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Ajay Thampi is a highly experienced professional in the field of data science and machine learning, currently serving as a Senior Research Scientist at Meta since April 2020, focusing on modern recommendation systems for Facebook and Instagram. Previously, Ajay held positions at Microsoft as a Lead Data Scientist, at Tractable as a Senior Data Scientist leading data science efforts, and at OpenSignal as a Data Scientist. Ajay has also contributed to academic advancements as a Visiting Scholar at the Institute of Network Coding, and has research experience from a student researcher role at Nokia Siemens Networks. Early career included roles at Agilent Technologies as an R&D Engineer, where Ajay led the development of a solution for 4G LTE networks, and as a Software Engineer intern at TuVox Inc. Ajay holds a BEng in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the National University of Singapore, a degree in Entrepreneurship and Artificial Intelligence from Stanford University, and a PhD in Signal Processing and Wireless Communications from the University of Bristol.
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Meta’s mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. Formerly known as Facebook, Meta is now the parent company of Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger, and Reality Labs. Billions of users around the world use Meta apps and products to connect with others, find communities, and grow businesses. Facebook was founded in 2004, initially as a community for colleges and universities. It has since grown into a global platform with features including the News Feed, Stories, Groups, Watch, Marketplace, Reels, Dating, all aimed at helping people share life's moments and discuss what's happening, nurture and build relationships, discover and connect to interests, and create economic opportunity. Instagram was acquired by Facebook in 2012. Instagram Feed, Stories, Reels, Video, Live, Shops, and messaging are places where people and creators can express themselves and push culture forward through photos, video, and private messaging, and connect with and shop from their favorite businesses. Meta has two messaging apps: Messenger and WhatApp. Messenger allows chat, audio and video calls, and Rooms, while WhatsApp is best known as a secure messaging application facilitating private communication. More recently, Meta has moved into the augmented virtual reality space with Reality Labs. Meta Quest lets people defydistance with cutting-edge VR hardware, software, and content. Facebook Portal video calling devices help friends and families stay connected andshare the moments that matter in meaningful ways.