2022 Information Technology Judge

Kumar Abhishek

Machine Learning Engineer | Expedia | Seattle, Washington, United States

Kumar Abhishek works as a Machine Learning Engineer for Expedia, leading efforts on fraud detection, and prevention. He uses machine learning and Natural Language Processing models for risk analysis and fraud detection for various Expedia brands.
He has worked as a Software Engineer for Microsoft on Cortana, the AI virtual assistant on Windows 10 and Surface Duo devices. He shipped the Settings app and several other Cortana features.

At Amazon, he worked with the Search Engine Optimization (SEO) team and helped build the deep linking service to redirect customers from the browser to the appropriate Amazon mobile apps such as Kindle and Fresh to build a seamless experience for the users.

Kumar has an M.S. in Computer Science from the University of Florida, Gainesville.

Kumar is a member of the International Association of Engineers (IAENG) as well as a professional member of IEEE.