Abhijit Suresh, PhD
About Abhijit Suresh, PhD
Abhijit Suresh, PhD, is a Machine Learning Engineer currently employed at Reddit, Inc. He has a diverse background in machine learning and data science, with experience at notable companies such as Google, Samsung Electronics, and CaliberMind.
Current Role at Reddit, Inc.
Abhijit Suresh serves as a Machine Learning Engineer at Reddit, Inc. since 2022. In this role, he utilizes a variety of tools including Apache Airflow, Kubernetes, Spinnaker, Drone (CI)/GitHub, Spark, Google Cloud Platform, Vertex AI, and Sagemaker. His responsibilities include leading projects from data aggregation and batch feature engineering to offline model evaluation and A/B testing.
Previous Experience in Machine Learning and Data Science
Abhijit Suresh has a diverse background in machine learning and data science. He worked as a Google Summer of Code intern at the MIT Media Lab in 2016 for four months. He also held positions as a Machine Learning Engineer Intern at Samsung Electronics in 2021 and as a Data Scientist Intern at CaliberMind in 2016. His experience includes developing a machine learning model that improved click-through rates for opt-out users.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Abhijit Suresh earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science from the University of Colorado Boulder, studying from 2016 to 2022. He also holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from the same institution, achieved between 2015 and 2017. His undergraduate education includes a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Computer Science from Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, completed from 2010 to 2014.
Research and Teaching Experience
During his academic career, Abhijit Suresh worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Colorado Boulder from 2017 to 2022. He also served as a Graduate Part-Time Instructor and a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the same university. His teaching and research roles contributed to his expertise in machine learning and cognitive science.
Volunteer Work and Personal Interests
In his personal time, Abhijit Suresh engages in volunteer work and practices meditation. He is guided by a philosophy focused on improving the lives of others. This commitment to personal development and community engagement complements his professional pursuits in technology and machine learning.