Ben Merrill

Ben Merrill is a skilled Machine Learning Engineer at Ibotta since May 2022, with expertise in developing and deploying machine learning systems critical to business success. Key responsibilities include model development and enhancement, working with advanced techniques such as LLMs, time-series analysis, and feature engineering. Ben also has experience in academic roles, serving as an Intermittent Lecturer at the University of Michigan, where responsibilities included teaching Math Methods for Data Science, and previously as a Graduate Student Instructor managing multiple data science courses. Prior internships at Fundify, Spectrum, and Willis Towers Watson involved data engineering, product analysis, and actuarial consulting, showcasing a diverse background in data-driven decision-making. Ben holds a Master’s degree in Applied Data Science from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from Colorado State University.