Tainá Medeiros
About Tainá Medeiros
Tainá Medeiros is a Tech Lead at Thoughtworks and a professor at Gama Academy in São Paulo, Brazil. She has extensive experience in software engineering and education, with a focus on promoting gender diversity in the tech industry through her project 'Meninas também jogam'.
Work at ThoughtWorks
Tainá Medeiros has been employed at ThoughtWorks since 2021, where she holds the position of Tech Lead. In this role, she leads development projects and collaborates with teams to implement agile software development methodologies. Her expertise in various programming languages and technologies contributes to the success of the projects she oversees. Additionally, she works as a Consultant Developer at ThoughtWorks, providing insights and solutions to enhance software development processes.
Education and Expertise
Tainá Medeiros has a strong educational background in software engineering. She studied at Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, where she earned a Master's degree in Systems and Computing from 2012 to 2014. She also holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Centro Universitário de João Pessoa, completed between 2006 and 2010. Furthermore, she pursued a specialization in Information Security at Estácio from 2009 to 2011. Her expertise includes agile methodologies, programming languages such as Java, C#, Python, and JavaScript, as well as technologies like React and Progressive Web Apps.
Background in Teaching
Tainá Medeiros has a significant background in academia, having served as a professor at multiple institutions. She worked at Faculdade Maurício de Nassau from 2014 to 2018 and at Universidade Potiguar from 2016 to 2019, where she also held the position of Coordinator. Additionally, she was a professor and project coordinator at IFRN from 2015 to 2017. Her teaching experience complements her technical skills, allowing her to effectively mentor and guide students in the field of technology.
Professional Experience in Software Development
Tainá Medeiros has extensive experience in software development, having worked in various roles since 2008. She began her career as a Software Engineer at Lojas Maia and later at Tecgeo - Tecnologia em Geoprocessamento. From 2019 to 2021, she worked at QuintoAndar as a Software Engineer. Her roles have involved utilizing a range of technologies and tools, including code versioning systems like Git and SVN, and cloud services such as AWS. This diverse experience has equipped her with a comprehensive skill set in software engineering.
Initiatives and Projects
Tainá Medeiros founded and coordinates the project 'Meninas também jogam', which aims to promote gamer culture and encourage more women to enter the IT field. This initiative highlights her commitment to diversity and inclusion within the technology sector. Through this project, she seeks to inspire and support women in pursuing careers in technology and gaming, fostering a more inclusive environment in the industry.