Cakelin is a scientist and a writer for machines and humans. Their focus is solving interesting, human-focused interdisciplinary problems by empowering individuals and communities with their own data. They are currently a Full Stack Software Engineer at Polco, a civic engagement platform for local government and advocacy groups. They specialize in data analytics, machine learning and visualization. Continuing 10 years of STEM outreach, teaching and inclusion advocacy, they are currently a co-organizer of Madison Women in Tech, a web development mentor for YWeb Bootcamp and a Doyenne member (marginalized entrepreneurs). Cakelin is a 2018 New Leader’s Council Fellow, a national training program for diverse progressive leaders. They are a passionate disability advocate. If they aren’t writing poetry or reading up on policy and science, they’re probably watching sci-fi or at a circus class.
