Patryk Wainaina
About Patryk Wainaina
Patryk Wainaina is an NLP Data Scientist with expertise in machine learning applications for text-to-speech and natural language processing. He has previously worked at Amazon and holds degrees from the University of Oxford and the University of Edinburgh.
Work at Starling Bank
Patryk Wainaina has been employed at Starling Bank as an NLP Data Scientist since 2022. In this role, he focuses on machine learning applications related to natural language processing (NLP) and text-to-speech (TTS) technologies. His work involves developing solutions that enhance the bank's capabilities in processing and understanding language, particularly in low-resource settings.
Previous Experience at Amazon
Before joining Starling Bank, Patryk Wainaina worked at Amazon as a TTS Language Engineer from 2020 to 2022. During his tenure in Cambridge, England, he contributed to the development of text-to-speech technologies, specifically focusing on creating neural engines that generate life-like speech in multiple languages, including English, German, and Spanish.
Education and Expertise
Patryk Wainaina holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology and Linguistics from the University of Oxford, where he studied from 2015 to 2019. He furthered his education at The University of Edinburgh, earning a Master of Science (MSc) in Speech and Language Processing in 2020. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his specialization in machine learning applications for NLP and TTS.
Technical Skills and Projects
In his professional roles, Patryk Wainaina has developed TTS front-end solutions that emphasize homograph disambiguation and text normalization. His expertise lies in creating neural engines that facilitate the generation of natural-sounding speech, which is essential for enhancing user interactions in various applications.