Penélope Araújo
About Penélope Araújo
Penélope Araújo is a Mobile Developer at Thoughtworks, where she has worked since 2020. She has a background in iOS development and journalism, with experience at notable organizations including Apple Developer Academy and Rede Globo.
Work at ThoughtWorks
Penélope Araújo has been employed at ThoughtWorks since 2020 as a Mobile Developer. In this role, she has contributed to the development of mobile applications, focusing on utilizing a modern tech stack that includes Swift, UIKit, SwiftUI, and RxSwift. She has played a significant role in enhancing the user experience by working on various modules and components, including the checkout module for a multinational e-commerce platform that operates in 18 countries.
Previous Experience in Mobile Development
Before joining ThoughtWorks, Penélope worked at the Apple Developer Academy | UFPE as an iOS Developer from 2018 to 2020. During this time, she developed skills in creating iOS applications and contributed to the educational environment of the academy. She also worked briefly at Mesa Mobile Thinking as an iOS Developer in 2020, where she continued to refine her mobile development expertise.
Background in Journalism
Penélope has a background in journalism, having worked as a Web Reporter at Rede Globo from 2014 to 2015 and as a Journalist at Diálogo Comunicação Integrada from 2016 to 2017. This experience provided her with strong communication skills and an understanding of media dynamics, which she has integrated into her technical roles.
Education and Expertise
Penélope Araújo holds two bachelor's degrees from Universidade Federal de Pernambuco. She studied Information Systems, which laid the foundation for her technical skills in software development, and she also studied Comunicação Social / Jornalismo, enhancing her communication abilities. Her education supports her dual expertise in technology and media.
Technical Contributions and Projects
In her role as a lead iOS developer, Penélope developed an iOS library of reusable visual components for a multinational client. She focused on supporting users of this library through comprehensive documentation, unit tests, and snapshot tests. Additionally, she automated tasks using bash scripts and built CI/CD pipelines with Bitrise and Fastlane, demonstrating her proficiency in modern development practices.