Maria A.
About Maria A.
Maria A. is a Senior Software Engineer at DuckDuckGo, where she has worked since 2014. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology from Università degli Studi di Messina.
Current Position at DuckDuckGo
Maria A. currently holds the position of Senior Software Engineer at DuckDuckGo, a role she has occupied since 2023. Prior to this promotion, she worked as a Software Engineer at the same company for nearly a decade, starting in 2014. Her extensive experience at DuckDuckGo contributes to her expertise in software development and engineering.
Previous Experience at DuckDuckGo
Maria A. initially joined DuckDuckGo as a Software Engineer in 2014, where she worked for one month. After a brief period, she transitioned to self-employment as a Web Developer for a year before returning to DuckDuckGo, where she has since built a long-term career.
Education in Information Technology
Maria A. earned her Bachelor's degree in Information Technology from Università degli Studi di Messina. Her studies spanned from 2009 to 2011, providing her with a foundational understanding of technology and software development principles.
Experience with Google Summer of Code
In 2011, Maria A. participated in the Google Summer of Code as a Student Software Engineer. This program lasted for four months and allowed her to gain valuable experience in software engineering, further enhancing her skills in the field.
Self-Employment as Web Developer
Maria A. worked as a self-employed Web Developer from 2013 to 2014. During this year, she developed her skills in web development, which contributed to her subsequent roles in software engineering.