Anwar Shaikh

Software Engineer, ML at Meta

Anwar Shaikh is a seasoned software engineer specializing in machine learning and data science, currently working at Meta since June 2024. Prior to this role, Anwar served as a Senior Data Science Architect at Aktana from June 2018 to June 2024, contributing to the development of a Multi-Channel action recommendation engine and participating in a pivotal incubator project for a Multi-Channel Optimization platform. Anwar's earlier experience includes positions as a Lead Software Research Architect at Intelligent Systems Engineering at Indiana University, where state-of-the-art AI optimization algorithms were utilized, as well as an Associate Instructor at Indiana University Bloomington, teaching mathematical foundations for informatics. Initial career experiences include a Data Science internship at Littler Mendelson and roles at Persistent Systems, culminating in a Master of Science in Data Science and a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering.

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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.


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