Diana De' Carli Valença
About Diana De' Carli Valença
Diana De' Carli Valença serves as the Program Delivery Director at Thoughtworks, where she has worked since 2021. With a strong background in psychology and computer science, she brings a unique perspective to managing technology projects and has extensive experience in project management and business analysis.
Work at ThoughtWorks
Diana De' Carli Valença has held multiple roles at ThoughtWorks since 2017. She currently serves as Program Delivery Director and Lead Project Manager, positions she has held since 2021 in the San Francisco Bay Area. Prior to her current roles, she worked as a Project Manager from 2017 to 2019 in Recife, Brazil, and briefly as a Project Manager again in 2020 in San Francisco. Additionally, she served as a Business Analyst from 2019 to 2020 in the same region. Her diverse experience within the company has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of project management and delivery.
Education and Expertise
Diana holds a Doctorate in Computer Science from Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, where she studied from 2015 to 2019. She also earned a Master's degree in Project Management from CIn - UFPE between 2012 and 2014. Prior to her technical education, she completed a Bachelor's degree in Psychology at FAFIRE from 2000 to 2005. This educational background in both psychology and computer science enables her to approach technology projects with a unique perspective, enhancing her effectiveness in program delivery.
Background
Diana has a diverse professional background that spans various roles and industries. Before joining ThoughtWorks, she worked as a psychologist at Holon Systemic Solutions from 2012 to 2014 and at HUT - Hospital from 2008 to 2012 in Recife, Brazil. She also served as a doctoral researcher at FACEPE from 2015 to 2017. Her experiences in psychology and research contribute to her understanding of team dynamics and project management.
Achievements
Diana has developed expertise in process optimization and project delivery throughout her career. She has a history of working in various roles, including business analysis and project management, which enriches her approach to program delivery. Additionally, she has been involved in coaching and mentoring, contributing to team development and leadership growth. Her combination of skills in business planning and management has driven successful project outcomes.
Teaching Experience
Since 2018, Diana has served as an Invited Professor at CESAR School in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil. In this role, she shares her knowledge and experience in project management and technology with students, contributing to their academic and professional development. Her teaching experience complements her extensive background in project management and delivery.