About the Author
Avi Pfeffer is a probabilistic programming pioneer, having been active in the field since its earliest days. Avi is the lead designer and developer of Figaro. At Charles River Analytics, Avi is engaged in applying Figaro to diverse problems including malware analysis, vehicle health monitoring, climate modeling, and evaluating engineered systems.
In his spare time, Avi is a singer, composer, and music producer. Avi lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts with his wife and three kids.
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