Alexandra Plassaras
About Alexandra Plassaras
Alexandra Plassaras is a Data Engineer at Rover.com with extensive experience in software engineering, data science, and technical advising across various organizations.
Current Role at Rover.com
Since 2021, Alexandra Plassaras has been employed as a Data Engineer at Rover.com, based in Seattle, Washington. In her role, she is responsible for developing and maintaining data pipelines, ensuring the seamless flow of information across the company’s platforms. Her work involves collaborating closely with various teams to meet their data needs and optimize data accessibility and usage within the organization.
Previous Positions and Experience
Before joining Rover.com, Alexandra Plassaras held several positions in different companies. She served as a Software Engineer at NSIN - National Security Innovation Network in a remote capacity, and as a Technical Advisor and Data Engineer at Insight Data Science. She also worked as a Software Design Engineer for Microsoft in the Greater Seattle Area and as a Decision Scientist at Udemy. Her early experience includes roles such as Pro Advisor Tutor (Python) for Codecademy, Data Science Intern at Inamoto & Co, and Operations Analyst at Counsyl, showcasing a diverse background in data engineering and software development.
Educational Background
Alexandra Plassaras holds a Master's degree in Quantitative Methods in Social Sciences from Columbia University in the City of New York, obtained between 2015 and 2017. Her education also includes a Bachelor's degree in International Relations from Boston University, where she studied from 2008 to 2012. Additionally, she participated in the Keio International Program at 慶応義塾大学 and completed a Japanese Language Summer Immersion Program at Middlebury College.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Throughout her career, Alexandra Plassaras has built significant expertise in data engineering and software development. She has experience developing software to support data infrastructure, enhancing data accessibility, and enabling value extraction from data. Her technical competencies have been honed through roles at various companies, where she has been directly involved in building and optimizing data pipelines and collaborating with stakeholders to meet their data-related needs.
Collaborative Projects and Roles
Alexandra Plassaras has extensive experience in collaborative environments, having worked with multiple stakeholders across different companies to identify and utilize necessary data. Her roles have often involved working closely with colleagues to ensure their data requirements are adequately met. She has a track record of contributing to projects that enhance data infrastructures and improve data-driven decision-making processes.