I am a curious and enthusiastic full-stack software engineer with a background in People Ops. My career goals are making significant contributions to the organisation I work for, continuously learning to support my professional growth and helping people from underrepresented groups start their tech journey. I am a Makers Alumni and proud Co-Founder of Pensano Developers, a platform that helps graduates to improve their tech skills by working collaboratively on meaningful projects.
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| Name | Description | Tech/tools |
|---|---|---|
| Spendesk - HR Integrations | As part of the Ecosystem Integrations and Control Management Squads, I worked on the HR Integrations Project, automating onboarding and offboarding, pulling the data from 40+ HR tools into Spendesk so that the Finance team doesn’t need to add, edit, or remove users manually. | Node.js, TS, JS, React, Tailwind, GitHub, Jest, PostgreSQL, and Prisma (database library). |
| Pensano Developers website | A platform that empowers graduates to develop their tech skills by working collaboratively. I was involved in the ideation, UI, prototyping, creating components, implementing functionalities, home page responsiveness and styling. GitHub link | React, CSS, HTML, and JS. |
| Solved - Treasure Hunting mobile app | This mobile app consists of a live-action treasure hunting with clues to help users search for five secret London landmarks. I was involved in the ideation, UI, prototyping, implementing functionalities on the front end, data manipulation (calls from 2 APIs), integration testing and styling. | Node.js, Express, MongoDB Atlas, React Native, Expo Go and Jest. |
| Prosper Lend web app | Final project at Wiley Edge trainee program using Spring Boot JPA. Prosper Lend is a Business Loan Provider that offers exclusive interest rate discounts for companies committed to positively impacting the world. I was involved in both back and front-end, including creating the MySQL database, ER diagrams, planning (wireframes and prototyping), DTO/DAO/Service and Controllers (static pages, and avatar picture functionality), styling and mobile responsive design (CSS and HTML) | Spring Boot JPA, HTML, CSS, MySQL Workbench, Eclipse, and JUnit. |
| Aura mobile app | This mobile app was the winner of the Cisco prize 🏆 "Empowering Accessibility & Inclusion Through Innovation” and of the Nationwide prize 🏆 “Highest Potential Impact” at the Athena Hackathon 2023. Aura supports social inclusion by helping users find venues that cater to their specific needs, whether related to physical accessibility, neurological considerations, or creating the right ambience. | Under development with Node.js, Express, MongoDB Atlas, React Native, Expo Go and Jest. |
- Agile and Pair Programming
- Node.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, Jest, React, CSS3, HTML5, Tailwind, RESTful APIs, PostgreSQL, Prisma (database library), VCS (Git and GitHub), TablePlus, and Lokalise
- Have been exposed to MySQL, Docker, DataDog, Forest, and Zod
Spendesk - Spend Management Software, London - UK
- Worked on the HR Integrations project (Ecosystem Integrations Squad), which automates onboarding and offboarding, pulling the data from 40+ HR tools into Spendesk so that the Finance team doesn’t need to add, edit, or remove users manually https://www.spendesk.com/en/blog/hr-integration/
- Was part of the DEIA taskforce
- Tech stack: TypeScript, JavaScript, React, CSS3, GitHub, HTML5, Jest, MySQL, Docker, PostgreSQL, TablePlus, DataDog, and Forest
Wiley Edge, London - UK (04-07/2023)
- Selected among 500 candidates to join a group of 20 women in this full-stack trainee program which aims to increase the representation of women in tech
- 12-week full-time instructor-led Web Development Training with Financial Foundations, providing an insight into the finance industry and the various business lines that operate within a bank
- Built applications on a daily basis (on my Java practice repository you will find projects like a School Database, a DVD Library, a Flooring Ordering Program, a Vending Machine and a One-to-many association between Person & Vehicle, among others; plus the Superhero sightings web app and Prosper Lend web app.
