About

Shankar Swamy is a highly experienced Principal Engineer with over 11 years of experience in the tech industry. Currently, he is working at LinkedIn, where he is responsible for leading the development of cutting-edge technologies and projects. His expertise lies in Information Retrieval, Machine Learning, Software Engineering, and Web Development. Before joining LinkedIn, Shankar worked as a Principal Engineer at Walmart, where he focused mainly on machine learning and information retrieval. He was responsible for designing and developing algorithms and models that improved the accuracy and relevance of search results, recommendations, and personalization. Prior to that, he worked as a Software Engineer at Google, where he was part of the tooling team that developed and maintained internal tools and systems for software development. Shankar holds a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur. During his studies, he gained a strong foundation in computer science and developed a keen interest in information retrieval and machine learning. He has since built a successful career in these fields and has become an expert in his field. In addition to his technical skills, Shankar is an excellent communicator and team leader. He has a proven track record of successfully leading and managing teams of engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects on time and within budget. Overall, Shankar is a highly skilled and experienced Principal Engineer with a passion for developing innovative technologies that solve complex problems. He is a valuable asset to any team and can contribute his expertise in information retrieval, machine learning, software engineering, and web development to drive success and growth.