Rahul Makhijani

Dr. Rahul Makhijani is a highly accomplished professional with diverse academic and industry experience. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Operation Research from Stanford University, further solidifying his expertise. Prior to this, he pursued a Master's degree in Statistics at Stanford University and completed his Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) with Honors in Electrical Engineering at the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay.

Dr. Makhijani has a rich professional background, currently serving as a Senior Operations Research Scientist at Instacart. Previously, he contributed as a Research Scientist in the Core Data Science division at Facebook, showcasing his versatile skill set. His industry exposure includes roles as an Applied Scientist Intern at Amazon, Machine Learning Intern at Stripe, and Data Scientist Intern at Adobe's Big Data Lab.

With an illustrious academic journey that includes Stanford University, Dr. Makhijani has proven his dedication to research and learning. Beyond his current roles, he has gained experience as a Quantitative Analyst in Foreign Exchange (FX) at Barclays Investment Bank, further showcasing his analytical abilities and financial acumen.