Blake Vente

Blake Vente is a Senior Software Development Engineer at Audible, specializing in machine learning and natural language processing. Previously, they held positions as a software engineer intern at Noodle Partners and FactSet, where they enhanced website performance and developed interactive dashboards. Blake also contributed as an undergraduate teaching assistant at Hunter College, automating grading and guest lecturing on programming concepts. Their academic journey includes a master's degree in Computer Science from Columbia University, where they apply their research interests in explainable models and open research. Blake is also the host of a podcast called "Ephemeral Vagrant," where they explore various topics related to technology and education.