Irina Shishko

Irina Shishko is an accomplished software testing and engineering professional with over 24 years of experience in the healthcare technology sector. Currently serving as the Principal Software Test Lead at Candela Medical since January 2020, Irina excels in project management and cross-functional communication, collaborating with business and development teams to establish clear requirements. Prior experience includes roles as a Senior Software Engineer at HealthEdge, where testing strategies were developed for the HealthRule Payor product, and as a Senior Systems Engineer and QA Lead at HeartWare Inc, focusing on process improvement in FDA-regulated environments. Additional experience encompasses leadership positions at Siemens Healthcare, BAYER Healthcare, and Abbott, with a proven track record in the full software development life cycle, software validation, and team leadership. Irina holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Massachusetts Lowell.