Parth Shah
Full Background

About Parth Shah

Senior Software Engineer · Financial Educator · 10+ Year Tutoring Veteran

AWS Certified Developer 4.8 ★ on Wyzant ✈️ FAA Private Pilot 🛩️ Instrument Rating

I'm a husband, a dad-to-be ❤️, and a Software Engineer with 7+ years of industry experience at Fortune 500 companies. I currently consult clients across a combined portfolio of over $1M in assets — helping everyday people budget, invest, eliminate debt, and build real wealth. 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.

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Why I Do This

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.

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Education

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Professional Experience

  • Senior Software Engineer at Autodesk ↗ (Fortune 500) — backend engineering, cloud architecture, and AWS infrastructure
  • 7+ years of experience in full-stack development, system design, and software best practices across multiple companies in the SF Bay Area and beyond
  • Involved in technical hiring, onboarding, and mentoring of new engineers and interns at the enterprise level
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Tutoring & Teaching

  • Tutoring students from middle school through working professionals since 2015 — 10+ years of teaching experience
  • 200+ sessions with a 4.8 / 5 rating on Wyzant ↗ across 80+ verified reviews
  • Embedded CS Tutor at Ohlone College ↗ for Introductory C++ (Fall 2015, Spring 2016); previously served as a math tutor at the same institution
  • Subjects covered: all levels of mathematics, chemistry, C++, Java, Python, SQL, Docker, and software engineering practices
  • Specializes in technical interview preparation — including coding challenges and behavioral interviews — for CS students and career changers
  • Background check verified · Good Fit Guarantee ↗
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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 ↗
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Financial Education Philosophy

  • Committed to making financial literacy accessible to everyone — from first-time budgeters to active investors
  • Straightforward hourly consultation model — no portfolio percentages, no retainers, no conflicts of interest
  • Currently consulting clients across a combined portfolio of over $1 million in assets
  • Topics covered: budgeting, debt elimination, investing fundamentals, home buying, portfolio strategy, credit optimization, and long-term wealth building
  • Explore Financial Education →
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Beyond the Desk — Aviation

  • FAA Private Pilot Certificate — Single Engine Land (issued June 2023)
  • FAA Instrument Rating — Single Engine Land (issued January 2026)
  • Aviation demands the same precision, systems thinking, and composure under pressure that defines great engineering and effective teaching
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✈️ FAA Private Pilot 🛩️ Instrument Rating
My Approach

How I Work

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🤝 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.

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🎯 Empower, Don't Depend

Every session is designed to build your understanding — you leave more capable and confident, not more dependent on me.

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🧩 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.

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🔍 Honest & Transparent

If something falls outside my expertise, I say so — then I research it or connect you with someone better positioned to help.

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📖 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.

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