Tanner Arrizabalaga
About Tanner Arrizabalaga
Tanner Arrizabalaga is a Data Engineer at Barracuda, specializing in the Threat Data Platform. He has a background in data science and engineering, with experience in machine learning, data governance, and AWS services.
Current Role at Barracuda
Tanner Arrizabalaga is currently employed as a Data Engineer focusing on the Threat Data Platform at Barracuda. This role allows him to leverage his expertise in building data engineering pipelines, developing machine learning models, and integrating AWS services with Django-based microservices. His work primarily focuses on the Barracuda Active Threat Intelligence platform and leveraging large-scale data lakes for stream and batch processing.
Former Roles at Barracuda
From 2020 to 2023, Tanner Arrizabalaga served as a Data Scientist - Growth at Barracuda in Campbell, California. During his tenure, he was involved in building machine learning models, developing data governance rules, and visualizing data for decision-making stakeholders. His contributions paved the way for data-based insights and recommendations at the company.
Educational Background
Tanner Arrizabalaga holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science, focusing on Business and Industrial Analytics, with a minor in Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley, completed in 2020. He is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, expected to be completed in 2026.
Experience in Data Science and Technology
In addition to his roles at Barracuda, Tanner Arrizabalaga has held several positions that have honed his data science and engineering skills. He has held roles such as President and Senior Advisor at the Data Science Society at Berkeley, VP of Finance, and Director of the Video Games Committee at the Business Careers in Entertainment Club (BCEC) Berkeley Chapter, and as a Data Science Intern at McAfee. These positions have provided him a solid foundation in data analysis, machine learning, and integrating various technologies.
Technical Expertise
Tanner Arrizabalaga possesses a strong technical skill set including proficiency in Databricks, GitHub, AWS services (S3, Glue, ElasticSearch, DynamoDB), and Atlassian tools like Confluence and JIRA. He has experience in building data pipelines using technologies such as Apache Kafka, Apache Flink, and Apache Beam, and has contributed to projects like Django-EB-SQS. His technical expertise extends to working on the Barracuda Active Threat Intelligence platform and developing AI-based protection against email phishing attacks.
Personal Interests
Outside of his professional life, Tanner Arrizabalaga enjoys a variety of activities such as golfing, soccer, playing games, cooking, and working on side projects. These hobbies provide a balance to his intensive work schedule, allowing him to unwind and explore different areas of interest.