About
Zakaria
Kortam
Candidate for Congress. Lifelong Californian. Software engineer. Fighting for America's future.
Born and raised in the heart of Silicon Valley.
I grew up in Mountain View and San Jose, attending California public schools my entire life. I know the challenges facing our state because I've lived them.
As a software engineer, I build AI systems and solve complex problems. I bring that same analytical mindset to policy—logical solutions based on data, not ideology.
I'm running for Congress because America needs leaders who prioritize citizens over special interests, who work across party lines, and who bring unity instead of division.
We need leaders who are loyal to their constituents—not to special interests, not to party politics, but to the people they serve.
Background
Experience
2022 — Present
Software Engineer
Building AI-powered enterprise software. Founded and scaled a technology startup. Deep expertise in machine learning and cloud systems.
2020 — Present
Education
B.S. Electrical Engineering with Machine Learning at UC San Diego. Previously graduated Magna Cum Laude with triple major in Computer Science, Mathematics, and Physics.
2006
California Roots
Born in Mountain View, raised in San Jose. Attended California public schools from elementary through community college. A proud Californian committed to serving this state and this country.
Principles
What I Stand For
America First
American citizens and American interests must always come first.
Fiscal Responsibility
Logical budgeting. End wasteful spending. Accountability in government.
Bipartisan Unity
Commonsense solutions that unite Americans, not divide them.
End Corruption
Loyal to constituents, not special interests. Full transparency.
Let's build a better future.
Join the campaign and help bring commonsense solutions to Congress.