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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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2018 - 2020
Software Developer
Obashi Technology, Falkirk, Scotland
- Back- and front-end developer, worked on designing and implementing an online business asset management platform.
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2016 - 2018
Print Specialist
Staples UK, Glasgow, Scotland
Honors and Awards
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2019
- Most Outstanding Level 3 Honours Student, UofG School of Computing Science
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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