Santhosh Havanagi currently serves as the Product Lead for the Safety Sub-pillar within Instagram's Well-being team, where he spearheads initiatives aimed at creating safe, supportive, and equitable experiences for users. With a robust background in product management, particularly in AI-driven shopping, advertising, and recommendation systems,...
Santhosh Havanagi currently serves as the Product Lead for the Safety Sub-pillar within Instagram's Well-being team, where he spearheads initiatives aimed at creating safe, supportive, and equitable experiences for users. With a robust background in product management, particularly in AI-driven shopping, advertising, and recommendation systems, Santhosh is at the forefront of developing intelligent solutions that enhance user engagement while addressing integrity and abuse challenges on the platform.
In his role, he leads a dynamic team of over 50 professionals, focusing on the design and implementation of sophisticated recommendation systems that prioritize content relevance and quality. This involves not only sourcing and ranking content but also ensuring that the integrity of the platform is maintained, thereby fostering trust among users. Santhosh's expertise in understanding various integrity and abuse problem areas enables him to build systems that effectively balance user experience with safety measures, ensuring that Instagram remains a positive space for all.
His technical skills, honed through a foundation in electrical engineering and embedded systems, complement his product management acumen, allowing him to bridge the gap between complex technological frameworks and user-centric product development. By leveraging his knowledge in mixed-signal and wireless technologies, Santhosh is adept at integrating innovative solutions that enhance Instagram's capabilities in delivering personalized and safe user experiences. As he continues to drive key projects within the Well-being team, Santhosh remains committed to advancing Instagram's mission of fostering a trustworthy community through intelligent design and robust safety measures.
