Anca Zaharia
About Anca Zaharia
Anca Zaharia is a Software Engineer currently working remotely at Starling Bank in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, where she has been employed since 2021. She has a diverse background in software engineering, with experience at several companies including FOODit.com and Ocado.
Work at Starling Bank
Anca Zaharia currently serves as a Software Engineer at Starling Bank, working remotely since 2021. Her tenure at the bank spans three years, during which she has contributed to various software development projects. Prior to her current role, she worked at Starling Bank in different capacities, including a position as a Software Engineer from 2017 to 2018 in London and another remote role from 2018 to 2019 in Cluj Napoca, Romania.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Anca Zaharia has extensive experience in software engineering, having worked at several notable companies. She was a Senior Software Engineer at FOODit.com from 2015 to 2017 in London. Prior to that, she worked at Ocado for four years as a Software Engineer from 2010 to 2014, and later as a Senior Software Engineer for 11 months in 2015 in Hatfield. Additionally, she worked as a Java Developer at Mood Media for one year from 2008 to 2009.
Education and Expertise
Anca Zaharia holds a Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence from The University of Edinburgh, where she studied from 2009 to 2010. She also earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Systems and Computers Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Bucharest, completing her studies from 2003 to 2008. Her educational background provides a strong foundation in software development and engineering principles.
Career Break and Personal Role
From 2019 to 2021, Anca Zaharia took a career break during which she focused on her role as a mother. This period allowed her to balance her professional aspirations with personal responsibilities. Following this break, she resumed her career in software engineering at Starling Bank.