About Parth Shah
Senior Software Engineer · Financial Educator · 10+ Year Tutoring Veteran
I'm a husband, a dad-to-be, and a Software Engineer with 7+ years of industry experience at Fortune 500 companies. I help everyday people learn to budget, invest, eliminate debt, and build real wealth — drawing on 8+ years of hands-on investing experience. What sets me apart: 10+ years of teaching complex subjects means I can actually explain financial concepts clearly, not just manage your money. You leave every session understanding your finances — not just following instructions.
Based in St. Augustine, FL — available in-person locally and remotely nationwide.
Our school system never taught us how to manage money — but life demands it every day. After 8+ years of personal investing and financial research, I built this service to give everyday people the knowledge that traditional advisors charge a fortune for.
Education
- B.S. Computer Science — University of California, San Diego (UCSD)
- Graduate Coursework — Georgia Institute of Technology
- A.S. Computer Science — Ohlone College
- Mathematics Certificates — Pure & Applied Mathematics, Ohlone College
Professional Experience
- Senior Software Engineer at Autodesk (Fortune 500) — backend, cloud architecture, AWS
- 7+ years in full-stack development and system design
- Technical hiring, onboarding, and mentoring of engineers and interns
- Connect on LinkedIn
Tutoring & Teaching
- Teaching since 2015 — middle school through working professionals, 10+ years
- 200+ sessions, 4.8 / 5 on Wyzant across 80+ reviews
- Embedded CS Tutor at Ohlone College — Introductory C++ (2015–16)
- Background check verified · Good Fit Guarantee
Volunteer & Mentorship
- Math Tutor — Ohlone College Summer Bridge Program (ongoing)
- Technical Mentor — CoderDojo (2014–2018), helping youth learn programming
- UCSD Mentor (2018–present) — supporting undergraduate CS students at UCSD CSE
Financial Education Philosophy
- Financial literacy accessible to everyone — first-time budgeters to active investors
- Hourly consultation — no portfolio percentages, no retainers, no conflicts of interest
- Explore Financial Education
Beyond the Desk — Aviation
- FAA Private Pilot Certificate — Single Engine Land (issued June 2023)
- FAA Instrument Rating — Single Engine Land (issued January 2026)
- The same precision, systems thinking, and composure under pressure that good engineering and teaching demand
How I Work
We Start With a Conversation
We use the first free session to understand your goals and whether I'm the right fit — no pressure, no commitment.
Empower, Don't Depend
Every session is designed to build your understanding — you leave more capable and confident, not more dependent on me.
Big Picture First, Then We Build It
I connect the "why" to the "how" — using real examples and visual breakdowns — then step back and let you work through it. That is where lasting understanding is built.
Honest & Transparent
If something falls outside my expertise, I say so — then I research it or connect you with someone better positioned to help.
Always Learning
I am not afraid to say "I don't know yet" — you will always get a well-researched answer, never a confident guess.