Avinash Bukkittu is a software engineer with extensive experience in the tech industry, currently working at Facebook since July 2020. Prior to this role, Bukkittu worked at Petuum, Inc. as a Software Engineer in Machine Learning and held positions as a Course Assistant at Columbia University, providing support for algorithms and machine learning courses. Bukkittu has also gained experience as a research intern at Text IQ, developing AI systems, and as a Data Scientist/Developer at Rivigo, where traffic congestion analysis was a key focus. Earlier career highlights include a role at Adobe as a member of the technical staff, contributing to application server development, and serving as a Young Ambassador for DAAD, promoting educational opportunities in Germany. Academic credentials include a Master’s degree in Computer Science from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology from National Institute of Technology Karnataka.