Iva Laginja
Version Control Trainer at GitFit
Paris, Ile-de-France
Summary
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Top SchoolIva Laginja is a postdoctoral researcher and version control trainer based in Paris, combining eight years of experience in astronomical instrumentation and high-contrast imaging with practical software workflow coaching. Her career spans roles at LESIA, the Space Telescope Science Institute, ONERA and Leiden Observatory, where she moved from instrument analysis to leading research on next-generation imaging techniques. She holds a PhD in Astronomy and Instrumentation and has applied that expertise to CNES-funded projects and precision optical work for space telescopes. Alongside research, she designs and teaches Git and GitHub courses, translating complex technical practices into reproducible team workflows. Born in Croatia and raised in Vienna, she brings an international perspective and a knack for science communication, from public outreach to technical training.
8 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science (B.B.Sc.), Astronomy, Physics, Bachelor of Science (B.B.Sc.), Astronomy, Physics at Universität WienMaster of Science (M.Sc.), Astronomy and Instrumentation, Master of Science (M.Sc.), Astronomy and Instrumentation at Universiteit LeidenDoctor of Philosophy - PhD, Astronomy and Instrumentation, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Astronomy and Instrumentation at Observatoire de ParisErasmus Student Exchange, Physics, Erasmus Student Exchange, Physics at University of StrasbourgMatura, Regular/General High School/Secondary Diploma Program, Ausgezeichneter Erfolg, Matura, Regular/General High School/Secondary Diploma Program, Ausgezeichneter Erfolg at Theresianische Akademie Wien
German, Croatian, English, French, Russian, Dutch
Github Skills (69)
python10
astronomy10
stochastic10
high-contrast10
pandas10
infrared10
data-science10
diffraction10
analytical10
data-analysis10
propagation10
imaging10
manipulation10
data-structures10
contrast10
Programming languages (6)
Github contributions (5)
ivalaginja/2021-04-27_AdvancedGit_repo3
Apr 2021 - Jul 2022
Git training repository 1 for the "Advanced git for astronomers" tutorial on 27 April 2021.
Contributions:3 reviews, 4 PRs, 4 pushes in 1 year 3 months
apriltraining
ivalaginja/2021-03-17_GitForAstronomersIntro
Mar 2021 - Jul 2022
Git training repository for the "Git for astronomers intro" tutorial on 17 March 2021.
Contributions:22 reviews, 2 PRs, 5 pushes in 1 year 4 months
marchtraining
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