Iva Laginja
Version Control Trainer at GitFit
Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
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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.
9 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
Stackoverflow
212reputation
12kreached
3answers
2questions
Github Skills (43)
python10
data-science10
astronomy10
stochastic10
pandas10
imaging10
data-structure10
diffraction10
data-analysis10
open-access9
journal9
reduction9
algorithm9
hardware9
data-structures9
Programming languages (7)
Github contributions (5)
ivalaginja/2021-05-19_AdvancedGit_repo3
May 2021 - Jul 2022
Git training repository 3 for the "Advanced git for astronomers" tutorial on 19 May 2021.
Contributions:5 reviews, 10 PRs, 12 pushes in 1 year 2 months
ivalaginja/ivalaginja.github.io
Dec 2020 - Nov 2025
:triangular_ruler: Jekyll theme for building a personal site, blog, project documentation, or portfolio.
Contributions:58 pushes in 4 years 11 months
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