Isla Zhang
About Isla Zhang
Isla Zhang is a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer at Birdie, where she has worked since 2022. She holds a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Bristol and an MS in Natural Sciences from the University of Cambridge.
Work at Birdie
Isla Zhang has been employed at Birdie as a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer since 2022. In this role, she contributes to the development and maintenance of software solutions, leveraging her extensive background in software engineering. Her position involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance the functionality and performance of the company's products.
Education and Expertise
Isla Zhang holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemistry from the University of Bristol, where she studied from 2009 to 2014. Prior to that, she earned a Master of Science (MS) in Natural Sciences from the University of Cambridge, completing her studies from 2005 to 2009. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in software engineering, particularly in analytical and problem-solving skills.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Birdie, Isla Zhang accumulated diverse experience in software engineering across several organizations. She worked at TPP (The Phoenix Partnership) as a Software Engineer from 2013 to 2014. She later held positions at People's Postcode Lottery as a Senior Software Engineer from 2020 to 2021 and at Nye as a Software Engineer from 2021 to 2022. Additionally, she briefly worked at Elephant Healthcare as a Senior Software Engineer in 2022.
Career Progression
Isla Zhang's career in software engineering reflects a steady progression through various roles and responsibilities. Starting as a Software Engineer at TPP, she advanced to Senior Software Engineer positions at both People's Postcode Lottery and Elephant Healthcare. Her experience at Nye further solidified her expertise before transitioning to her current role at Birdie.