Summary
Alina Filimokhina is a computer scientist with eight years of practical experience, currently pursuing an MS in Computer Science at the University of Colorado Boulder and based in San Francisco. She has teaching and assessment experience from Indiana University's Luddy School, where she served as an associate instructor for competitive programming and as a grader for algorithm design courses. Her background blends real-time backend training with strong algorithmic foundations, reflecting both practical systems knowledge and competitive problem-solving skills. As a member of Rewriting the Code, she contributes to a community focused on advancing women in tech, indicating a commitment to mentorship and diversity. Alina graduated magna cum laude with a BS in Computer Science from University of the People, signaling consistent academic excellence alongside hands-on roles. Colleagues describe her as someone who pairs rigorous algorithmic thinking with pragmatic engineering, often surfacing elegant solutions to performance-sensitive problems.
8 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science, Magna Cum Laude, Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science, Magna Cum Laude at University of the People
Real-Time Backend, Real-Time Backend at EPIC Institute of Technology
Master of Science - MS, Computer Science, Master of Science - MS, Computer Science at University of Colorado Boulder
English, Russian