Ella Chen
About Ella Chen
Ella Chen is a Data Scientist and Machine Learning Engineer based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, with a strong background in machine learning applications on large-scale data. She has worked at Zero Gravity Labs and Td, and currently develops APIs and explores advanced algorithms at Drop.
Work at Drop
Currently, Ella Chen serves as a Machine Learning Engineer at Drop, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she explores applications of machine learning and deep learning algorithms on large-scale transactional data. She develops APIs to simplify processes and enhance user experience. Her work involves using recurrent neural networks and general-purpose embedding techniques. Ella utilizes programming languages and frameworks such as Python, PyTorch, Scala, and Spark to achieve her objectives.
Previous Experience at Zero Gravity Labs
Ella Chen worked as a Data Scientist at Zero Gravity Labs from 2017 to 2019 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. During her two years in this role, she contributed to data analysis and the application of data science methodologies. Her experience at Zero Gravity Labs laid the groundwork for her current position in machine learning.
Experience at Td
Before her tenure at Zero Gravity Labs, Ella worked at Td as a Big Data Solution Developer in the Enterprise Advanced Analytics team from 2016 to 2017. This one-year role involved working with large datasets and contributing to analytics solutions, further enhancing her expertise in data science.
Education and Expertise
Ella Chen studied Computer Science and Statistics at the University of Waterloo, where she earned a Bachelor of Mathematics degree from 2010 to 2015. Earlier, she attended Kardinia International College and studied Education for one year from 2008 to 2009. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in data science and machine learning.
Personal Interests
In her leisure time, Ella engages in digital art and explores open courseware. She enjoys tinkering with gadgets using C++. Additionally, she plays squash and is skilled at the game Tower Fall, reflecting her diverse interests outside of her professional work.