Shayna Gardiner
About Shayna Gardiner
Shayna Gardiner is a Senior Applied Scientist with a strong background in linguistics, holding a PhD from the University of Toronto. She has worked in various roles including Applied Scientist and NLP Engineer at Dialpad, and has experience as a Computational Linguist and Data Scientist at Receptiviti.
Current Role as Senior Applied Scientist
Shayna Gardiner currently holds the position of Senior Applied Scientist at Dialpad, a role she has occupied since 2023. In this capacity, she applies her expertise in natural language processing and computational linguistics to develop advanced solutions that enhance communication technologies. Her work involves leveraging data-driven insights to improve user experiences and optimize Dialpad's offerings.
Previous Experience at Dialpad
Prior to her current role, Shayna Gardiner worked at Dialpad as an Applied Scientist from 2020 to 2023. In this position, she contributed to various projects focused on natural language processing. Additionally, she served as an NLP Engineer at Dialpad for 11 months in 2019, where she applied her skills in linguistics to enhance the company's technological capabilities.
Academic Background in Linguistics
Shayna Gardiner has a strong academic foundation in linguistics. She earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Linguistics from the University of Toronto, where she studied from 2012 to 2017. Prior to this, she completed her Master of Arts (M.A.) in Linguistics at the University of Ottawa in 2012. Her undergraduate studies culminated in a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Linguistics from Queen's University, which she completed in 2011.
Teaching Experience at University of Toronto
During her time at the University of Toronto, Shayna Gardiner served as a Teaching Assistant from 2012 to 2017. In this role, she supported faculty members in delivering course content and assisted students in their understanding of linguistic concepts. This experience contributed to her development as an educator and researcher in the field of linguistics.
Professional Experience at Receptiviti
Shayna Gardiner worked as a Computational Linguist and Data Scientist at Receptiviti from 2017 to 2019. In this role, she utilized her linguistic expertise and data science skills to analyze language patterns and develop models that inform psychological insights. Her work at Receptiviti further solidified her proficiency in applying linguistics to real-world applications.