Samir Patel

Samir Patel is an experienced engineering executive with a robust background in technology leadership, having held prominent roles at LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Google, Innopath Software, Sun Microsystems, Roxio, Adaptec, Apple, and Opcode Systems. Currently serving as Vice President of Engineering at LinkedIn since March 2022, Samir previously contributed significantly to Instagram as Senior Director of Engineering, overseeing the growth of its user base and leading initiatives in trust, safety, and well-being. Samir's career includes pivotal positions such as Director of Engineering at Facebook and Google, where responsibilities encompassed integrity, security, and localization efforts. An accomplished leader, Samir holds a Master of Engineering in Computer Science and a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science and Mathematics from Cornell University, supplemented by executive education from Stanford Graduate School of Business.