Utkarsh Pandey is a Senior Software Engineer with nine years of experience building data-heavy systems and recommendation engines, currently working on Instagram Reels recommendations at Meta. He previously shaped data services at Opendoor and contributed to Yelp’s data pipeline connectors, bringing strong backend and data infrastructure expertise. A University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign computer engineering alumnus, he blends systems thinking with practical product focus to deliver scalable services. Based in New York, he has proven experience in high-throughput environments from fintech to consumer tech. Known for a hands-on approach, he pairs deep engineering skills with a drive to create impactful user-facing features.
9 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor’s Degree Computer Engineering, Bachelor’s Degree Computer Engineering at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
IB Diploma High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates, IB Diploma High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates at Ecole Mondiale World School
High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates at Delhi Public School - R. K. Puram
Contributions:4 pushes, 1 branch in 5 years 9 months
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