Simi Hunjan
About Simi Hunjan
Simi Hunjan is a Senior Software Manager at Swirlds Labs, where she enhances transaction processing and manages client SDKs. With a background in engineering program management and experience at various organizations, she has developed a strong expertise in software development and project coordination.
Current Role at Swirlds Labs
Simi Hunjan serves as a Senior Software Manager at Swirlds Labs, a position held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for enhancing transaction processing and management through the Transaction Tool. She manages the development and maintenance of client SDKs, ensuring they meet user needs. Additionally, she oversees the Mirror Node Explorer project, focusing on its functionality and user accessibility. Hunjan also leads documentation efforts, creating comprehensive guides for Swirlds Labs products. Her responsibilities include handling release management to ensure timely and efficient software releases.
Previous Experience at Hedera
Before her current role, Simi Hunjan worked at Hedera from 2018 to 2022. During her time there, she held multiple positions, including Developer Advocate and Senior Technical Program Manager. As a Developer Advocate, she engaged with the developer community to promote Hedera's technology. In her capacity as Senior Technical Program Manager, she coordinated projects and managed cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives. This experience contributed to her expertise in engineering program management.
Experience at Women In Data
Simi Hunjan served as the Director of Partner Relations at Women In Data from 2017 to 2019. In this role, she focused on building and maintaining partnerships to support the organization's mission. Her work in this position contributed to the promotion of data science and analytics, particularly in supporting women in the field. This experience enhanced her skills in stakeholder engagement and relationship management.
Educational Background
Simi Hunjan earned her Master’s Degree in Data Science from the University of the Pacific, where she studied from 2016 to 2018. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Biology at California State University-Sacramento from 2007 to 2012. Her educational background has provided her with a strong foundation in data analysis and scientific principles, which she applies in her professional roles.
Early Career Experience
Simi Hunjan began her career as an Analyst I at the University of California, San Francisco in 2015, where she worked for six months. She also gained experience in the healthcare sector at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, where she worked in Radiology from 2014 to 2015. These early roles contributed to her analytical skills and understanding of complex systems.