Kaushik Sethuraman

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Kaushik Sethuraman is a seasoned technology professional with extensive experience in product management and strategy. He previously worked at Microsoft for over 15 years, where he held various roles including Senior Product Planner for the Windows Mobile Team.1 2 During his time at Microsoft, Sethuraman was involved in building and influencing products for Office, Bing Search/Ads, Cloud Services, and Windows PC/Mobile platforms.1

After his tenure at Microsoft, Sethuraman moved on to Meta (formerly Facebook), where he currently serves as the Head of Technical Program Management for Meta's Social Impact organization.1 In this role, he leads initiatives focused on socially important topics such as civic engagement, equity, fundraising, and crisis response.1

Education and Professional Development

Sethuraman has a strong educational background:

Undergraduate studies at Bangalore University
Graduate work in Computer Science & Engineering at Wright State University
MBA from the Indian School of Business
Innovation and Entrepreneurship studies from Stanford1

Notable Achievements

At Meta, Sethuraman has been instrumental in developing and executing several impactful products, including:

Crisis Response & Safety Check: A feature that provides alerting, communications, community help, and fundraising options to communities affected by natural disasters
Early Warning System: A pilot feature aimed at raising awareness about imminent extreme weather events1

Additional Roles

Beyond his primary responsibilities, Sethuraman also serves as an Advisor at Stanford Seed, where he contributes to innovation efforts in developing economies across Africa and Asia.1 2

Kaushik Sethuraman is known for his ability to ideate at the intersection of social intent and technological innovation, making him a valuable asset in the tech industry's efforts to create positive social impact.1