Shayon Chowdhury
About Shayon Chowdhury
Shayon Chowdhury is a Senior Software Engineer at SoundHound, where he has worked since 2022. He has a background in computer engineering and has held various internships at notable companies including NVIDIA, IBM, and Evertz.
Current Role at SoundHound
Shayon Chowdhury currently serves as a Senior Software Engineer at SoundHound, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he continues to contribute to the development of advanced technologies in the field of conversational AI. His focus includes enhancing natural language understanding (NLU) capabilities, which are essential for improving user interactions with SoundHound's products.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to his current role, Chowdhury worked at SoundHound as a Software Engineer from 2018 to 2020 and as a Software Engineer II from 2020 to 2022. His responsibilities included developing software solutions and improving existing systems within the organization. His extensive experience in software engineering has equipped him with a strong foundation in various programming languages and technologies.
Internships and Early Career
Chowdhury gained valuable experience through multiple internships before joining SoundHound. He worked as an Associate Consultant Intern at New Signature in 2014, followed by roles at NVIDIA as a Camera Software Engineering Intern in 2016, and IBM as a Machine Learning Developer Intern in 2017. He also interned at Evertz as a Video Software and Hardware Design Intern in 2017 and at IBM as a Compiler Optimization Developer Intern in 2015. These positions provided him with exposure to different aspects of software development and engineering.
Education and Academic Background
Shayon Chowdhury completed his Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Computer Engineering at the University of Waterloo from 2013 to 2018. His education provided him with a solid understanding of computer systems, software development, and engineering principles. Prior to university, he earned his Ontario Secondary School Diploma from R.H. King Academy, where he studied from 2009 to 2013.
Contributions to Conversational AI
At SoundHound, Chowdhury has been an integral part of the Conversational AI team, where he contributed to the development of Houndify NLU. This technology is a critical component of SoundHound's platform, enabling advanced natural language processing capabilities. His work in this area reflects his expertise in machine learning and software engineering.