Irina Calinov
About Irina Calinov
Irina Calinov is a Senior Software Engineer at Foursquare, where she has worked since 2019. She possesses extensive experience in software development and testing, with a strong focus on improving product quality through innovative automation technologies.
Work at Foursquare
Irina Calinov has been employed at Foursquare as a Senior Software Engineer since 2019. In this role, she focuses on enhancing product quality through her expertise in software development and testing. Her responsibilities include utilizing innovative automation technologies and implementing CI/CD methodologies to improve the efficiency of software development processes.
Previous Employment History
Prior to her current position, Irina Calinov held several roles in the software engineering field. She worked at ProQuest as a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test from 2016 to 2017. Before that, she spent a decade at Microsoft in various capacities, including Software Developer Engineer in Test II and Software Engineer II. Her early career included positions at VMC and eXcell, where she developed her foundational skills in software development and testing.
Education and Expertise
Irina Calinov earned both her Master's and Ph.D. degrees in Mathematics from the University of Bucharest. Her academic background has equipped her with strong analytical skills, which she applies in her professional work. She is proficient in multiple programming languages, including Java, Ruby, C#, SQL, C++, and JavaScript, and has expertise in using testing frameworks and tools such as Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, and Jenkins.
Skills and Specializations
Irina Calinov possesses a broad range of skills in the software development cycle. She is highly analytical and detail-oriented, with strong communication and leadership abilities. Her experience includes using innovative automation technologies to enhance product quality and utilizing CI/CD methodologies to streamline development processes. Her technical skills and leadership qualities contribute to her effectiveness in her role.
Academic and Professional Background
Before transitioning to the tech industry, Irina Calinov served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Bucharest from 1995 to 1998. This role provided her with foundational teaching and research experience, which complements her technical skills in software engineering. Her diverse background in academia and industry has shaped her approach to software development and quality assurance.