Gabriele Lanaro
About Gabriele Lanaro
Gabriele Lanaro is a Staff Software Engineer currently working at Parloa in Berlin, Germany. He has a PhD in Theoretical Chemistry from The University of British Columbia and has authored two books on Python high performance programming.
Work at Parloa
Gabriele Lanaro has been employed at Parloa as a Staff Software Engineer since 2024. His role is hybrid, allowing him to work both on-site and remotely from Berlin, Germany. In this position, he contributes to the development of software solutions, leveraging his extensive background in machine learning and software engineering.
Previous Experience at Wayfair
Before joining Parloa, Gabriele Lanaro worked at Wayfair as a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Machine Learning from 2021 to 2024. During his tenure, he focused on fraud and scam prevention, playing a key role in protecting the company from significant financial losses. His work involved developing algorithms and systems to detect and mitigate illicit activities on the platform.
Education and Expertise
Gabriele Lanaro holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Theoretical Chemistry from The University of British Columbia, where he studied from 2012 to 2017. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) and a Master of Science (MS) in Theoretical Chemistry from Sapienza Università di Roma, completing his studies in 2010 and 2012, respectively. His academic background supports his specialization in writing performant numerical Python code.
Authorship and Contributions
Gabriele Lanaro has authored two books on Python high performance programming, published by Packt Publishing in 2013 and 2017. His work reflects his commitment to sharing knowledge and insights with the machine learning community and Python enthusiasts. He has actively contributed to the field through both his writing and professional engagements.
Career Timeline
Gabriele Lanaro's career includes various roles in software engineering and machine learning. He worked as a Machine Learning Engineer at Comtravo from 2019 to 2021 and as a Software Engineer at Tableau Software from 2018 to 2019. His earlier experience includes positions at News360 and QuikFynd, Inc., where he served as both a Machine Learning Developer and Contract Software Engineer. He also worked as a Teaching Assistant at The University of British Columbia during his doctoral studies.