Marija Najdova
About Marija Najdova
Marija Najdova is a Team Lead at MUI, where she has contributed to the development of open source UI frameworks. She has a background in software engineering, having worked at notable companies such as Microsoft and S&T System Integration and Technology Distribution AG.
Current Role at MUI
Marija Najdova currently serves as a Team Lead at MUI, a position she has held since May 2021. In this role, she leads the core team, focusing on enhancing open source UI frameworks. Her responsibilities include overseeing project development and ensuring the quality of contributions to various open source projects under the MUI umbrella.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to her current role, Najdova worked at Microsoft as a Software Engineer 2 from 2018 to 2020. She also held a position as a Software Engineer at Microsoft for nine months in 2018. Additionally, she worked at S&T System Integration and Technology Distribution AG as a Full-stack Java & AngularJS Developer from 2015 to 2018, where she gained significant experience in software development.
Education and Expertise
Marija Najdova studied at the Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering, where she earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Computer Science from 2011 to 2015. This educational background laid the foundation for her expertise in software engineering and development, which she has applied throughout her career.
Contributions to Open Source Projects
Najdova has made significant contributions to various open source projects, including Material UI, Base UI, Joy UI, and MUI System. Her involvement in these projects showcases her commitment to advancing UI frameworks and improving user experiences in software development.
Early Career and Internships
Marija Najdova began her career with internships at Makedonski Telekom AD in 2012 and 2013, where she gained initial experience in the telecommunications sector. She also worked as a Computer Lab Assistant at the Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering from 2014 to 2015, further developing her technical skills.