Manas Talukdar
About Manas Talukdar
Manas Talukdar serves as the Director of Engineering at Labelbox and has extensive experience in engineering management, focusing on AI and machine learning platforms. He holds degrees in Electrical Engineering from Gauhati University and North Carolina State University, and has worked in various engineering roles across multiple companies since 2007.
Work at Labelbox
Manas Talukdar serves as the Director of Engineering at Labelbox, a role he has held since 2024. In this position, he focuses on building scalable AI and machine learning platforms, contributing to the company's mission of enhancing organizational growth. His experience in engineering management and software development supports the development of data-centric AI platforms and AI SaaS products.
Education and Expertise
Manas Talukdar holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering from Gauhati University, completed between 2000 and 2004. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from North Carolina State University from 2005 to 2007. Additionally, he earned a 5-year Diploma in Fine Arts and Crafts from Assam Fine Arts and Crafts Society from 1995 to 2000. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in engineering and technology.
Background
Manas Talukdar has a diverse professional background in engineering and academia. He began his career at OSIsoft, where he held various roles from 2007 to 2016, including Engineer, QA Engineer, Software Developer, and Senior Software Developer. He also worked at North Carolina State University as a Graduate Teaching Assistant and Graduate Research Assistant. His experience includes significant positions at C3 AI, where he served as Engineering Manager and Director of Engineering from 2020 to 2024.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Manas Talukdar has participated in various initiatives focused on machine learning model evaluation, fine-tuning, and experimentation. He has experience managing engineering teams across the US and EU, which enhances his ability to lead diverse teams. Additionally, he has trained in management methodologies at the UC Berkeley Center for Executive Education, further solidifying his leadership skills in engineering management.
Current Roles and Contributions
In addition to his role at Labelbox, Manas Talukdar is currently an Advisor at Guidepoint and a Startup Mentor at Alchemist Accelerator, both positions he began in 2024. He also serves as a Senior Fellow and member of the Advisory Board at AI 2030. His current roles reflect his commitment to supporting innovation and growth in the technology sector.