Wahiba Taouali
About Wahiba Taouali
Wahiba Taouali is a Senior Scientific Software Developer specializing in Life Sciences at Enthought, where she has worked since 2021 in Cambridge, England. With a background in computational neuroscience and expertise in machine learning, she has contributed to various research institutions and has a strong commitment to education and continuous learning.
Work at Enthought
Wahiba Taouali has been employed at Enthought since 2019, initially as a Scientific Software Developer (Life Sciences) in Austin, Texas, for 11 months. She transitioned to a similar role in Cambridge, England, where she has worked since 2020. Currently, she holds the position of Senior Scientific Software Developer (Life Sciences), a role she has maintained since 2021. Her work focuses on applying computational methods to the life sciences sector.
Education and Expertise
Wahiba Taouali holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science from Universite de Lorraine, where she studied from 2009 to 2012. She also earned a Master’s degree in Science and Executive Engineering: Information Systems from Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Nancy, completing her studies in 2009. Her expertise includes the application of encoding/decoding and machine learning paradigms to behavioral and neurophysiological data, as well as building computational tools for data analysis, functional modeling, and numerical simulation.
Background
Wahiba Taouali has a diverse professional background in computational neuroscience and software development. She worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at INSERM in Marseille, France, from 2015 to 2017, and at CNRS from 2013 to 2015. Earlier in her career, she served as a Graduate Research Assistant at Universite de Lorraine from 2009 to 2012 and as a Postdoctoral Intern at Inria in 2012. Additionally, she has experience as a part-time Assistant Professor for Computer Science at ESSTIN.
Professional Development
Wahiba Taouali demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning and professional development. She enjoys teaching and actively seeks opportunities to learn new concepts and skills. This dedication to personal growth is reflected in her diverse roles and responsibilities throughout her career in both academic and industry settings.