Shafik Q.
About Shafik Q.
Shafik Q. is a Senior Android/Machine Learning Games Engineer currently at The New York Times, with a strong background in mobile and data engineering. He has held various positions in notable organizations, including Business Insider and the National Basketball Association, and has a master's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering with a focus on statistical signal processing and AI.
Current Role at The New York Times
Shafik Q. serves as a Senior Android/Machine Learning Games Engineer at The New York Times since 2022. In this role, he applies his extensive knowledge of mobile engineering and artificial intelligence to enhance the gaming experience on Android platforms. His work contributes to the development of innovative digital products that engage users and elevate the overall quality of content delivered by the publication.
Previous Experience at Business Insider
Shafik Q. worked at Business Insider from 2016 to 2019, where he held the position of Mobile Engineer and later Lead Android Developer. During his three years in the Greater New York City Area, he focused on developing mobile applications that improved user engagement and streamlined content delivery. He later transitioned to a Senior Data Engineer role at the same company from 2019 to 2021, further enhancing his technical expertise in data engineering.
Background in the National Basketball Association
From 2021 to 2022, Shafik Q. was employed as a Senior Android Engineer at the National Basketball Association in New Jersey. His responsibilities included developing and maintaining Android applications that catered to basketball fans, ensuring a seamless user experience and access to real-time sports information.
Experience at the United States Department of Defense
Shafik Q. worked at the United States Department of Defense from 2005 to 2011 as an Engineer specializing in Automated Weapon Systems. His six-year tenure at Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey, involved applying his engineering skills to develop and improve military technologies.
Educational Background in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Shafik Q. earned a Master's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering with a focus on Statistical Signal Processing and Artificial Intelligence from Stevens Institute of Technology. His studies, completed between 1999 and 2003, provided him with a strong foundation in technical disciplines that he has leveraged throughout his career.