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[Techie Tuesday] Meet the man who built patented systems at Yahoo, and is now leading tech at Acko

Vishwanath Ramarao needs no introduction in the world of technology and engineering. In two decades, he has developed over 15 patents in search system designs, IM, mail, and communication.  Today, as Chief Technology Officer and Chief Product Officer of digital insurance startup Acko, Vishwanath is responsible for data science, product, design, and engineering, and focuses on ensuring newer strategic technology initiatives.  His belief has stood him in good stead: “If you fall in love with… Source link

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Wisconsin to Launch Virtual Career Center Built on Google Cloud

MADISON, Wisc., and SUNNYVALE, Calif., March 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced it is launching a Virtual Career Center (VCC), built on Google Cloud. The VCC will connect Wisconsinites to career services, relevant job opportunities and dramatically expand access to key resources across the state, via an innovative, data-driven, and easy-to-navigate online platform. This $2.9-million project brings together Wisconsin government… Source link

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The company that Jeff built

Amazon Earlier this week we learned that Amazon founder Jeff Bezos will step down as chief executive of the e-commerce giant that he started in his garage nearly 30 years ago. He will make way for Andy Jassy, currently head of Amazon’s cloud computing business, to take day-to-day control. Billionaire Mr Bezos won’t entirely give up the reins, however, instead assuming the role of executive chairman. Today, Amazon is one of the most valuable public companies on the planet, with Mr Bezos vying… Source link

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California needs more homes built. Google and Facebook are betting on this modular housing startup

Vallejo modular housing startup Factory_OS has raised $55 million from tech giants Google and Facebook, the software firm Autodesk, Citigroup, Morgan Stanley and asset manager Lafayette Square Holding. The money will enable Factory_OS to increase production at its second Mare Island factory and expand to Los Angeles, the company said Friday…. Source link

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