Lorena Leão
About Lorena Leão
Lorena Leão is a Software Engineer with a background in Computer Science, currently working at Cyral. She has experience in various programming languages and actively promotes women in STEM.
Work at Cyral
Lorena Leão currently works at Cyral as a Software Engineer, a position she has held since 2021. She is based in Redwood City, California, and operates in a remote capacity. Prior to her current role, she served as a Software Engineer Intern at Cyral from 2020 to 2021 for one year. During her internship, she gained practical experience in software development and contributed to various projects within the company.
Education and Expertise
Lorena Leão earned her Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, where she studied from 2016 to 2021. She also completed her Ensino Médio Integrado ao Ensino Técnico at Centro Federal de Educação Tecnológica de Minas Gerais from 2013 to 2015. Her academic background has equipped her with a solid foundation in computer science principles and practices.
Research Experience
Lorena has extensive research experience in computer science. She worked as an Undergraduate Research Fellow at Departamento de Ciência da Computação - UFMG from 2019 to 2020 and as a Research Volunteer in 2021. Additionally, she contributed to the Laboratório de Compiladores as an Undergraduate Research Fellow from 2018 to 2019. These roles allowed her to engage in hands-on research and deepen her understanding of computational theories.
Technical Skills
Lorena Leão has worked with a diverse set of programming languages, including C, C++, Java, Python, SML/NJ, and Prolog. She currently has the most experience with the Go programming language. Her keen interest in learning new programming languages and exploring different programming paradigms enhances her technical skill set and adaptability in software development.
Advocacy for Women in STEM
Lorena actively promotes women in STEM through various initiatives. Her commitment to supporting female representation in technology reflects her dedication to fostering an inclusive environment within the field of computer science.