Adil Khan
Software Engineer
About Adil
From Biopsychology to engineering🧠➡️💻
A journey I wouldn't have envisioned when I first started college but a journey I would go through again. I initially started on the premed route majoring in Biopsychology due to my interest in psychology and biology. I graduated from UC Santa Barbara in 2019, and right before graduation I took a class called brain cell analysis where we used python / matlab to analyze serotonergic neurons which exposed me to the world of engineering and I dove in head first, taking courses online and honing my skills overtime. Since then, I’ve had the privilege of working at companies like Google, Facebook, Stealthtest.io, and now Calico Life Sciences.
At Calico, I focus on frontend development, building Micro-Frontend (MFE) infrastructure and developing data-intensive applications with a strong emphasis on performance and speed. While my day-to-day leans toward the frontend, I still enjoy tackling backend tickets using Python and FastAPI whenever I can. Having worked in full-stack roles before, I’m comfortable navigating backend systems too.
I’m passionate about creating applications that are fast, resilient, and scalable. I’m always looking to push myself to the next level—whether that means improving my craft, learning something new, or just solving harder problems.
Outside of work
I love working out 🏋️♂️, playing basketball (Go Lakers!), and challenging myself in a game of chess ♟️.
I sometimes read for fun when I have time—nothing beats a good book 📚.
My most-searched phrase on Google? "X effect on Y NCBI".
Let’s connect! I’m always up for a conversation about tech, learning, and expanding my horizons.
Experience

Calico Life Sciences · Contract
- Software EngineerAug 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 3 mosSan Francisco Bay Area · HybridCurrent
- Led the development of the Calico Aging Proteome Encyclopedia, architecting a scalable platform using Vite.js and Python with GCP for backend services, driving significant advancements in scientific research. - Designed and maintained a reusable component library powered by TailwindCSS, reducing development time by 70%. - Developed high-performance data visualization UIs with Plotly.js and React Query, reducing UI load times and improving researcher productivity. - Implemented a multi-layered, role-based access control system for secure collaboration with external universities and companies.

- Software EngineerApr 2022 - Jan 2023 · 10 mos
Developed scalable UI components utilizing React.js, Next.js, SSR and TailwindCss. Refactored REST APIs into GraphQL, boosting data retrieval speeds by 30%. Enhanced app performance through server-side rendering and SWR caching, reducing load times by 40%. Achieved over 95% code coverage with Jest, maintaining robust and reliable systems throughout major feature releases. Key Achievements: Played a key role in the technical integration that facilitated a successful acquisition. Significantly improved application performance and scalability.

- Full Stack DeveloperOct 2021 - Apr 2022 · 7 mosMenlo Park, California, United States
Led Feature Development: Developed multiple user-facing full-stack features, including ad campaign banners and configuration tools, enhancing user engagement and platform functionality. Optimized Ad Campaign Processes: Implemented FlexReview for ad campaigns exceeding $100k spend, cutting approval times by 90%. Developed Automation Tools: Created a Facebook group bot using TypeScript and PHP, reducing irrelevant questions by 99% and boosting on-call engineer productivity. Ensured Code Quality: Maintained high code quality and safety by writing comprehensive unit tests using Jest. Key Achievements: Successfully reduced critical process times, leading to enhanced operational efficiency. Developed tools that significantly improved user and engineer experience

- Application DeveloperApr 2021 - Oct 2021 · 7 mosSan Francisco Bay Area
Automated Workflow Solutions: Developed automated workflow solutions using JavaScript and Google internal tools, reducing manual processing time by 25%. Optimized Database Performance: Enhanced complex database queries with GoogleSQL, improving data organization and retrieval efficiency. Designed User Interfaces: Crafted intuitive user interfaces for workflow applications, enhancing usability and user satisfaction.

- Software EngineerJul 2020 - Nov 2020 · 5 mosPleasanton, California, United States
Developed Responsive Web Pages: Implemented responsive web pages using React and Material-UI, enhancing mobile user experience. Enhanced State Management: Improved application maintainability and scalability by enhancing state management with React Context API. Boosted Performance: Increased page load times by implementing component-level code splitting, resulting in substantial performance gains. Key Achievements: Delivered high-quality frontend solutions that improved user experience and application performance. Gained valuable experience in modern frontend technologies and best practices.
Education
- UC Santa BarbaraBachelor's degree, Biopsychology
- Ohlone CollegeHigh School, Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Activities and societies: Associated Student government (Senator) American Medical Student Association (Vice President) Third World Relief (Cofounder and Vice President) Biology Club.
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