Hamza Baccouche

Hamza Baccouche is a Data Scientist currently working at Instagram since April 2024, focusing on enhancing content originality within recommendation systems to support emerging creators. Previously, Hamza served as a Software Developer at the University of Michigan's School of Information, where development of an API utility led to a high-accuracy NLP classifier model used for monitoring user civility in collaboration with major social media platforms. The professional background also includes roles as a Staff Writer at SB Nation, providing coverage of the Detroit Lions, and participation in various internships that involved significant contributions to product data operations and technical solutions at organizations such as Meta and Ford Motor Company. Hamza holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Information from the University of Michigan, complemented by a minor in Computer Science.