Daniela Schiano Di Cola
About Daniela Schiano Di Cola
Daniela Schiano Di Cola is a software engineer with a background in linguistics and Italian studies. She has worked in various roles focused on educational equity and technology, currently employed at Recidiviz since 2020.
Work at Recidiviz
Daniela Schiano Di Cola has been employed as a Software Engineer at Recidiviz since 2020. In this role, she contributes to the development of software solutions aimed at improving the criminal justice system. Her work involves applying her technical skills to support the organization's mission of using data to drive policy changes and enhance public safety.
Education and Expertise
Daniela studied at The College of William and Mary, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and Italian Studies from 2007 to 2009. She furthered her education at the University of Illinois at Chicago, focusing on Literacy, Language, and Culture in 2010. Daniela also completed a Web Development program at Dev Bootcamp in 2015, which equipped her with essential skills for her software engineering career.
Background in Educational Equity
Daniela's career is guided by her passion for educational equity. She began her professional journey as a Literacy Instructor with AmeriCorps in Richmond, VA, from 2009 to 2010. This experience, along with her background in designing online courses for foreign languages, influenced her transition into software engineering, where she aims to create impactful solutions for mission-driven organizations.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Recidiviz, Daniela held several positions that contributed to her professional development. She worked as an Instructional Technology Specialist and Project Manager at Diplomatic Language Services from 2011 to 2014. She also served as a Software Engineer at EducationSuperHighway from 2015 to 2020, where she developed full-stack applications and supported data analytics initiatives. Additionally, she was a Localization Project Manager at Acclaro from 2014 to 2015 and an Engineer Apprentice at Dev Bootcamp in 2015.
Personal Interests
Outside of her professional work, Daniela engages in various activities that reflect her well-rounded interests. She enjoys trail running, knitting, and spending time with her cats. These hobbies indicate a balance between her professional commitments and personal life, contributing to her overall well-being.