Luke (Siyi) Wei
About Luke (Siyi) Wei
Luke (Siyi) Wei is a Data Science Intern at Google Summer of Code, with a strong background in statistics and machine learning. He has contributed to the development of the mlr3 fairness package and has experience as a research assistant and teaching assistant at the University of Toronto.
Work at Google Summer of Code
Luke Wei has been a Data Science Intern at Google Summer of Code since 2021. He has been involved in various projects that focus on data science applications and methodologies. His internship has provided him with practical experience in the field, contributing to the development of tools and metrics that enhance data analysis.
Education and Expertise
Luke Wei studied at the University of Toronto, where he earned a Master of Science in Statistics from 2020 to 2021. Prior to that, he completed an Honours Bachelor of Science in Statistical Machine Learning and Data Science Stream at the University of Toronto Scarborough from 2015 to 2020. His educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in statistical analysis and data science techniques.
Background in Research and Development
Luke Wei has worked as a Research Assistant at the University of Toronto Scarborough on two occasions, first in 2019 for four months and again in 2020 for three months. During these roles, he contributed to research projects and gained valuable experience in data analysis and research methodologies. He also worked as a QA and Developer Intern at Rakuten Kobo Inc. in 2019.
Contributions to Fairness Metrics and Packages
Luke Wei developed the mlr3 fairness package in R, focusing on object-oriented programming principles. He created fairness metrics such as Equalized Odds and Treatment Equality, and implemented visualization functions using ggplot2 to enhance the interpretation of these metrics. Additionally, he authored an introduction vignette, demos, and a comprehensive wiki page for the package, detailing its metrics, visualizations, and debiasing algorithms.
Teaching Experience
Since 2017, Luke Wei has served as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Toronto Scarborough. Over the course of seven years, he has supported various courses, helping students understand complex concepts in statistics and data science. His role has involved providing guidance and assistance to students, enhancing their learning experience.