Mayuka Sarukkai
About Mayuka Sarukkai
Mayuka Sarukkai is a Data Scientist at Recidiviz, known for her leadership in public data initiatives within the criminal justice system and her passion for technology's role in democracy.
Mayuka Sarukkai - Data Scientist
Mayuka Sarukkai is a data scientist recognized for guiding public data efforts at Recidiviz. Sarukkai plays a pivotal role in making data within the criminal justice system available, accessible, and insightful. With a focus on leveraging technology to support a healthy and well-functioning democracy, Sarukkai's contributions are vital in numerous federal and nationwide initiatives.
Mayuka Sarukkai's Tea Routine
Mayuka Sarukkai maintains a specific tea routine, starting with green tea in the morning, moving to chai in the afternoon, oolong in the evenings, and ending with chamomile at night. Sarukkai prefers to drink tea straight, without adding milk, sugar, or honey. This meticulous routine reflects a disciplined and intentional lifestyle.
Role in Justice Counts Initiative
Mayuka Sarukkai leads the Justice Counts initiative, a federally funded project aimed at making more criminal justice data available nationwide. Sarukkai's work focuses on enhancing the accessibility and insightfulness of criminal justice data, ensuring that it supports informed decision-making and policy development at various levels of government.
Spotlight Dashboard Tool Leadership
Mayuka Sarukkai also leads work on Spotlight, a public dashboard tool designed to provide accessible and insightful data. This tool is a significant component of efforts to increase transparency and data-driven decision-making within the criminal justice system. Sarukkai's leadership in this project underscores their commitment to leveraging technology for societal benefit.
Personal Interests - Ramen Enthusiast
Mayuka Sarukkai has a documented passion for ramen, having eaten and rated 30 unique bowls in 2019. Each bowl is meticulously documented with detailed ratings, highlighting Sarukkai's dedication to this culinary interest. If Sarukkai could eat one food exclusively forever, it would be ramen, specifically a great bowl of tonkotsu.