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Siva Visakan Sooriyan is a highly accomplished Director of Engineering at LinkedIn with over 12 years of relevant experience. He has a Master of Science degree in Information Technology from Carnegie Mellon University and a BE in Computer Science from PSG College of Technology. As Director of Engineering at LinkedIn, Siva is responsible for overseeing the development of the company's engineering projects. He is a tech expert with a strong background in AI and Ruby. He has led multiple teams in the development of innovative products and features that have contributed to the success of LinkedIn. Prior to his current role, Siva worked as a Senior Engineering Manager at LinkedIn where he led the Video, Stories, Live Video, and Images engineering team at the NYC R&D Office. He was also responsible for modernizing the Messenger experience for LinkedIn Members, overseeing major revamps, and launching new features such as real-time messaging (RTMP), Active Status, and AI-powered smart reply suggestions. Siva has filed two patents for his work at LinkedIn, which demonstrate his innovative thinking and problem-solving skills. He is a seasoned engineering leader and has a proven track record of delivering results. Overall, Siva is a highly skilled and experienced Director of Engineering with a passion for technology and innovation. He is dedicated to driving growth and success for LinkedIn through the development of cutting-edge products and features.