Dr. Abhishek Bhowmick is a visionary technologist and entrepreneur who has made significant contributions to the fields of technology, mathematics, and theoretical computer science. As the Co-Founder and CTO of Samooha, he developed a groundbreaking secure data collaboration platform. His startup was acquired by Snowflake, a major public cloud company, for an impressive high-value figure. Samooha’s success was recognized by its inclusion in Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies List of 2024 and its feature on CNBC. IIT Kanpur will confer upon Dr. Abhishek Bhowmick the Young Alumnus Award in 2024.
Before founding Samooha, Dr. Abhishek spent over 5 years at Apple, leading several privacy and security efforts at the scale of billions of iPhones worldwide, forging a path from theoretical research to practical deployment addressing complex global challenges. He is a computer science graduate from the year 2010. Beyond his technological achievements, Dr. Abhishek resolved a foundational 30+ year open problem in information theory, dating back to 1977, with significant implications in theoretical computer science. His groundbreaking contributions earned him the honor of being a two-time invited speaker at the Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) at Princeton, hosted by Turing Award Winner Avi Wigderson.
With a strong commitment to philanthropy and community service, Dr. Abhishek actively collaborates with leading figures in computer science and industry giants to identify opportunities that support and empower exceptional talent. His dedication to advancing fundamental research and mentoring young talent reflects his passion for driving positive change in the world of technology and beyond.
Honoring his stellar contributions in the fields of Technological Innovation, Computer Science, and Entrepreneurship, IIT Kanpur confers upon Dr. Abhishek Bhowmick the Young Alumnus Award 2024.
