Diala Erekat

Diala E. serves as the Lead Engineer at Hummingbird Ventures since 2023, previously contributing as a Senior Platform Engineer at Collective, where involvement in optimizing codebase structure and enhancing user experience through a transition to Hooks was notable. Prior experience includes roles as a Senior Software Engineer & Solution Architect at Tend, focusing on transforming legacy systems and integrating FinTech products, and as a Teaching Assistant at Bilkent University, guiding students in Python and Java. Diala has also worked with startups at Mpress Technologies and contributed to product development as a Founding Engineer at Puente Technology & Design, showcasing a strong foundation in full-stack development and mentorship. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Computer Vision and Affective Computing from Bilkent University and a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Software Engineering from Hacettepe University.