Simrun Buttar
About Simrun Buttar
Simrun Buttar is a Software Engineer 2 currently working at Finni Health. She has a background in computer science and business, with experience in various roles including research, project management, and outreach within the engineering community.
Current Role at Finni Health
Simrun Buttar currently serves as a Software Engineer 2 at Finni Health, a company that is part of Y Combinator's Winter 2023 batch. She has been in this role since 2024, contributing her expertise in software development to the organization.
Previous Experience in Engineering and Technology
Simrun Buttar has a diverse background in engineering and technology. She worked at VMware as a Software Engineer from 2021 to 2024, where she advanced her skills in software development. Prior to that, she interned at Microsoft in two different roles: as an Explore Intern in 2019 and as a Software Engineer Intern in 2020. Additionally, she was involved in various projects at the University of Michigan, including her role as a Miniature Tether Electrodynamics Experiment Research Team Member.
Involvement with Society of Women Engineers
Simrun Buttar has held multiple leadership positions within the Society of Women Engineers (SWE). She served as the Global Engagement Officer from 2018 to 2019, and later as the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, she was the Outreach Director and participated in the Outreach Officer - Alternate Spring Break role, demonstrating her commitment to promoting diversity and engagement in engineering.
Educational Background in Computer Science and Business
Simrun Buttar graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science Engineering and a minor in Business. Her studies spanned from 2017 to 2021, during which she developed a strong foundation in both technical and business disciplines, enhancing her multidisciplinary approach to software development.
Early Career and Leadership Roles
Before her extensive work in engineering, Simrun Buttar gained early experience as an intern at Miss CEO during the Summer Leadership Academy at Stanford University from 2014 to 2015. She also held a leadership position as President of Kappa Theta Pi, a professional technology fraternity, from 2020 to 2021, where she contributed to fostering a community for technology enthusiasts.