Iryna Dohndorf is a software engineer at Karakun, where she works on customer projects using the Java technology stack. With strong technical expertise, genuine curiosity, and a deep passion for computer science, she develops technologies that tackle the challenges of modern companies and today’s society. As an active member of the BaselOne Program Committee, the Devoxx UK Program Committee, and a frequent international speaker, she is dedicated to inspiring developers and supporting the growth of the global Java community.An enthusiastic interdisciplinary researcher and developer, Iryna has conducted research in modeling and optimization at TU Dortmund and has worked on software for autonomous driving, government agencies, and EU initiatives supporting the advancement of organic farming.Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, and is passionate about swimming, skiing, and—most recently—cycling.Iryna’s recent articles include:https://dev.karakun.com/2025/04/02/tdd-genai.htmlhttps://dev.karakun.com/2024/06/26/ai-software-development.htmlhttps://dev.karakun.com/2025/09/18/Kotlin-K2-Compiler.htmlhttps://dev.karakun.com/2024/07/24/devoxxuk.htmlYou can learn more about her software development work and research at:https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=eIKkTkYAAAAJ&hl=enhttps://www.amazon.com/-/de/dp/B00PULZWO8/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Kirh-rp9pbyAgqoszM9tdA.X-dlvMuAEisO6Jduc7dWS8f9CrjdJ8mFV7XSxVJFx90&dib_tag=se&qid=1749633651&refinements=p_27%3AIryna+Felko&s=books&sr=1-1
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