Monica Calderaro
About Monica Calderaro
Monica Calderaro is a Senior Software Developer at Thoughtworks, specializing in microfrontends and advocating for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the tech industry. She has a strong background in telecommunications and extensive experience in software development across various roles and locations.
Work at ThoughtWorks
Monica Calderaro has held multiple roles at ThoughtWorks since joining the company. Currently, she serves as a Senior Software Developer in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, a position she has held since 2023. Prior to this, she worked as the Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (NL) for six months in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands, and as a Senior Software Developer from 2020 to 2022 in Barcelona. Her experience also includes roles as a Graduate Software Developer and Consultant Software Developer at ThoughtWorks, showcasing her extensive involvement in various capacities within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Monica Calderaro possesses a degree in Telecommunications Engineering from Universidad José Antonio Páez, which she completed from 2006 to 2011. She further enhanced her skills by attending Ironhack, where she completed a web development bootcamp and achieved Full Stack Developer certification in 2017. Her technical expertise spans a wide range of technologies, including Node.js, ES6, HTML & CSS, JavaScript, Typescript, Java, Springboot, PostgreSQL, AWS, Docker, VueJS, Kotlin, Svelte, and React.
Background in Software Development
Monica transitioned from a telecommunications career to software development after completing her web development bootcamp. She has accumulated significant experience in the tech industry, having worked in various roles such as Full Stack Developer at Home Select and Product Engineer at SORTIS. Additionally, she has served as a Trainer at ThoughtWorks University, where she contributed to the education and development of new talent in the field.
Advocacy for Diversity and Inclusion
Monica Calderaro is an advocate for LGBTQIA+ rights and actively champions Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) within the tech industry. Her commitment to these values was evident during her tenure as Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at ThoughtWorks, where she worked to promote a more inclusive workplace. Her advocacy efforts reflect her dedication to creating equitable opportunities for underrepresented groups in technology.
Current Projects and Technologies
In her current role as a Senior Software Developer at ThoughtWorks, Monica is focused on developing microfrontends for a local retail client. She utilizes technologies such as React, Typescript, and Java Springboot to deliver effective solutions. This project highlights her ability to apply her extensive technical skills to meet client needs in a dynamic environment.