Welcome to the new season of my life!
I am a deeply curious, adaptable and trilingual Software Developer, recently graduated from Makers Academy. I am passionate about challenging myself, learning new things and bringing new ideas into projects. Eager to start a new role where I can consolidate and extend my programming knowledge, aligning with a team that values feedback, communication and inclusivity, as well as continual growth. During my Makers journey I had the opportunity of developing my programming skills, learning the best practices of software engineering and enjoying being part of a team where I made friends for life.
| Name | Description | Tech/tools |
|---|---|---|
| Why Leave? | An interactive map to inform people about conflicts, traumas and sociopolitical issues occurring in unrepresented, marginalised nations and countries. Final group project at Makers Academy Frontend repo here Backend API repo here Deployed app here |
Languages & Frameworks: React, Cypress, Ruby on Rails, Rspec, CSS and Bootstrap Integration & Deployment Tools: Heroku, Vercel, Travis CI |
| Thermostat | Thermostat app that allows users to change and reset temperature and connects to weather API to fetch current temperature on different cities. | Languages and Frameworks: Javascript, Jasmine |
| Bank Tech Test | Bank program that allows user to make transactions such as deposits, withdrawals and see and print the balance. | Languages and Frameworks: Ruby, Rspec |
| Maiara Rodrigues Portfolio Website | My Portfolio Website | Languages and Frameworks: Javascript, HTML, CSS |
In the 16 weeks at Makers, I had the opportunity to learn and apply best practice in Software Design. The focus was on learning skills rather than techniques, and therefore I have been trained in OOP, TDD, SRP and BDD principles. Thanks to the imprinting received, I am committed to TDD and to the idea of crafting software that is clean, readable, maintainable. I learned to work by XP Values and follow Agile processes. During the course I built projects using:
- Languages: Ruby, Javascript, SQL, JQuery, React
- Frameworks: Rails
- Testing Frameworks: RSpec, Jasmine, Mocha/Chai, Capybara
- ORM: PostgreSql
- HTML, CSS
- Deployment: Heroku, Travis CI
- Version control via Github
I love to communicate with others so much so that I learnt two new human languages from scratch, just so I could talk more. While working in telecommunications and hospitality I acquired great communication skills, surrounded by a team and handling customer service enquiries. A standard day at Makers included afternoons of pair-programming where I would enjoy working asking questions and requesting feedback, so I am able to continue to grow and develop as a programmer.
At age 4 I learn to read and since then I have never stopped looking for opportunities to continue growing, learning, and improving. I changed professions drastically because I knew I would be able to teach myself something new. Makers Academy has shown me that I have the ability to pick up new technologies quickly to a high level and within a short space of time. I am very curious and creative, currently I am learning UX/UI principles.
At Makers I looked forward to the team projects where everyone would share their ideas and we would plan a project together. Today I can say I made friends from my cohort that I will have for life. One of the main selling points of coding for me is that development is a process which holds teamwork at its heart. I am looking to join a supportive team, in a role that would both challenge me and allow me to grow.
Moving countries twice and learning everything again gave me the determination to solve any problem I encounter. I did a lot of research and planning before deciding to change my career and life, and I apply this to tech problems. Working with telecommunications and technology in the past helped me to see problems from different perspectives and try new solutions. I have great attention to detail and I am very resilient, with that and creativity there is no problem that can get in my way. “Every problem is a gift. Without them we wouldn’t grow” – Tony Robbins
Aspers Casino (Nov'15 to Sept'20)
Valet
- Training and coaching new team members.
- Attention to detail when taking orders and delivering food and beverage to customers, ensuring a great customer experience.
- Use of in house mycros system and handling payments.
Bar Salento & Holiday Inn (Oct'14 to Nov'15)
Head Bartender
- Setting up of a new organizational process between the Kitchen, Bar and Floor
- Opening and closing the bar
- Answering phone calls with requests from customers
- Supervising my team
Movistar(O2) (Jan'09 to Nov'13)
Store Manager & Sales associate
- Managing a team of six members ensuring all staff were fully trained and happy within their role.
- Dealing with customer service enquiries and front-line complaints.
- Making sure the appropriate procedures were followed.
- Responsible for the balancing of tills and all closing administration at the end of day.
Vodafone (July'07 to Jan'09)
Sales Associate
- Problem solving and assisting customers with troubleshooting, billing and payments.
- Multitasking across multiple platforms while talking to customers.
- Consistently delivering a first class experience to all customers. Keeping updated on new products and services to be able to advise customers accordingly.
- Training on new technologies and hardware.
BTEC Certificate Level 2 in (equivalent to GCSEs)
Spanish Aviation
I am fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese
- Aerial Yoga - I love hanging upside down
- Boardgames - Seven wonders, Catan, Carcassonne, Love Letter, Coup, Exploding Kittens, Codenames
- Horse riding - They are my spirit animal
- Reading - This is my favourite "classic"