María Picado álvarez
About María Picado álvarez
María Picado Álvarez is a Junior Software Engineer specializing in technical support at Liferay since 2020, with a background in web programming and augmented reality development.
Work at Liferay
María Picado Álvarez has been employed at Liferay since 2020, serving as a Junior Software Engineer in Technical Support. In this role, she contributes to the company's technical support initiatives, leveraging her software engineering skills to assist clients and enhance user experiences. Her tenure at Liferay spans four years, during which she has developed a solid understanding of the company's products and services.
Previous Experience
Before joining Liferay, María worked at Carrefour from 2017 to 2020 as a Java Developer in Financial Services. Her role involved developing software solutions tailored to financial applications. Prior to that, she was employed at Reale Compañía de Seguros S.A. as a Web Programmer for five months in 2015-2016. She also worked at Delega y Funciona as a Web Application Programmer for six months in 2016-2017 and at Adatio Sistemas, S.L. as a Software Programmer for three months in 2011.
Education and Expertise
María completed her Grado en Ingeniería del Software at Universidad Complutense de Madrid from 2011 to 2016. Her academic background includes a focus on software engineering principles and practices. Additionally, she studied at I.E.S Tetuán de las Victorias, where she achieved a Técnico en Explotación de Sistemas Informáticos, and at I.E.S Virgen de la Paloma, earning a Ciclo Formativo de Grado Superior en Desarrollo de Aplicaciones Informáticas. She possesses extensive experience in web programming, utilizing technologies such as PHP, SQL databases, Bootstrap, and HTML5.
Final Degree Project
For her final degree project, María focused on augmented reality video games, utilizing Unity3D, C#, and the Vuforia SDK. This project highlights her capability in modern software development and her interest in innovative technologies within the gaming industry.
Career Development and Future Opportunities
María is open to exploring new opportunities beyond her current focus on web programming. Her diverse background in software development and technical support positions her well for various roles in the technology sector. She aims to expand her skill set and engage in projects that challenge her and enhance her professional growth.