Anders Poirel
About Anders Poirel
Anders Poirel is a Data Scientist with experience in various roles across data science, web development, and research. He currently works at Joby Aviation and has a strong focus on creating maintainable and correct data tools.
Current Role at Joby Aviation
Anders Poirel has been employed at Joby Aviation as a Data Scientist since 2021. In this role, he works on various projects that involve data visualization, machine learning, web applications, data pipelines, and platform engineering. His focus is on creating data tools that prioritize maintainability and correctness, ensuring that systems are easy to extend and reason about. This approach aligns with his advocacy for minimizing ancillary complexity in system design.
Previous Experience in Data Science
Prior to his current position, Anders Poirel gained valuable experience in data science through several internships. He worked as a Data Scientist Intern at Joby Aviation for four months in 2021 and at Fullpower-AI for five months in the same year. Additionally, he served as a Data Scientist Intern at Startup Genome for two months in 2020. These roles contributed to his expertise in data analysis and system design.
Educational Background
Anders Poirel studied at the University of California, Santa Cruz, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science (Honors) and a Bachelor of Arts in Computational Mathematics (Honors) from 2017 to 2021. His education provided a strong foundation in computational theories and practices, which he applies in his professional work.
Experience in Research and Development
Anders Poirel has also engaged in research and development roles. He worked as a Research Assistant at the UC Santa Cruz Genomics Institute for nine months from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, he completed a two-month internship as a Research Intern at the Center for Research in Open Source Software (CROSS) in 2020. These experiences enhanced his analytical skills and understanding of complex systems.
Tutoring and Educational Support
Before his data science career, Anders Poirel worked as a Tutor at the University of California, Santa Cruz, for nine months from 2018 to 2019. This role involved providing academic support to students, helping them understand complex concepts in computer science and mathematics.