Jennifer Parak
About Jennifer Parak
Jennifer Parak is a Software Engineer at Chorus One in Vienna, Austria, where she has worked since 2021. She has a diverse background in software development, having held various roles at companies such as ThoughtWorks, Accenture, and the Anita Borg Institute for Women in Technology.
Work at Chorus One
Jennifer Parak has been employed at Chorus One as a Software Engineer since 2021. Based in Vienna, Austria, she is part of the engineering team that focuses on Ethereum staking and validator operations. Her work involves securing next-generation Ethereum, particularly since the launch of the Beacon Chain in 2020. She operates multiple thousands of validators on the Ethereum mainnet and has contributed to the development of the Eth-staking-smith project, which is a tool for Ethereum key generation.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Prior to her current role, Jennifer Parak worked at ThoughtWorks as a Senior Software Developer for six months in 2021. She also served as a Software Developer at ThoughtWorks from 2019 to 2021 for two years in Berlin, Germany. Her experience includes a position as a Backend Developer at Shöpping in 2019 and a Full Stack Developer role at Accenture from 2017 to 2019 in Vienna. Additionally, she completed an internship as a Software Engineer at Raiffeisen Bank International AG in 2013.
Mentorship and Contributions to Technology
Jennifer has been actively involved in mentorship roles at the Anita Borg Institute for Women in Technology. She served as a Google Summer of Code Mentor in both 2015 and 2016, guiding students in their projects. In 2014, she was a Google Summer of Code Student, contributing to open-source projects. Her involvement in these initiatives highlights her commitment to supporting women in technology and fostering new talent in the field.
Educational Background
Jennifer Parak has a diverse educational background. She studied Advanced Computer Science and earned a Master of Science (MSc) from The University of Sheffield from 2014 to 2015. Prior to that, she achieved a BSc in Information Technology for Business, also from The University of Sheffield, from 2011 to 2014. Additionally, she studied International Management at Ecole supérieure de Commerce de Bordeaux-Ecole de Management during an Erasmus Semester in 2013. She also attended Vienna Business School from 2005 to 2010.
Publications and Technical Contributions
Jennifer Parak has co-authored a deep-dive article on Ethereum validator key management, contributing to the knowledge base surrounding Ethereum staking. Her technical contributions include participation in projects that enhance the security and functionality of Ethereum, showcasing her expertise in blockchain technology and software engineering.