Erla holds a bachelor’s degree in both Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering from Reykjavík University in Iceland. After her studies she worked as a software developer for diverse companies across various professional sectors in Iceland, from flower subscription deliveries to pharmaceutical monitoring devices.
She has recently completed her Masters in Machine Learning at University College London and is now seeking employment to fully utilise her skills.
Erla’s interests lie in data science and analysis, and she has a special fascination in discovering how underlying bias in data will affect data models. After her studies, she hopes to collaborate with forward-thinking organisations on how to apply machine learning technology in an ethical manner and work to minimise social harm.