Alena Nikolaeva

Alena Nikolaeva is a Senior Product Designer at Deel since September 2024, previously serving as a Product Designer at GitHub, where contributions were made to GitHub Copilot, the leading AI developer tool. Alena's diverse experience includes roles such as Bootcamp Instructor at CódigoFacilito, focusing on web accessibility, and Senior Product Designer at Xata.io, leading efforts in accessibility and design systems. Earlier roles encompassed frontend development at Typeform and Hanzo Studio, as well as leadership in product design at Next Limit. Alena holds a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science and Engineering from VIU - Universidad Internacional de Valencia, complemented by a Master's in Web and App Design: UX/UI from LABASAD. Additional qualifications include accessibility certification and a Product Manager Nanodegree. Alena’s educational journey spans several institutions, contributing to a well-rounded expertise in technology, design, and user experience.