Kay Ashaolu

Kay Ashaolu is a Continuing Lecturer at the UC Berkeley School of Information, where he teaches courses like Front-End Web Architecture and Back-End Web Architecture (2015–2025). Concurrently, he works as an Engineering Manager at Pinterest, with prior roles at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and Ancestry.

• Education: B.S.E. in Electrical Engineering (Computer Systems & Software concentration) from Princeton University (2007); M.I.M.S. from UC Berkeley School of Information (2013).

Kay’s research focuses on scalable software engineering education frameworks and the impact of AI on early-career engineers. He advocates for team-oriented peer learning and case-study methodologies inspired by MBA models to bridge academic instruction and industry demands. His work emphasizes equipping junior engineers to navigate AI-driven tools and dynamic professional environments.