Jacob Nazarenko

Jacob Nazarenko is a Software Engineer II at Microsoft, specializing in backend APIs for Microsoft Mesh, particularly focusing on Avatars and Immersive Meetings for Teams. With experience in various roles at Microsoft, including a Software Engineering Intern and prior positions in Mixed Reality and Azure Stack, Jacob has contributed to significant projects involving Azure Stack and Mesh Avatars. Previous internships at SPIN VFX and Quantopian involved pipeline development and software platform enhancements, respectively. Jacob's academic background includes an Honours Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Toronto, complemented by coursework at Boston University.