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Wenlin Chen is a seasoned professional in the field of machine learning and engineering. Currently serving as the Director of Engineering at Meta since December 2017, Wenlin supports the ML modeling team within the core ads ranking organization, focusing on innovative technologies that foster connections between people and businesses. Previous roles include Research Scientist at Facebook (March 2016 - December 2017), where work centered on machine learning, and Research Assistant at Washington University in St. Louis (September 2011 - March 2016), with research interests in large-scale machine learning and numerous publications at top-tier conferences. Wenlin also gained experience through internships at Facebook, Google, and Microsoft, contributing to projects involving deep learning, recommender systems, and Internet advertising. Wenlin holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Science and Technology of China and a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Washington University in St. Louis.
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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.