Ajaita S.
About Ajaita S.
Ajaita S. is a Software Engineer currently employed at Coforma since 2023. She has a diverse background in software engineering and leadership roles, having previously worked at Meta, Instagram, and various positions at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Work at Coforma
Ajaita S. has been employed as a Software Engineer at Coforma since 2023. In this role, she contributes to software development projects, applying her technical skills and experience gained from previous positions. Coforma focuses on creating user-centered digital solutions, aligning with her expertise in systems thinking and human-centered design.
Previous Experience at Meta
Before joining Coforma, Ajaita S. worked at Meta as a Software Engineer from 2021 to 2022. During her tenure in Seattle, Washington, she was involved in various software development initiatives, enhancing her skills in a fast-paced tech environment. This experience contributed to her professional growth in software engineering.
Leadership at Design For America
Ajaita S. served as President of Design For America at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from 2020 to 2021. In this leadership role, she guided projects that emphasized social impact through design. Prior to this, she was the Vice President of Professional Outreach from 2019 to 2020, where she focused on building partnerships and enhancing professional development opportunities for members.
Educational Background
Ajaita S. earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and Statistics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, studying from 2017 to 2021. Her educational background provided a solid foundation in technical skills and analytical thinking. Additionally, she attended Middlesex County Academy for Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Technologies, where she studied Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
Internships and Research Experience
Ajaita S. has completed several internships, including positions at Instagram and Facebook. She interned at Instagram for two months in 2020 and held multiple internships at Facebook between 2018 and 2019. Furthermore, she worked as a Research Project Lead and Research Assistant at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, contributing to various research initiatives from 2017 to 2020.