Max Yakimakha

Max Yakimakha is a seasoned software engineer with a strong background in graphics and application development. Since April 2020, Max has been working at Meta on augmented reality graphics. Prior to this role, Max contributed to the Chromium and Open Screen projects at Google from February 2019 to April 2020. Max also played a key role in the Microsoft Xbox Graphics Team from October 2011 to February 2019, where achievements included shipping the Xbox One X and Xbox One S, as well as working on the Microsoft Lync Client's real-time media for the 2013 release. Earlier experience includes developing desktop applications and Microsoft Office extensions at EPAM Systems and leading a project at ATN-B focused on device communication protocols and driver development. Max holds a Master of Science degree in Computer Science from Belarusian State University, obtained between 2006 and 2011.