About

Souvik Ray is a highly experienced Software Engineering Manager at LinkedIn, with over 14 years of relevant experience in the industry. In his current role, he serves as the Software Engineering Manager for Trust and Safety, overseeing a team of professionals and ensuring the company's safety protocols are up to par. Prior to his current position, Souvik worked as a Staff Software Engineer for LinkedIn's Trust and Safety division, where he was responsible for leading the technical development of the Content Classification Platform. He also architected the media classification platform for LinkedIn, improved the malware/phishing detection system, and conceptualized and built the Rendertime Scanning system for downloadable media. Souvik also led research and response teams for content abuse and was instrumental in the development of the overall Media Reclassification Strategy. Before joining LinkedIn, Souvik worked as a Senior Software Engineer for Trust and Safety, where he was tasked with cleaning up junk and spam from LinkedIn's Wall. Souvik holds a Btech degree in Computer Science and Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Durgapur, where he graduated in 2009. He is well-versed in a variety of tech stacks, including Senior Software Engineer, Software Engineer, and Research Scientist. Overall, Souvik Ray is a highly skilled and experienced professional who has made significant contributions to LinkedIn's Trust and Safety division. His technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to excellence make him a valuable asset to any organization.