VTEX Ecommerce Platform, London - UK (06/2021-08/2022)
- Managed day-to-day functions in 6 offices, the HR platform (~90 employees) and the purchasing flow; working closely with the Procurement, Legal, Finance and Controllership teams
- Mentored new Office Managers and Chief of Staff globally
- Worked closely with senior management to develop and implement policies, create and maintain a strong organisational culture, attract and retain talented employees, and ensure that the company remained compliant with relevant laws and regulations
- Contacted speakers and hosted weekly training for the Sales Enablement team, including Sales & Merchandising, Finance & Accounting, Supply Chain & Operations, Technology & Data, Digital Marketing
Brazilian Naval Commission in Europe, London - UK (02/2015-05/2021)
- Primary contact for all UK visa enquiries (~300 processes, including family members)
- Developed strategies and policies to address conflicts and improve workplace relationships
- Managed all aspects of onboarding and offboarding, and the HR management system ~80 employees
- Awarded Best Employee for consistently producing high-quality work (Jun-Dec 2018)
As someone who enjoys taking on new challenges and being part of new initiatives, I am proud to say that my latest adventure was to take part in a 24-hour hackathon. We formed the group on the day of the event, came up with an idea and started breaking our MVP down into smaller, more manageable parts so that everyone was aware of what they should do. We had a great time, and our project won two prizes. On another occasion, I realised our website's home page needed a 'Mobile first' approach, so I paired with a colleague to discuss our options and implement the changes. I learned about the W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI), and since then, I have become an advocate for it, creating awareness and sharing WAI resources with the teams I work with.
In my previous roles, I have adopted a networked approach, collaborating with other teams to achieve joint goals (e.g. with Procurement to negotiate better prices) and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders (e.g. office suppliers and benefit providers). During my Software Engineering training, I have adapted to different team dynamics, supported those who were struggling so they would not fall behind (e.g.project setup), and learned CSS on the go to help the team complete the project successfully when we found ourselves in a group without previous experience in this language. After the end of the course, my peer group and I decided to continue meeting and working together on projects, so we developed Pensano Devs which now has 10+ volunteer developers and designers working on meaningful projects while building their tech portfolios. I like being a go-to person and fostering an inclusive and positive environment. This was highlighted by my ex-colleagues via my LinkedIn recommendations.
As EMEA Growth Chief of Staff, I have become adept at multitasking and prioritising projects across various countries and areas, including Finance, IT, Hiring, Procurement, HR, and Facilities. My experience includes organising and streamlining team resources and processes, such as maintaining a network drive and employee files. As a member of a tech team, I like using project management tools and team charters to establish priorities, set deadlines, and ensure that everyone on the team is on the same page and has a clear understanding of their responsibilities. I like to work with prototypes and have been learning Figma in my free time. This ensures consistency across different sections of the web/mobile app and offers guidance regarding colour schemes, font sizes, and position of elements.
Makers Academy, London - UK (11/2022-03/2023)
- Awarded a full scholarship with the Codebar & Makers Represent Scholarship Programme
- Self-led learning 16-week full-time training
- Designed and built 17 programs working with minimum prior knowledge
- Collaborated in Agile teams with a focus on XP values and pair programming
- Practised OOD, TDD and Git workflow, to ensure our code was robust, maintainable, and efficient
- Specific training in empathy, feedback and teamwork
Fluminense Federal University, Rio de Janeiro (02/2012-02/2014)
- Distinction, 93%
- Activities: Paper presented at the III Congreso Internacional -X Simposio- de América Latina y el Caribe. 24-26/10/2012, UBA Ciencias Económicas. Buenos Aires, Argentina. Paper presented at the International Conference on the Arts and Humanities. 27-30/06/2013, Perugia, Italy. Mediator of the “Digital Media and The Environment” session.
Pontifical Catholic University, Rio de Janeiro (02/2006-12/2006)
- Distinction, 83%
- 3DS Max, Adobe Flash, Adobe After Effects
- Produced a short stop-motion animation video with the support of the Brazilian Government and in cooperation with the Film & Video Workshop
Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro (03/2002-12/2005)
- Distinction, 79%
- Teaching assistant of the Textile Workshop, from March to December 2005
- Volunteer coach and organiser at Codebar, a charity that provides programming workshops for underrepresented groups in tech
- I am interested in Art exhibitions and watercolour painting
- I play beach volleyball and dodgeball (🥇 first place mixed league Spring 2023)