Raquel Cota
About Raquel Cota
Raquel Cota is a Junior Outsystems Developer at KPMG Portugal, having transitioned from a career in recruitment to programming. She holds multiple degrees in Translation and Interpretation and Human Resources Management, and has completed various courses in UX/UI design and computer programming.
Work at KPMG Portugal
Raquel Cota has been employed at KPMG Portugal as a Junior Outsystems Developer since 2023. In this role, she contributes to the development and implementation of Outsystems applications, leveraging her programming skills and knowledge gained from her previous experiences. Her position is based in Lisbon, Portugal.
Education and Expertise
Raquel Cota holds multiple degrees in Translation and Interpretation, having studied at Macao Polytechnic University, Beijing Language and Culture University, and Polytechnic of Leiria. She also completed a Postgraduate Degree in Human Resources Management from Universidade Europeia. Additionally, she pursued a FullStack Software Course at Code for All and a UX/UI Designer program at FLAG, enhancing her skills in user experience design.
Background
Raquel Cota transitioned from a recruitment career to full stack development. She began her professional journey as an HR Trainee at Wyser in 2018, focusing on Banking & Insurance and Tax & Legal sectors. She later worked as a Global Tech Talent Acquisition Specialist at Noesis and OLX Group, where she honed her skills in tech recruitment before fully committing to programming.
Achievements
Raquel has completed various educational programs to support her career transition, including a bootcamp at Academia de Código and a UX/UI course. She has also participated in CS50, an introduction to computer science offered by Harvard University. Her diverse educational background and professional experiences reflect her commitment to continuous learning and development in technology and user-centric solutions.
Interests and Hobbies
Raquel Cota has a strong interest in user-centric solutions and problem-solving. She enjoys building puzzles, which aligns with her enthusiasm for usability and future technological advancements. Her passion for programming and user experience design drives her professional pursuits.