Simona Mihai
About Simona Mihai
Simona Mihai is a Principal Software Engineer with extensive experience in software development and data engineering. She has worked at notable companies such as Twilio, Zipwhip, and Uplevel, and holds degrees in Computer Science and Psychology.
Current Role at Uplevel
Simona Mihai serves as a Principal Software Engineer at Uplevel, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on software development and engineering practices, contributing her extensive experience in the tech industry. Her responsibilities include leading engineering projects and collaborating with teams to enhance software solutions.
Previous Experience at Twilio
Simona Mihai worked at Twilio as a Principal Software Engineer from 2022 to 2023. During her tenure, she was based in Seattle, Washington. Prior to this role, she also served as a Senior Engineering Manager at Twilio for 7 months in 2023, where she managed engineering teams and projects.
Experience at Zipwhip
At Zipwhip, Simona Mihai held multiple roles over a span of 4 years, from 2019 to 2023. She initially joined as a Sr. Data Engineer and later transitioned to the position of SQL/BI Developer. Her work at Zipwhip involved data engineering and business intelligence, contributing to the company's data strategy and analytics.
Background in Data Engineering and Business Intelligence
Simona Mihai has a strong background in data engineering and business intelligence, having worked at Efinancial as a BI Developer/DBA from 2003 to 2017. This 14-year experience provided her with a solid foundation in database management and business analytics, which she applied in her subsequent roles.
Education and Academic Qualifications
Simona Mihai earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science in Psychology from Walden University. This combination of technical and psychological studies supports her approach to software engineering and team management.