About

Ankit Sardesai is a highly skilled software engineer with expertise in JavaScript, React, and web accessibility. He is currently working as a Front End Engineer at Meta, where he is a part of the Web Core team in the React Org. Ankit is responsible for building the platform that powers web products used by billions of people, with a strong focus on accessibility, performance, stability, and developer experience. Ankit has played a key role in the 2020 Facebook.com redesign, creating and improving hundreds of reusable components used by dozens of product teams. He is an advocate for inclusion and accessibility, and his work at Meta reflects his commitment to building web platforms that are accessible to all. Prior to joining Meta, Ankit worked as a Front End Engineering Intern at Facebook, where he was a part of the Accessibility team. He has also worked as an Architect at Pianoshelf. Ankit holds a Bachelor of Computer Science (BCS) degree from the University of Waterloo, where he specialized in Software Engineering. He also holds an Ontario Secondary School Diploma from Rick Hansen Secondary School. Ankit's technical skills include Frontend development, web development, JavaScript, and software engineering. He has 5.79 years of relevant experience in the field. Ankit is a highly motivated and skilled engineer who is passionate about building accessible and inclusive web platforms that can be used by everyone.