About

Amit Roy Choudhury is a highly skilled Software Engineer with over 5 years of relevant experience in the industry. Currently, he is working with Facebook as a Software Engineer, where he is responsible for developing and maintaining software applications for the platform. His expertise in the field of Machine Learning and Research Science has helped him excel in his role. Prior to his current position, Amit has worked with Planet as an Intern, Machine Learning, where he was involved in the Imagery Analytics team. He worked on a project related to buildings and roads segmentation, where he provided model performance improvements by adding post-processing techniques, custom loss functions, and architectural modifications to existing deep learning models for segmentation of satellite imagery. His work at Planet has helped him gain valuable insights into the field of Machine Learning. Before joining Planet, Amit worked as a Graduate Student Researcher at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Here, he was responsible for designing and implementing the machine learning pipeline, which analyzed time-series sensor data collected from wearables to identify if a person has consumed their medications. His work at the university has helped him gain a deep understanding of the field of Research Science. Amit holds a Master of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Massachusetts and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering from DTU. His education has equipped him with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in his career. Amit's technical skillset includes Software Engineering, Machine Learning, and Research Science. He is a highly motivated individual with a passion for learning and staying up-to-date with the latest technological advancements in his field. His exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to work well in a team make him a valuable asset to any organization.