Nadia Wadzinski
About Nadia Wadzinski
Nadia Wadzinski is a Sr Staff Software Engineer at Rover.com, specializing in distributed systems and mentoring engineering teams.
Company
Nadia Wadzinski is currently a Sr Staff Software Engineer at Rover.com, a company based in Seattle, Washington. Rover.com is known for its pet services platform that connects pet owners with pet sitters, dog walkers, and other pet care services. Nadia has been with Rover.com since 2017, starting as a Software Engineer and later serving as a Senior Software Engineer before her current role.
Title
Nadia holds the title of Sr Staff Software Engineer. In this capacity, she plays a strategic role in shaping the technical vision and planning for the company. She is involved in mentoring engineers in systems design, which fosters growth and development within the engineering team.
Education and Expertise
Nadia Wadzinski has a strong educational background with a Ph.D. in History of Science and Technology from Princeton University, completed between 2009 and 2015. She also holds a Master's Degree (MMath Part III Mathematics Tripos) from the University of Cambridge, completed in 2006, and a Bachelor's Degree in Physics from the University of Cambridge, completed in 2005. She specializes in building distributed systems that enhance search and machine learning capabilities on the web using open-source technologies like Elasticsearch, Kubernetes, and Kafka.
Background
Before her current role at Rover.com, Nadia gained diverse experience in the tech industry and academia. She worked as a Software Engineer at Fusionbox in Denver, CO, from 2016 to 2017. Prior to that, she served as a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Science, Technology, and Society Program at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, WA, from 2015 to 2016. Earlier in her career, she worked at Codian Ltd as a Software Engineer in Slough, United Kingdom, from 2006 to 2007.
Achievements
Nadia's professional journey reflects a passion for guiding engineering teams and driving complex projects to successful completion. At Rover.com, she plays a crucial role in enhancing the company’s technical capabilities through distributed systems and machine learning. By utilizing technologies such as Elasticsearch, Kubernetes, and Kafka, she helps the company improve its services. Her commitment to mentoring also highlights her dedication to team growth and development.