Omkaar Shenoy

Omkaar Shenoy

Born	3 October 2002 Kerala, India
Nationality	British
Alma mater	Arizona State University (B.S., Computer Science, 2025)
Occupation	Software engineer
Employer	Aramark (2025–present)
Known for	Technology–media integration, user-centric software solutions
Website	omkaarshenoy.com

Omkaar Shenoy (pronounciation: [/ˈoʊm.kɑːr ʃəˈnɔɪ/]; born 3 October 2002) is an Indian software engineer known for his work at the intersection of technology and media, with a focus on developing scalable and user-centric software solutions. Shenoy is currently employed as a Data Engineer at Aramark, a global leader in food services and hospitality. He is a graduate of Arizona State University (ASU), where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and a minor in Media Arts and Sciences. Throughout his academic and professional journey, Shenoy has distinguished himself by combining technical skill with a creative approach to digital communication, automation, and community-driven technology initiatives.

Early Life and Education

Omkaar Shenoy was born in Ascot, United Kingdom on 3 October 2002. He was brought up in Kerala, India, where he spent his early years before moving to the United States for higher education. In 2021, Shenoy began his studies at Arizona State University, majoring in Computer Science with a minor in Media Arts and Sciences. At ASU, he maintained a 4.0 GPA and graduated in 2025. During his undergraduate years, Shenoy became deeply involved in the university’s vibrant interdisciplinary tech and media community. He took on leadership roles, such as Director of Hacker Experience at Arizona’s largest student-run hackathon, sunhacks, where he managed logistics, sponsor relations, and team operations. Shenoy was also an undergraduate teaching assistant and a grader in the Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS) program, supporting hundreds of students in project-based coursework. His academic experiences shaped his philosophy of blending technical excellence with user-focused design and social impact.

Career

After graduating from ASU, Shenoy began his professional career at Aramark in Philadelphia, joining the company as a Data Engineer in June 2025. In this role, he designs cloud-native data pipelines using Python and Java and optimizes SQL on Azure to deliver scalable business intelligence solutions. Shenoy’s work involves building ETL systems, automating data validation, and developing dashboards to provide actionable analytics for Aramark’s food service and campus dining operations. His focus on automation and scalability helps streamline inventory monitoring and improves operational efficiency across multiple locations. Shenoy’s journey with Aramark began earlier, as he was a member of the company’s Council of Student Advisors for two years—a position that allowed him to provide insights on campus dining from a student perspective, and later facilitated his transition into a full-time engineering role.

Internships and Early Experience

National Public Radio

Shenoy’s first major professional experience was at National Public Radio (NPR), where he served as a Software Developer Intern in Washington, D.C., during the summer of 2022. At NPR, Shenoy was part of a team responsible for delivering innovative digital experiences to millions of users. He played a central role in launching iOS Smart Banners on all npr.org pages—a feature built with PHP that resulted in a 10% increase in usage of the NPR One app by leveraging the network’s monthly audience of over 50 million. Shenoy further improved the company’s web presence by developing and launching a new product page for the NPR One app using HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript. His work focused on optimizing both SEO and user experience through dynamic and responsive design. Shenoy became adept at modern development tools, including Git, Jira, Docker, and Kubernetes, ensuring efficient collaboration and robust testing across various quality assurance environments. His time at NPR was marked by close collaboration with journalists, editors, and designers, providing him with unique insight into the relationship between technology and public service media.

WebstaurantStore

From May 2024 to May 2025, Shenoy was a Junior Software Engineer specializing in Quality Assurance Automation at WebstaurantStore, one of the world’s largest online restaurant supply companies. This year-long position was transformative, offering Shenoy a deep dive into large-scale e-commerce technology and the rigorous demands of software quality assurance. Shenoy developed complex automation scripts in Java that reduced manual testing time by 40%, which allowed his team to focus on higher-priority tasks and greatly improved workflow efficiency. One of his most impactful contributions was integrating Selenium Grid into the company’s in-house automation framework, facilitating parallel test execution and reducing test cycle time by 50%. This created a more scalable and robust testing infrastructure, able to meet the rapid development pace of the e-commerce business. Shenoy’s work also included writing advanced SQL queries to analyze production data, a practice that led to a 30% reduction in post-release defects by helping the team identify critical bugs before deployment. A major highlight of his internship was leading the automation of end-to-end testing for essential platform features, using tools such as Selenium and JUnit to simulate real user behavior across multiple browsers and devices. The internship was not just about technical achievement; Shenoy also credits the collaborative culture at WebstaurantStore for helping him refine his communication and teamwork skills, learn from experienced mentors, and embrace a philosophy of continuous improvement.

Arizona State University Media Relations

Between November 2023 and May 2025, Shenoy held the position of Digital Systems Specialist within the ASU Office of Media Relations and Strategic Communications at Arizona State University. This on-campus role placed him at the core of ASU’s public messaging and digital outreach, supporting campaigns for one of the largest and most visible universities in the United States. Shenoy’s work was highly technical and organizational—he automated workflows with JavaScript in Airtable, resulting in a 40% reduction in manual effort and a 30% acceleration in content delivery across more than five university departments. He was also instrumental in managing the university’s Drupal-based newsroom website, collaborating with both web developers and content strategists to ensure that press releases, media kits, and news updates were always accurate and engaging. Shenoy’s dual fluency in digital strategy and software enabled him to bridge the gap between content creation and technical implementation, allowing ASU’s media operations to become more streamlined and responsive. The fast-paced and high-stakes environment helped him develop strong project management and organizational skills, as well as an ability to communicate clearly and juggle competing deadlines. The tangible outcomes of his work were evident in improved digital communications and broader media coverage for the university.

Projects and Initiatives

Throughout his academic and professional journey, Shenoy has consistently led and contributed to projects that address real-world challenges using innovative technology. One of his most ambitious personal projects is MedHarbor, a universal medical record database built using React, Express.js, and MongoDB. The platform is designed to provide secure, scalable, and responsive data solutions, enhancing collaboration between patients and physicians. Shenoy also built SuperTutor, an interactive LaTeX-based educational tool with accessibility features such as text-to-speech and customizable interfaces, integrating the OpenAI API to improve community-driven educational resources. SuperTutor won top honors at an ASU club hackathon in October 2024. As a contributor to the open-source project HackKit, Shenoy developed a points system for hackathons using Next.js and PostgreSQL, boosting engagement and improving response times for hackathons across the United States.

Leadership and Community Engagement

Shenoy has demonstrated a deep commitment to leadership and service through his involvement with sunhacks, where he led the logistics and team operations of Arizona’s largest student-run hackathon, dramatically increasing participant engagement and sponsor involvement. As an undergraduate teaching assistant for ASU’s EPICS program, Shenoy supported hundreds of students, delivering lectures, grading assignments, and providing personalized guidance on engineering projects with a community focus. He also managed intramural sports as the Sports Programs Coordinator at the Sun Devil Fitness Complex, helping promote wellness and build community among ASU students.

Recognition

Omkaar Shenoy’s accomplishments have been acknowledged in both university and external publications. He was featured in ASU News for securing employment at Aramark prior to graduation, highlighting the university’s support for career development. New India Abroad profiled his work streamlining operations at ASU’s Office of Media Relations and recognized his broader contributions to the ASU student body and tech community. His pathway from student leadership to a professional engineering role has been showcased by Aramark Collegiate Hospitality as a model of career progression.