Lara Santos
About Lara Santos
Lara Santos is an Associate Software Engineer at Made Tech with a diverse background in software development, quality assurance, and hospitality.
Company
Lara Santos is currently employed at Made Tech as an Associate Software Engineer. Made Tech is an organization that focuses on providing digital, data, and technology services to the public sector, aiming to improve public services. Her role at Made Tech involves enhancing software solutions, and she has worked on significant projects for clients like the Ministry of Justice and the DVLA.
Previous Job Roles
Lara Santos has held various positions prior to her current role. She has worked at PTW in London as a Quality Assurance Tester for five months in 2021-2022. Her career also includes a two-year tenure as a Poker Dealer at PokerStars at The Hippodrome Casino. Additionally, she worked as a Groups, Conference, and Events Sales & Planning Executive for The Waldorf Hilton, London, and has held positions such as Lead Cashier and Card Room Dealer at Caesars Entertainment, Inc., and Guest Relations Officer at Meliá Hotels International.
Education and Expertise
Lara Santos pursued her education at various respected institutions. She studied at Universidade do Algarve and earned a Bachelor's degree in Tourism and Travel Services Management, a course that spanned five years. She also attended CareerFoundry, where she focused on Web Page, Digital/Multimedia, and Information Resources Design, achieving a qualification as a User Experience Designer. Further, she studied Tourism and Recreation at Akademia Wychowania Fizycznego im. Eugeniusza Piaseckiego w Poznaniu for one year.
Technical Skills and Projects
In her role at Made Tech, Lara Santos has contributed to enhancing software solutions for the Ministry of Justice using C# .NET and Content and Cloud Azure. She has also worked on serverless technologies, including AWS Lambda and DynamoDB, for the DVLA. Additionally, she has experience in developing iOS native mobile applications using Swift in Xcode for the Met Office.
Personal Interests
Outside of her professional life, Lara Santos is an enthusiastic archer and participates in weekly board game evenings at her office. She has experience as a freelance professional poker dealer and game tester, demonstrating her versatility in various roles. Her personal interests also include solo travel and robotics, indicating her curiosity and passion for exploring new fields and technologies.