Helene Carrer
About Helene Carrer
Helene Carrer is a Lead Program Manager at Thoughtworks, where she has worked since 2021. She co-founded Gongo in 2014 and has over 15 years of experience in the IT sector, focusing on building performance teams and managing software projects.
Work at ThoughtWorks
Helene Carrer has held multiple roles at ThoughtWorks, including Lead Project Manager and Senior Project Manager. She began her tenure in 2017 and served in the Senior Project Manager position until 2020. In 2021, she transitioned to her current role as Lead Program Manager, where she continues to contribute to software project management and team performance.
Education and Expertise
Helene Carrer studied Computer Science at Universidade Luterana do Brasil from 2005 to 2010. She also pursued further education in Management, Entrepreneurship, and Marketing at PUCRS from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, she completed the Preliminary English Test at the University of Cambridge, enhancing her language skills for professional settings.
Background in IT
Helene Carrer has over 15 years of experience in the IT sector, working in various capacities across multiple companies. Her career includes roles such as Software Test Analyst at Embratec Good Card, System Analyst at e-Core, and Product Owner at 4all Tecnologia. This diverse experience has equipped her with a strong foundation in software development and project management.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
In 2014, Helene co-founded Gongo, a platform designed to automate and confirm scheduling. This initiative reflects her commitment to improving operational efficiency and her passion for software projects. She has been actively involved in Gongo LTDA as a Business Founder for the past 10 years.
Professional Roles Prior to ThoughtWorks
Before her extensive work at ThoughtWorks, Helene held several significant positions. She worked at Dell as Coordenadora de Projetos de Mudanças em TI for three months in 2014. At e-Core, she served as a Business System Analyst for three years and as a System Analyst for five months in 2011. Her early career also included a role as a Software Test Analyst at Embratec Good Card, where she worked for four years.