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General Information

Full Name Daniela Ivanova
Date of Birth 25th of April 1997
Languages Bulgarian (Native), English (C1), German (B1)

Education

  • 2020 - now
    PhD in Computing Science
    University of Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland
    • Independently secured UKRI scholarship as part of the Computer Vision and Autonomous Systems research group at the University of Glasgow.
    • Conducting research on the topic of deep learning for analogue film restoration (detection, segmentation and in-painting of artifacts), network interpretability, generative models and multimodal approaches to general image restoration. Preliminary work been published in top-tier graphics conferences.
  • 2016 - 2020
    BSc (Hons) in Computing Science
    University of Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland
    • Graduated with First Class Honours.
    • Completed a dissertation with on the topic "A deep learning approach to artefact correction for photographic film" and developed a strong understanding of machine learning algorithms and neural networks architectures, as well as the ability to conduct independent research. Obtained the highest GPA of the year.
    • Awarded the Most Outstanding Undergraduate Project Award, 2020 by UofG School of Computing Science
    • Awarded the Scottish Young Software Engineer of the Year, October 2020, for final year project, "A deep learning approach to artefact correction for analogue film"
    • Awarded the Most Outstanding ULevel 3 Honours Student, 2019 by UofG School of Computing Science
  • 2011 - 2016
    Secondary School Diploma
    Dobri Chintulov School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Sliven, Bulgaria
    • Overall grade - 6.00 (highest possible), with 6 in Advanced Higher Maths, Informatics, Physics.
    • Received the American Foundation for Bulgaria Scholarship in 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016, for excellence in academic achievement
    • Won first place in the National Olympiad in English language in 2013, 2014 and 2016
    • Won first place in the National Olympiad in Bulgarian language and Literature in 2016
    • Won first place in the National Olympiad in History in 2016

Experience

  • 2020 - now
    Teaching Assistant
    University of Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland
    • Teaching assistance in courses at undergraduate and posgraduate level, including Deep Learning, Computer Vision Methods and Applications, Data Fundamentals, Programming
  • 2018 - 2020
    Software Developer
    Obashi Technology, Falkirk, Scotland
    • Back- and front-end developer, worked on designing and implementing an online business asset management platform.
  • 2016 - 2018
    Print Specialist
    Staples UK, Glasgow, Scotland

Honors and Awards

  • 2019
    • Most Outstanding Level 3 Honours Student, UofG School of Computing Science
  • 2020
    • Most Outstanding Undergraduate Project Award, UofG School of Computing Science
    • Scottish Young Software Engineer of the Year

Other Interests

  • Hobbies: analogue photography, film, hill-climbing, analogue synthesisers