Preksha Shah - Head of Engineering

Preksha Shah

Head of Engineering

Hello! I’m Preksha Shah — a curious mind turned developer turned technical leader. Over the past 6+ years, I’ve gone from writing my first lines of JavaScript and PHP to guiding cross-functional teams through complex software challenges and AI-powered innovations. My work bridges intuitive design, deep tech, and smart automation using React, Next.js, Laravel, and modern ML frameworks.

My journey into AI started with a simple fascination: how can machines learn, and how can we teach them better? That spark turned into a commitment. Today, I specialize in generative AI, NLP, and prompt engineering — applying models like OpenAI,Gemini,Hugging Face, and a variety of other LLM frameworks to build meaningful, intelligent experiences that feel effortless for users.

Along the way, I’ve embraced more than just code. I’ve stepped into roles that required vision, empathy, and resilience — leading agile teams, mentoring junior developers, and translating business needs into scalable architecture. As a project manager at heart, I’ve juggled timelines, priorities, and people, always striving to deliver with clarity and accountability.

Change has been my constant. Whether adapting to new tech stacks like MERN/MEAN, diving deep into AI/ML tooling, or learning the nuances of product thinking, I thrive in motion. Tools like Jira, Trello, and Notion aren’t just task boards — they’re canvases for orchestrating momentum.

My technical toolkit spans full-stack development — building clean frontends with React/Next.js, powering backends with Node.js, Laravel,Python,CodeIgniter, and PHP, and managing data efficiently using MySQL, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL. But I believe the real magic happens when human insight meets technical precision. That’s where I lead best — architecting systems, solving high-stakes problems, and nurturing people along the way.

I’m a lifelong learner, always exploring what’s next — whether it’s the evolution of AI ethics, the future of LLMs, or how to better mentor a growing team. I enjoy taking on new tools, unfamiliar problems, and complex challenges — they stretch me, and I welcome the growth that comes with them."

Signing up on our website is completely free! If you encounter any issues with profile or notice something unusual, please don't hesitate to report it to us. We're here to help ensure a smooth and secure experience.
Upcoming events in Ahmedabad
Feb
19
Thu
Ahmedabad Design Meetup
GVFL Ahmedabad
6:30pm — 08:30pm
Feb
21
Sat
Ahmedabad Startup Meetup
iHub Gujarat
6:00pm — 08:00pm
Feb
26
Thu
eChai Startup Demo Day in Ahmedabad: February Edition
GVFL Ahmedabad
6:30pm — 08:30pm
More stories on eChai

The eChai Effect - In Their Words

"eChai has been a game changer in my journey. It connected me with real people, real support and real opportunities. From building HMMBiz to launching Mindalcove, eChai has played a key role at every step. Grateful to be part of a community that truly believes in growing together."
Hardik Manwani - CTO, Mind Alcove
Hardik Manwani
CTO, Mind Alcove
"eChai has played a truly pivotal role in HummingBird’s journey — even before Day Zero. From ideation to establishment and into growth, it’s been a constant source of support. It connected me with incredible people who’ve become more than just friends. One of the biggest reasons I chose to stay in Ahmedabad is because of the eChai community. It has shaped my growth — both personally and professionally — in ways that are hard to articulate. Honestly, words fall short when I try to express what eChai means to me. I’m deeply thankful and forever grateful to eChai for being such an integral part of my journey."
Harsha Bhurani - Founder, HummingBird Consulting Group
Harsha Bhurani
Founder, HummingBird Consulting Group
"eChai is playing biggest role in my personal and professional life together. Its a community where i meet like minded people to share idea and learn from their idea. Even while playing cricket i learn something and i implement something new from that learning. Its my entry point for building network in different countries where my base is not established yet. Personally my only fun activity day in a week is eChai cricket and social."
yash shah - Chairman, ES Group of Companies
yash shah
Chairman, ES Group of Companies

eChai Partner Brands

eChai Ventures partners with select brands as their growth partner - working together to explore new ideas, open doors, and build momentum across the startup ecosystem.