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Adel El-Atawy, PhD, is a seasoned software engineer with extensive experience in both industry and academia. Currently employed at Meta since May 2022, Adel previously held engineering positions at Amazon and Google, where significant contributions included leadership roles in Google Logs Infrastructure and Postini GMS. As a cofounder of eSpace, active since 2000, Adel integrates entrepreneurial insights with technical expertise. Academic contributions as an associate lecturer at Alexandria University and lecturer at DePaul University demonstrate a commitment to education, covering topics such as network programming and security. Adel holds a PhD in Computer Science from DePaul University and has earned both an MSc and a BSc in Computer Science from Alexandria University, showcasing a strong educational foundation in the field.
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Meta’s mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. Formerly known as Facebook, Meta is now the parent company of Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger, and Reality Labs. Billions of users around the world use Meta apps and products to connect with others, find communities, and grow businesses. Facebook was founded in 2004, initially as a community for colleges and universities. It has since grown into a global platform with features including the News Feed, Stories, Groups, Watch, Marketplace, Reels, Dating, all aimed at helping people share life's moments and discuss what's happening, nurture and build relationships, discover and connect to interests, and create economic opportunity. Instagram was acquired by Facebook in 2012. Instagram Feed, Stories, Reels, Video, Live, Shops, and messaging are places where people and creators can express themselves and push culture forward through photos, video, and private messaging, and connect with and shop from their favorite businesses. Meta has two messaging apps: Messenger and WhatApp. Messenger allows chat, audio and video calls, and Rooms, while WhatsApp is best known as a secure messaging application facilitating private communication. More recently, Meta has moved into the augmented virtual reality space with Reality Labs. Meta Quest lets people defydistance with cutting-edge VR hardware, software, and content. Facebook Portal video calling devices help friends and families stay connected andshare the moments that matter in meaningful ways.