Ivan Medvedev is a seasoned technology professional with extensive experience in engineering and machine learning. Currently serving as a Senior Staff Engineer at Whatnot since March 2023, Ivan focuses on discovery for livestream shopping. Prior to this role, Ivan spent nearly eight years at Instagram as a Senior Staff ML Engineer, where the primary responsibilities included leading machine learning initiatives for recommender systems such as IG Explore and Reels. Ivan's career also includes a tenure as a Software Engineer at Facebook and as a Quantitative Analyst at Systematic Alpha Management, LLC, specializing in statistical arbitrage and the development of trading strategies. Academically, Ivan obtained a PhD in Control Theory and a Specialist degree in Applied Mathematics from Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU).
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