Unni Krishnan
About Unni Krishnan
Unni Krishnan is a Data Engineer with a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Melbourne. His research focuses on Query Auto Completion systems, and he has experience working in various roles in data engineering and machine learning across multiple organizations.
Work at Afterpay
Unni Krishnan has been employed at Afterpay as a Data Engineer since 2021. In this role, he contributes to the development and optimization of data systems that support the company's financial technology services. His work focuses on enhancing data processing capabilities and improving the overall efficiency of data workflows within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Unni Krishnan completed his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science at the University of Melbourne from 2017 to 2021. His research concentrated on Query Auto Completion (QAC) system design considerations and evaluation strategies. He also holds a Master’s Degree in Information Technology from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, completed from 2014 to 2016, and a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Computer Science from Mahatma Gandhi University, obtained from 2008 to 2012. His expertise includes efficient query processing strategies and information retrieval systems.
Background
Unni Krishnan has a diverse professional background in data engineering and machine learning. He began his career as an Associate Software Engineer at Accenture from 2012 to 2013. He then worked as a Junior Research Fellow at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur from 2014 to 2016. After that, he served as a Machine Learning Engineer at WooliesX for six months in 2021 before joining Afterpay.
Research Focus
Unni Krishnan's research primarily focuses on Query Auto Completion (QAC) system design and evaluation strategies. His work aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of search systems, particularly in large-scale environments. He is also interested in interactive and exploratory search techniques, which aim to improve user experience in information retrieval.
Current Role at Block
In addition to his role at Afterpay, Unni Krishnan has been working as a Data Engineer at Block since 2022. His responsibilities include developing data solutions that facilitate the company's operations in the financial technology sector. His work at Block complements his expertise in data engineering and query processing.