Helena Maximo
About Helena Maximo
Helena Maximo is a software engineer currently employed at Trusted Health in São Paulo, Brazil, since 2022. She has a diverse background in education and software development, with experience as an IB Examiner and various teaching roles.
Work at Trusted Health
Helena Maximo has been employed at Trusted Health as a Software Engineer since 2022. Her role involves developing software solutions to enhance healthcare services. She works in São Paulo, Brazil, contributing to the company's mission of improving health outcomes through technology.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Prior to her current position, Helena Maximo worked at Magrathea Labs. She served as a Software Engineering Intern for two months in 2021 and later as a Software Developer from 2021 to 2022 for seven months. Her experience at Magrathea Labs provided her with foundational skills in software development and engineering.
Educational Background
Helena Maximo studied at Católica de Santa Catarina - Centro Universitário, where she earned a Technologist degree in System Analysis and Development from 2019 to 2021. She also holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication: Journalism from Universidade Federal do Paraná, completed from 1999 to 2003. Additionally, she obtained a Master's degree in Political Science: Communication and Politics from Universidade de Brasília, from 2006 to 2008, and a Doctorate in Sociology: Communication and Politics from the same university, completed from 2009 to 2013.
Teaching and Coordination Roles
Helena Maximo has held various teaching and coordination positions throughout her career. She worked as a Teacher at BOM JESUS/IELUSC in 2014 and served as a University Professor at Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, she was a Pedagogical Coordinator and Teacher at Coree International School from 2013 to 2018, where she managed educational technologies and coordinated the International Baccalaureate curriculum.
Research and Certifications
During her postgraduate studies, Helena conducted research on media and politics, focusing on changes in political behavior. She has also taught qualitative analysis software courses (NVivo) for Political Science and Advertising students. In January 2020, she obtained CELTA certification after completing a full-time course in London, which qualifies her to teach English as a foreign language.