Q: What role does Gaurav Mathur play at Meta?

As the engineering lead for AR Foundations , Gaurav Mathur leads efforts in building the underlying technologies and infrastructure required to support AR experiences. He plays a key role in developing tools, algorithms, and systems that help power Meta’s AR devices and applications.

Question 1

Who is Gaurav Mathur?

Accepted Answer

Gaurav Mathur is the lead for AR Foundations at Facebook Reality Labs (FRL), a division of Meta. He is a highly skilled engineer with expertise in augmented reality (AR) technologies and a key player in developing foundational systems for AR applications at Meta.

Question 2

What is Facebook Reality Labs (FRL)?

Accepted Answer

Facebook Reality Labs (FRL) is the research and development division of Meta focused on creating cutting-edge technologies for augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and other immersive technologies. FRL is at the forefront of Meta’s efforts to build the metaverse.

Question 3

What role does Gaurav Mathur play at Meta?

Accepted Answer

As the engineering lead for AR Foundations, Gaurav Mathur leads efforts in building the underlying technologies and infrastructure required to support AR experiences. He plays a key role in developing tools, algorithms, and systems that help power Meta’s AR devices and applications.

Question 4

How does Gaurav Mathur’s work contribute to Meta’s vision of the metaverse?

Accepted Answer

Gaurav Mathur’s work is crucial in building the foundational infrastructure for Meta’s metaverse vision. His contributions to AR technology lay the groundwork for creating immersive, interactive virtual environments, allowing users to experience digital spaces in a more seamless and natural way.

Institution	Degree	Duration
University of Massachusetts Amherst	MS	2005 - 2007
Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani	MSc (Tech)	2000 - 2004
Loyola School Jamshedpur	ISC (12th grade)	1987 - 2000

Position	Company	Duration
Engineering Director, AR Foundations	Meta	Aug 2020 - Present
Engineering Lead, Wear OS	Google	Sep 2018 - Aug 2020
CEO and Co-Founder	Electric Sheep Inc.	Jan 2016 - Sep 2018
CEO and Co-Founder	Defend7	Jan 2014 - May 2015
Senior Director	Motorola Mobility (a Lenovo Company)	Jan 2011 - Feb 2013
CTO and Co-Founder	3LM	Jul 2010 - Feb 2013
Android - Partner Technology Manager	Google	Jul 2007 - Jul 2010
Software Engineer	Intel	Jul 2004 - Aug 2005
Research Intern	Microsoft Research	Jun 2003 - Aug 2003

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Gaurav Mathur