Stela Kostova

Stela Kostova, Ph.D., has a diverse range of work experience. Stela currently holds the position of Senior Director of Product Design and User Assistance at Alludo, starting in March 2022. Prior to this, they worked at Corel Corporation for many years, taking on various roles including Director of Product Design, Director of Product Development, Senior Manager of Product Development, Documentation Manager, and Lead Writer/Acting Documentation Manager. Stela'sresponsibilities at Corel included overseeing the design and development of products such as CorelDRAW Graphics Suite, Corel Painter, PaintShop Pro, and WordPerfect Office.

Before joining Corel, Stela worked as a Teaching Assistant at Ottawa University, where they focused on Business English and English Grammar. Stela also worked as a Research Assistant at Carleton University. Additionally, Stela has translation experience in the fields of poetry and fiction.

In their earlier career, Stela worked as an English Language and Literature Teacher at Vasil Aprilov Language School. Stela also worked as a Technical Documentation Writer for various companies.

Overall, Stela Kostova's work experience spans various industries and roles, with a particular focus on product design, development, and documentation.

Stela Kostova, Ph.D., began their education journey in 1987 when they enrolled at Veliko Turnovo University. Stela pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in English, specializing in English Language and Literature. Stela completed their undergraduate studies in 1992.

Following their bachelor's degree, Stela Kostova continued to pursue higher education. In 1993, they attended Mount Holyoke College as a Foreign Fellow, focusing on English Literature and Psychology. This experience lasted until 1994.

In 1994, Stela furthered their studies at Carleton University, where they obtained a Master of Arts degree in English. Stela'sconcentration during this period was English Language and Literature.

Stela Kostova's dedication to education continued, and they achieved their highest academic qualification from the University of Ottawa. From 1995 to 2001, they engaged in interdisciplinary research, specializing in English Literature, ultimately earning a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree.

Through this chronological sequence of educational experiences, Stela Kostova, Ph.D., developed a comprehensive foundation in English Language and Literature, specializing in various aspects such as psychology and interdisciplinary research.