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Balachandar K. is a highly experienced technology leader currently serving as Principal Software Engineer and Director at Meta since June 2024, where responsibilities include leading platforms and revenue enablement for Ads and Monetization infrastructure involving over 500 engineers. Previously, Balachandar held a similar position at Google from May 2022 to April 2024, focusing on the Duet Generative AI platform for Google Cloud. Balachandar's career at Meta from October 2020 to March 2022 involved overseeing core ad events and privacy infrastructures. Initial roles at Google, spanning from June 2011 to September 2020, included senior positions managing data processing and real-time backend systems for Google Analytics. Early career experiences include R&D roles at Riverbed Technology and Starent Networks. Balachandar holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science from Georgia Institute of Technology and a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology from College of Engineering Guindy, Anna University.
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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.