Tanya Whyte

Tanya Whyte is a seasoned software developer and data engineer with extensive experience in backend development and cloud infrastructure. Currently serving as a Lead Software Developer at Prodigy Education, Tanya has previously held senior roles at Digital Public Square and Receptiviti, where notable achievements include designing backend APIs and developing microservices for NLP-based services. Tanya’s academic background includes a PhD in Political Science from the University of Toronto, complemented by roles as a research assistant and teaching assistant, where contributions involved developing web applications and machine learning models for political data analysis. Additionally, experience as a contract researcher for the Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario highlights Tanya's expertise in NLP and data visualization.