Rafaela Louka
About Rafaela Louka
Rafaela Louka is a Site Reliability Engineer at BenevolentAI in London, with a strong background in software engineering and over six years of experience in the tech industry in the UK.
Company
Rafaela Louka is currently employed at BenevolentAI, located in London, England, United Kingdom. BenevolentAI is known for its work in artificial intelligence and machine learning, particularly applied to drug discovery and biomedical research. Rafaela’s role involves ensuring that the company’s systems are scalable and reliable.
Title
Rafaela Louka holds the title of Site Reliability Engineer (SRE). In this role, she focuses on developing and maintaining systems that are both scalable and reliable. As an SRE, one of her fundamental tasks is to bridge the gap between development and operations by applying software engineering principles to systems administration.
Education and Expertise
Rafaela Louka studied at the University of Southampton, where she earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Software Engineering in 2017. Prior to that, she completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Cyprus, receiving a degree in Computer Science in 2016. These academic achievements laid a strong foundation in software engineering, leading to her expertise in both software development and site reliability.
Background
Rafaela’s career spans over six years in the tech industry in the UK. She has held various roles as a Software Engineer, starting at Stannah in Andover, Hampshire, then moving to Gentrack Ltd (Global) in London. Her transition from software engineering to site reliability engineering at BenevolentAI marks a significant shift in her career, showcasing her versatility and adaptability in the tech field.
Achievements
At BenevolentAI, Rafaela contributed to the development and maintenance of scalable and reliable systems. She successfully transitioned from a Software Engineer role to a Site Reliability Engineer role, demonstrating her capability to adapt and grow within the company. While at Gentrack Ltd (Global), she worked on improving system performance and reliability, enhancing the company’s infrastructure during her tenure.