Mariko Wakabayashi
About Mariko Wakabayashi
Mariko Wakabayashi is a Jupyter Server Core Developer and Lead Machine Learning Engineer at OpenZeppelin, where she focuses on machine learning and open data projects in Chicago, Illinois. She has a background in music performance and computer science, with previous experience at several tech companies including Sensely, Bazaarvoice, Groupon, and Twitter.
Work at Project Jupyter
Mariko Wakabayashi has been a Jupyter Server Core Developer since 2020. In this role, she contributes to the development and enhancement of the Jupyter Server, which is a key component of the Jupyter ecosystem. Her work focuses on improving the functionality and performance of the server, facilitating better user experiences for data scientists and researchers.
Current Position at OpenZeppelin
Since 2021, Mariko Wakabayashi has served as the Lead Machine Learning Engineer at OpenZeppelin, located in Chicago, Illinois. In this position, she leads machine learning projects and initiatives, emphasizing the integration of open data into machine learning applications. Her role involves overseeing the development of machine learning models and collaborating with teams to enhance data-driven solutions.
Previous Work Experience
Mariko Wakabayashi has held several positions in the tech industry. She worked as a Machine Learning Engineer at Sensely from 2015 to 2016. Following that, she served as a Software Engineer at Groupon from 2016 to 2017. She then worked at Bazaarvoice as a Staff Machine Learning Engineer from 2018 to 2020. Most recently, she was a Senior Machine Learning Engineer at Twitter from 2020 to 2021.
Education and Expertise
Mariko Wakabayashi holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where she studied from 2009 to 2012. She also studied Music Performance at Senzoku Gakuen College of Music, achieving a High School Diploma from 2012 to 2016. Her educational background combines technical expertise in computer science with a foundation in music performance.
Contributions to Open Data Initiatives
In her current role at OpenZeppelin, Mariko Wakabayashi contributes to the Forta Network's open data and machine learning initiatives. Her work focuses on leveraging machine learning techniques to enhance the accessibility and usability of open data, supporting innovative projects within the organization.