I am a colour-in-science enthusiast with hands-on experience in image science, color science, and multimedia production. I enjoy bridging science, technology, and creativity to deliver tangible results in research, development, and visual storytelling. Currently a Junior Image Science Engineer at ARRI and a Team Lead for a software development project, I’m seeking a full-time specialist role where I can apply my expertise in image science, multimedia production, and cross-functional leadership to drive innovation.

Tatyana Apostolova

I am a colour-in-science enthusiast with hands-on experience in image science, color science, and multimedia production. I enjoy bridging science, technology, and creativity to deliver tangible results in research, development, and visual storytelling. Currently a Junior Image Science Engineer at ARRI and a Team Lead for a software development project, I’m seeking a full-time specialist role where I can apply my expertise in image science, multimedia production, and cross-functional leadership to drive innovation.

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I am a colour-in-science enthusiast with hands-on experience in image science, color science, and multimedia production. I enjoy bridging science, technology, and creativity to deliver tangible results in research, development, and visual storytelling.

Currently a Junior Image Science Engineer at ARRI and a Team Lead for a software development project, I’m seeking a full-time specialist role where I can apply my expertise in image science, multimedia production, and cross-functional leadership to drive innovation.

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Language

Bulgarian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Junior Image Science Engineer at ARRI
November 1, 2019 - February 1, 2025
R&D – Camera Systems department focusing on image science, color science, and image quality optimization for digital cinema applications.
Team Lead – Software Development Project at Soft Uni
May 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
Led a cross-functional team delivering an end-to-end software project, coordinating priorities and timelines, gathering client requirements, translating business needs into actionable tasks, and ensuring high-quality delivery through continuous feedback and collaboration with internal stakeholders and real customers.
Team Lead – Software Development Project at Soft Uni
February 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
Continued leadership of the cross-functional team on a separate phase (Feb–Jul 2025), maintaining backlog clarity, milestones, and stakeholder communication; delivered on time with a focus on quality.
Master Thesis at FOGRA Research Institute for Media Technologies
March 1, 2017 - March 1, 2017
Developed a framework for benchmarking color accuracy of 3D rendering software using OBJ files with texture maps; contributed to the rendering engine and software proof process. Included evaluation with modern metrics and colorimetric considerations.
Summer Intern at FOGRA Research Institute (Munich)
July 1, 2018 - September 1, 2018
Collaborated to develop a MATLAB environment for data analysis, applied statistical and psychometric tools, contributed to weekly meetings, presentations, and reports, and supported printer certification projects.
Photographer Assistant at Freelance / Freelance Photographer
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2019
Collaborated on photo and video production tasks, maintained client communications, and supported day-to-day studio operations and shoots.
Documentary Photographer / Press Photographer at Geneva International Model United Nations – United Nations
March 1, 2017 - March 31, 2017
Delivered daily imagery for up to 300 participants across multiple committees and events; required strong time management, coordination, and coverage of all activities.
Exhibition Manager – Team Member at Signal & Noise and ILLUME exhibitions, West London
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016
Helped organize and present student work across departments; gained experience in event organization, teamwork, marketing, and public engagement.
Team Lead – Software Development Project at SoftUni
July 1, 2024 - July 1, 2025
Led a cross-functional team delivering a software project end-to-end, coordinating priorities, timelines, and communications with internal stakeholders and real customers. Gathered client requirements, translated business needs into actionable tasks, and ensured high-quality delivery through continuous feedback and collaboration.
Photographer / Freelance Photographer & Videographer at Freelance
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2019
Photographer assistant, freelance photographer and videographer. Managed client relations, scheduling, and multimedia production, delivering high-quality images and video assets across multiple assignments.
Documentary Photographer at Geneva International Model United Nations
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Documentary Photographer / Press media team. Delivered daily images for up to 300 participants across multiple committees and events, requiring strong time management, coordination, and comprehensive event coverage.
Summer Intern at FOGRA Research Institute
June 1, 2018 - August 31, 2018
Collaborated to develop a MATLAB environment for data analysis, applying statistical and psychometric tools, contributing to weekly meetings, presentations, reports, and supporting printer certification projects.

Education

Master's Degree in Colour in Science & Industry (COSi) at Erasmus Mundus Colour in Science & Industry (COSi Master)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Photography and Digital Imaging Technologies (PDIt) at Westminster University, Harrow Campus, London
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
Screen Printing Technology at Idea Store Library, Shadwell Learning Centre, London
August 1, 2013 - August 31, 2013
Printing Technologies (Polygraphy) at Technical University Sofia, Plovdiv Branch
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011
Paisii Hilendarski High School at Paisii Hilendarski High School, Plovdiv
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2009
Master's degree in Colour in Science & Industry (COSi) at Erasmus Mundus COSi (Across Europe)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Bachelor's Degree in Photography and Digital Imaging Technologies (PDIT) at Westminster University, Harrow campus, London
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2019
Screen Printing Technology at Idea Store Library, Shadwell Learning Centre, London
August 1, 2013 - April 11, 2026
Printing Technologies, Design and Production at Technical University Sofia, Plovdiv Branch
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011
High School Diploma at Paisii Hilendarski High School, Plovdiv
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2009

Qualifications

Imaging Science Award (APPLE) – January 2017
January 1, 2017 - April 11, 2026
EMJM D Scholarship
January 1, 2017 - April 11, 2026
National Scholarship – University of Westminster
January 1, 2017 - April 11, 2026
Apple Award for Imaging Science Course
January 1, 2017 - April 11, 2026
National Scholarship – Westminster University (J. Park / Apple gift award) EM/JMD Scholarship
January 1, 2014 - April 11, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Computers & Electronics, Professional Services