Kanishk Mishra

About Kanishk Mishra

As a Senior Engineering Manager at Google, I\'m leveraging AI and Generative AI to revolutionize the Google TV experience for over 100 million users worldwide. I lead teams in developing Machine Learning (ML)-driven Recommendation Systems and Search functionalities, driving significant improvements in monetization and user engagement. My work includes building a next-generation AI-powered Recommendations Platform and pioneering Generative AI solutions for media search and content discovery, resulting in a substantial uplift in key business metrics, including topline ads based monetizable engagement and product monetization.Previously, at Walmart Labs, I led Supply Chain Technology teams to deliver impactful solutions. We developed a Machine Learning-based demand forecasting platform that achieved multi-million dollar cost savings, and I spearheaded a strategic cloud migration (IaaS/PaaS) for a petabyte-scale data platform. I also delivered a new real-time pricing platform that significantly improved pricing decisions and revenue.I\'m passionate about building and leading high-performing teams, fostering a culture of innovation that delivers exceptional results. I\'m actively driving innovation in media and entertainment through novel applications of Generative AI, with multiple related patents.

Experience

1. Senior Software Engineering Manager

   Google

   May 2022 — Present · Bangalore, IN

   Building enjoyable Google TV experience through a personalised Recommendations System. https://tv.google/ Review: Leadership in AI-Driven Growth: Engineering Manager with 4+ years at Google, leading high-performing teams to deliver impactful results in Machine Learning (ML), Generative AI, and large-scale platform development for Google TV.• Monetization & Engagement Expertise: Proven track record of driving substantial gains in monetization and user engagement metrics for a global media platform with 100M+ users. Key areas of expertise include Recommendation Systems and Search.• Generative AI Pioneer: Spearheaded the development and implementation of cutting-edge Generative AI solutions for media search and content discovery, enhancing user experience and driving platform growth.• Strategic Vision & Execution: Successfully led strategic initiatives, secured multi-year funding, and fostered a culture of innovation, resulting in the creation of a next-generation AI-powered Recommendations Platform.• Impactful Business Outcomes: Drove a significant uplift in key business metrics, including topline ads based monetizable engagement, overall user engagement and product monetization• High-Performing Team Builder: Proven ability to build, mentor, and lead high-performing engineering teams, resulting in exceptional retention and promotion rates.• Innovation & IP Leadership: Driving innovation in media & entertainment through the development of novel applications of Generative AI, with multiple related patents.Watch details of Google TV Recommendation Engine

Education

• Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology

  Bachelor’s Degree, Electronics & Communication Engineering

  2002 — 2006

Skills

• Web Services
• Project Management
• Distributed Systems
• Financial Modeling
• Capital Markets
• Java
• Databases
• Stakeholder Management
• Software Project Management
• Investment Banking
• Derivatives
• Platform Architecture
• Sdlc
• Software Development
• Sybase
• Stress Testing
• Business Analysis
• Microservices
• Engineering
• Oracle
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Requirements Analysis
• Cloud Computing
• Agile Methodologies
• Management
• Sql