Anil Naik at Meta, United States
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👩🎓Education & Qualification:
University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business (2018-2021)
- Master of Business Administration (part-time)
- Focus on Product Management, Marketing, Leadership
- Engaged in various activities and clubs, including Alumni Skydeck (Startup Incubator), Entrepreneurship Club, and Product & Data Science Club
Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA (2011-2013)
- Master of Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Specialization in Wireless & Networking; Minor in Computer Science
- Awarded Graduate Research Fellowship in the Computer Science Department
University of Mumbai, Mumbai, India (2007-2011)
- Bachelor of Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication
- Specialization in Telecommunications; Minor in Computer Science
Work Experience:
Mr. Anil Naik boasts a comprehensive professional background underscored by his focus on product management, innovation, and leadership:
Meta, Menlo Park, CA (Jan 2023-Present) Lead Product Manager – Ads & Business Experiences Leading a global team for Meta’s Business Experience vertical, connecting millions of businesses with users across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
Apple Inc., Cupertino, CA (Jun 2013-Dec 2022) Principal Product Manager/ NPI – FaceTime, AR/VR (2020-2022) Managed a team for FaceTime and AR/VR, expanding team scope, driving key initiatives, and leading the development of features for immersive experiences.
Sr. Product Manager – AppleWatch, AirPods Pro, HomePod Mini (2017-2020) Led initiatives for AppleWatch, AirPods, and HomePod Mini, influencing product changes, optimizing Bluetooth behavior, and driving the IoT software roadmap.
Product Manager – iPhone Voice Calling, AirPods Bluetooth (2014-2017) Drove discussions with vendors, collaborated with operators worldwide, and contributed to the design and development of iPhone features.
Sr. Software Engineer – iPhone Cellular Voice & Data (2013-2014) Designed algorithms and solutions to optimize iPhone software performance for cellular voice and data.
SpacePlace Inc., Berkeley, CA (2020-2021) Co-Founder & Head of Product Co-founded a B2B2C business, led product design, engineering execution, and successfully grew the company.
Earth League International (ELI), USA (Aug 2020-Nov 2020) Product Manager – MBA Consultant Led a team to help a wildlife conservation agency with marketing strategies for public campaigns and social media.
ChargePoint, Campbell, CA (Mar 2020-Jun 2020) Product Manager – MBA Consultant Conducted research and proposed solutions to improve engagement in the Electric Vehicle infrastructure space.
Mozio, San Francisco, CA (Jan 2020-Mar 2020) Product Manager – MBA Consultant Consulted with a ride-hailing startup on market entry/expansion strategies in LATAM & EU.
Ericsson Inc., Atlanta, GA (Jan 2013-May 2013) Software Engineering Intern Performed statistical trend analysis to optimize Ericsson’s LTE network performance.
InterDigital Communications Inc., Philadelphia, PA (May 2012-Dec 2012) R&D Intern Designed simulation tools for R&D projects, contributing to white papers and patents in the telecom industry.
This extensive experience demonstrates Mr. Anil Naik’s leadership, innovation, and strategic contributions across various technology domains.
Awards & Achievements
Mr. Anil Naik has earned recognition and accolades for his outstanding achievements and contributions:
- Invited to Skydeck Incubator program, participating in Batch Fall 2020/21, which resulted in fundraising of $450k+ via Seed/Angel investments.
- Competed in UC Launch Accelerator, Berkeley, during Spring 2020, leading to the acquisition of $5k in grant money.
- Achieved 3rd place in the Berkeley Haas Entrepreneurship Competition StEP, surpassing approximately 30 teams in December 2019.
- Emerged as a finalist in CIC, Georgia Tech, in April 2012, competing in the Campus Innovation Category and securing a position in the top 5 out of over 100 participants across the campus.
- Recognized with the Ericsson Fellowship, awarded to the top 10% among a select group of approximately 1600 candidates throughout India.
- Attained the top 2% in the National Cyber Olympiad, securing a percentile of 98.16 and competing against more than 65,000 applicants in 2010.
- Awarded the prestigious J. R. D. TATA Educational Grant/Merit Scholarship for excellence in engineering.
These awards underscore Mr. Anil Naik’s exceptional performance, innovative spirit, and commitment to excellence in his endeavors.
Publication Top Noted:
Mr. Anil Naik has a notable presence in the field of technology, as evidenced by his patent contributions:
Active communication session handover between direct and relayed connections
- Authors: LM Verger, AK Singh, CM Garrido, NM Abdulrahiman, M Jin, AG Naik, …
- US Patent: 10,142,423
- Year: 2018
Selective dual network mode for LTE devices
- Authors: AG Naik, GP Deivasigamani
- US Patent: 9,706,448
- Year: 2017
Inter radio access technology management for audiovisual calls
- Authors: AK Singh, CM Garrido, LM Verger, NM Abdulrahiman, S Vasudevan, …
- US Patent: 9,992,447
- Year: 2018
Active communication session handover between direct and relayed connections
- Authors: LM Verger, AK Singh, CM Garrido, NM Abdulrahiman, M Jin, AG Naik, …
- US Patent: 10,880,379
- Year: 2020
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REDUCING OCCURRENCE OF DATA COLLISIONS IN WIRELESS NETWORKS
- Authors: SK Varatharajan, AV Mahasenan, VR Manepalli, WS Kim, YVR Dass, …
- US Patent Application: 17/697,778
- Year: 2023