Maria Gueorguieva Ratcheva
About Maria Gueorguieva Ratcheva
Maria Gueorguieva Ratcheva is a Software Developer CS-02 at the Government of Canada, where she has worked since 2020. With a strong background in software development and data analytics, she has contributed to various projects, including the Department of National Defence's Recruitment Platform.
Work at Government of Canada
Maria Gueorguieva Ratcheva has been employed as a Software Developer CS-02 at the Government of Canada since 2020. Based in Montreal, Quebec, she has contributed to the Department of National Defence's Recruitment Platform. Her role involves transforming business requirements into data models and automating data entry processes. She has participated in various modules of the platform, including Candidates Search, Candidates Profiles, Shortlists workflow, Authentication and Registration, and Analytics. Additionally, she has conducted training sessions on Machine Learning and Data Analytics for her colleagues.
Education and Expertise
Maria Gueorguieva Ratcheva holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from Concordia University, which she completed from 2021 to 2023. She also earned a Graduate Diploma in Computer Science from the same institution between 2011 and 2013. Earlier, she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski, studying there from 1990 to 1996. Her educational background supports her expertise in software development and data analytics.
Background
Maria Gueorguieva Ratcheva has a diverse professional background in software development and programming. Before her current position at the Government of Canada, she worked at CGI as a Consultant from 2016 to 2020. Her earlier experience includes roles at Positron as a Software Developer focusing on UI/UX and Web from 2010 to 2016, and as a Database Application Programmer at Renaud-Bray from 2002 to 2003. She has also held positions at Momentis Systems Inc, Plasmont International Inc, Zone-Web Communications, and served as a Professor Assistant at McGill University.
Technical Skills and Tools
In her current role, Maria Gueorguieva Ratcheva utilizes a diverse tech stack that includes Python 3.8, pandas, Jupyter Notebooks, Django, Django ORM, Vue.js, GoLang, Git, Docker, Azure Insights, Power BI, Kusto Query Language, OpenTelemetry, and PostgreSQL. Her proficiency in these technologies enables her to effectively contribute to software development projects and data analytics initiatives.
Contributions to National Defence
Maria Gueorguieva Ratcheva has made significant contributions to the National Defence Department, particularly in the area of data strategy. She has participated in the Data Strategy Committee, where she contributed to strategic data initiatives. Her work on the Recruitment Platform has involved various modules that enhance the functionality and user experience of the system.