Shelby Vanhooser
About Shelby Vanhooser
Shelby Vanhooser is a Software Engineer currently serving as Entrepreneur in Residence at the University of Oklahoma's Price College of Business and as Founder of Computer Science Interview Prep (CSIP) since 2023. With a background that includes roles at Palantir Technologies and Candid Health, Vanhooser has extensive experience in software engineering and entrepreneurship.
Current Role at Candid Health
Shelby Vanhooser serves as a Software Engineer at Candid Health, a position held since 2022. In this role, Vanhooser contributes to the development of software solutions aimed at improving healthcare accessibility and efficiency. The focus is on leveraging technology to enhance user experiences and streamline processes within the healthcare sector.
Work at University of Oklahoma
Vanhooser has multiple roles at the University of Oklahoma. Since 2023, she has been the Entrepreneur in Residence at the Price College of Business, where she supports entrepreneurial initiatives. Additionally, she is a member of the Board of Advisors for the Entrepreneurship Committee, serving as Chair since 2023. Previously, she was an Advisory Board Member from 2021 to 2023.
Founding Computer Science Interview Prep
In 2023, Shelby Vanhooser founded Computer Science Interview Prep (CSIP) at the University of Oklahoma. This initiative aims to prepare students for technical interviews, providing resources and guidance to enhance their skills in computer science and related fields.
Previous Experience at Palantir Technologies
Prior to her current roles, Vanhooser worked at Palantir Technologies as a Forward Deployed Engineer from 2017 to 2022. In this capacity, she was involved in deploying software solutions for clients, focusing on data integration and analysis. She also interned at Palantir in 2016 as a Forward Deployed Engineer Intern.
Educational Background
Shelby Vanhooser earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering with a focus on Entrepreneurship from the University of Oklahoma, studying from 2012 to 2016. She also completed her high school education at the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics, where she studied Computer Science from 2010 to 2012.