Pinkesh Patel

Pinkesh Patel is an experienced data science professional with a comprehensive background in leading teams and product management. Starting as a Student Tutor at Drexel University, Pinkesh progressed through various roles, including Data Scientist positions at Facebook, Instagram, and Airbnb, and served as a Postdoctoral Scholar at Stanford University. Pinkesh's experience includes significant roles as a Data Scientist and Co-Founder at Tidbit, as well as a Group Product Manager at Google, focusing on the API business of Google Maps Platform. Currently, Pinkesh holds the position of Director of Data Science at Meta, leading a team of 20 and overseeing projects related to growth for Instagram. Pinkesh also recently served as Principal Product Manager at Luminary Cloud, enhancing computer-aided engineering and design. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Physics from Drexel University and a Ph.D. in Physics from the California Institute of Technology.