Joana Silva
About Joana Silva
Joana Silva is a Tech Dojo Software Engineer at Talkdesk, with a background in Informatics and Computing Engineering from FEUP and experience in event management and coordination.
Current Position at Talkdesk
Joana Silva currently holds the position of Tech Dojo - Software Engineer at Talkdesk. In this role, she is actively involved in organizing and participating in workshops, talks, and networking sessions as part of the Tech Dojo event. Her responsibilities also include securing sponsorships and managing external relationships related to the event.
Previous Roles and Experience
Joana Silva has a diverse background in event management and coordination. From 2018 to 2020, she served as a Member of the External Management and Relationships department at Semana de Informática in FEUP. She was also a member of NIAEFEUP from 2017 to 2021. During her tenure, she focused on building and maintaining relationships with companies to support various student events, with a particular emphasis on professional development and networking.
Educational Background
Joana Silva has a strong academic background in both technology and language studies. She completed her primary and secondary education at Colégio Paulo VI, focusing on Ciências e Tecnologias, from 2000 to 2016. In higher education, she pursued an Integrated Master in Informatics and Computing Engineering at Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto from 2016 to 2021. She also studied at Seoul National University of Science and Technology, achieving a certificate from SeoulTech's International Summer School in 2018. Additionally, she completed a 60-hour course in Korean Language and Literature at Faculdade de Letras da Universidade do Porto in 2012.
Technical and Event Management Skills
Joana Silva possesses a combination of technical and event management skills. In her current role at Talkdesk, she utilizes her expertise in software engineering and event coordination. Her responsibilities include organizing educational and networking events, securing sponsorship deals, and managing relationships with external stakeholders. Her experience from previous positions at Semana de Informática and NIAEFEUP further highlights her capability in handling large-scale student events and professional development initiatives.