Avital Oliver is a highly experienced software engineer and researcher specializing in neural networks and machine learning. Currently serving as a Neural Network Plumber at OpenAI since May 2023, Avital previously held similar roles at Google Brain, where contributions included leading the development of the Flax library and working on advanced machine learning techniques. With a rich background in software engineering, Avital has been involved in numerous side projects, contributing to projects like Meteor and Asana, and has also provided independent consulting services. Educational qualifications include a B.Sc. and an M.Sc. in Mathematics and Computer Science from Bar-Ilan University, alongside coursework at Rutgers University.