Akash Rastogi

Akash Rastogi is a seasoned professional in the fields of machine learning and data science, currently serving as a Senior Software Engineer in the Creative Ads Ranking Team at Meta since February 2024. Akash has held various roles, including Senior Machine Learning Engineer and Data Science Manager at AppZen from January 2022 to January 2024, where leadership in machine learning initiatives and the development of deep learning models for data extraction were key responsibilities. Previous experience includes working as a Data Scientist at AppZen, an Analyst and Data Scientist at Fractal Analytics, and a Machine Learning Engineer at Ushr, Inc. Akash’s academic credentials feature a Master of Science in Applied Statistics from the University of Michigan and a combined B.Tech-M.Tech in Chemical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur. Internships at Reliance, DARPA’s D3M Team, and the Entrepreneurship Cell at IIT Kanpur also contribute to a well-rounded professional background.