Welcome to the ACM Fremont Chapter

Part of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM). Founded in 1947, ACM is the world’s oldest and largest educational and scientific computing society, bringing together over 100,000 members in more than 100 countries to advance the art, science, and practice of computing. ACM is known for its premier conferences, influential research publications, and a global network of professional chapters that drive innovation and share knowledge across every area of computing.

The Fremont ACM Chapter serves as a local hub for this global mission. We create opportunities for professionals, students, and technology enthusiasts in the Fremont area to connect, learn, and collaborate. Our chapter organizes hands-on hackathons, expert-led technology talks, and interactive workshops that explore cutting-edge topics such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data science, and cloud computing. We also provide mentorship and networking programs that link members with industry leaders and academic researchers, helping participants grow their careers and launch new ideas. By combining global ACM resources with strong local engagement, we ensure that the Fremont community remains at the forefront of computing innovation.

About Our Co-Chair

The chapter is co-led by Vinay Soni, Staff Software Engineer at LinkedIn. Vinay Soni is a distinguished technology leader whose contributions have advanced large-scale AI systems, cloud computing, and distributed platform engineering. His career spans globally recognized organizations, including LinkedIn, Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon, where he has consistently delivered impactful innovations across machine learning infrastructure and backend systems.

At LinkedIn, he leads backend engineering for the Feed organization, architecting low-latency recommendation pipelines that power content discovery and candidate generation for over 900 million users worldwide. During his tenure at Apple, he spearheaded the Feature Platform transformation within the AIML organization, developing scalable control-plane and feature-engineering services. At Microsoft, he designed the SDK and CLI for Azure Machine Learning and led critical AI infrastructure initiatives in Microsoft Research. Earlier, at Amazon Web Services, he contributed to Elastic Load Balancing, creating highly available monitoring and update systems for hyperscale production environments.

Vinay is a BCS Fellow, Distinguished Fellow of the Soft Computing Research Society (SCRS), Fellow of the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE), and a Senior Member of the IEEE. He serves on the Advisory Board of the SCRS WUST Center and actively contributes to advancing research and industry collaboration in AI and computing systems.

His professional achievements have been recognized through multiple international honors, including the Emerging Tech Leader – AI and Data Science Award at the SCRS WUST Global Excellence Awards 2025 in Washington, D.C., and the Cloud Computing Innovator Award at the International SciVate Research Leadership Awards in Bali, Indonesia.

A frequent keynote speaker, reviewer, and technical program committee member for international conferences, Vinay combines deep technical acumen with a strong commitment to mentoring and community building. His leadership continues to strengthen the Fremont ACM Chapter as a leading center for innovation, collaboration, and thought leadership in the computing profession.

Our Vision

To build a vibrant and inclusive computing community in Fremont where professionals, students, and enthusiasts collaborate to expand knowledge, inspire innovation, and address real-world technology challenges.

Our Mission

  • Foster continuous learning and share advances in computing and emerging technologies
  • Provide a platform for networking, mentoring, and collaboration among professionals, researchers, and students
  • Encourage innovation through hackathons, technical talks, and community-driven projects
  • Champion ethical and responsible technology practices that benefit society

The Fremont ACM Chapter organizes hackathons, technology talks, and networking sessions that bring together innovators and thought leaders in areas such as AI, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and data science. Some events have already taken place and more are planned, offering opportunities to learn, share ideas, and grow professionally.

Visitors are encouraged to check out our Events page for details about upcoming programs and to become a Fremont ACM member. By joining, you will strengthen both the local and global computing community and help shape the future of technology.

Connect with our Co-Chair Vinay Soni on LinkedIn