Jake Vanderplas

Jake VanderPlas is a data scientist and astronomer known for his contributions to the Python scientific computing ecosystem.

He is the author of the "Python Data Science Handbook" and has contributed to several open-source Python libraries, including Scikit-learn.

VanderPlas has a background in astrophysics and has worked as a researcher and educator in the field of data science.

He is recognized for his ability to explain complex technical concepts in an accessible manner, making him a popular speaker at conferences and workshops.

His work focuses on bridging the gap between academic research and practical data science applications, particularly in the areas of machine learning and data visualization.