About

Afzal Shama Soudagar is a highly skilled Software Engineer II at Google, specializing in mobile and deep learning technologies. He is currently working on GPay, Google's payments platform, which is used by over 70 million users and manages billions of dollars in monthly transactions. Prior to joining Google, Afzal worked as a Senior Software Engineer at Samsung, where he focused on input method intelligence and advanced technology labs. He developed a multi-modal input gallery search, as well as a Resnet-like deep learning model for on-device sketch recognition and an LSTM-based model for handwriting recognition. He also worked on auto-correction and continuous input (swipe) for the Samsung keyboard, utilizing a BiLSTM-based spell checker and a neuro-spatial model combined with dynamic time warping for swipe. Afzal has a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, and also studied at the Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Toulouse in France. He has a strong educational background in computer science and has honed his skills through his extensive work experience. Afzal's technical skills include software engineering, mobile development, deep learning, and search technologies. He has over 5 years of relevant experience in the field and has proven himself to be a valuable asset to any team he works with. His passion for technology and his commitment to excellence make him a standout software engineer in his field.