👩💻 Milena Araujo
About 👩💻 Milena Araujo
Milena Araujo is a Community Engineer at Raycast, with a background in software engineering and a strong interest in data-informed decision-making. She has previously held positions at Amadeus, Spotify, and Inteligis/LSI, and has a Master's degree in Computer Science from Universidade Federal de Campina Grande.
Work at Raycast
Milena Araujo has been working at Raycast as a Community Engineer since 2023. In this role, she focuses on enhancing community engagement and support, leveraging her technical background to foster connections between users and the product. Her experience in community-oriented roles allows her to effectively address user needs and feedback.
Previous Experience at Spotify
Milena Araujo spent six years at Spotify, where she held multiple positions. She worked as a Web Developer from 2016 to 2017, followed by a role as Engineer II from 2018 to 2022. Additionally, she served as a Developer Advocate for three months in 2020. During her tenure, she contributed to the development of the Web Player and led impactful features that enhanced user experience.
Internship at Amadeus
In 2011, Milena Araujo completed a four-month internship as a Software Engineer at Amadeus in Sophia Antipolis, France. This experience provided her with foundational skills in software development and exposure to the tech industry in a European context.
Education and Expertise
Milena Araujo holds a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from Universidade Federal de Campina Grande, which she earned from 2007 to 2012. She further pursued a Master's Degree in Computer Science at the same institution from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, she studied at INSA Lyon, focusing on Computer Science and Software Engineering from 2010 to 2011, which included an exchange program.
Research and Interests
Milena Araujo dedicated her master's thesis to studying Computer-Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW), specifically examining behavioral differences in online Q&A communities. She has a strong interest in data-informed decisions and experimentation, including A/B testing, which reflects her analytical approach to technology and community engagement.