Laima Tazmin
About Laima Tazmin
Laima Tazmin is an Engineering Manager at Replit, where she leads mobile efforts and contributes to a global coding community. She has a diverse background in software engineering, having worked at notable companies such as CNN, Microsoft, Instagram, and Refinery29.
Current Role at Replit
Laima Tazmin serves as an Engineering Manager at Replit, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she leads mobile efforts and contributes to the development of a global community focused on coding education. Her responsibilities include overseeing engineering projects and ensuring the successful implementation of mobile solutions that align with Replit's mission.
Previous Experience at Major Tech Companies
Laima Tazmin has a diverse background in the tech industry, having worked at several prominent companies. She was a Staff Software Engineer at CNN from 2020 to 2021, and prior to that, she held the position of Senior Software Engineer at Instagram for one year from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she worked as a Staff Engineer at Refinery29, Inc. from 2014 to 2018, and as a Lead Android Developer at Lazoo Worldwide from 2013 to 2014.
Internship and Early Career
Laima began her career with a Program Manager Internship at Microsoft in 2010, where she worked for two months in Mountain View, CA. She also gained experience as a Software Engineer at DOTGO from 2011 to 2012 in New York, NY. These early roles contributed to her foundational knowledge and skills in software development.
Education and Academic Background
Laima Tazmin studied at Columbia Engineering, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from 2007 to 2011. This educational background provided her with the technical expertise necessary for her subsequent roles in software engineering and management.
Leadership and Mentorship
Laima has experience leading large cross-team architecture projects on both web and mobile platforms. She is actively involved in mentoring others and has participated in public speaking engagements. Her focus includes creating tools that promote mindfulness and joy, reflecting her commitment to mission-driven initiatives.