Hi, I’m JoanaA little bit of myself…When people ask me what defines me as a person I always say creativity. I am a Creative person. On top of that I am a polymath. I love an array of different things, and most importantly, I enjoy to combine them in a way that no one has done it before. I like to take advantage of my unique skills and paint a unique canvas.That lead me to my most recent adventure, where I created a unique educational nutrition platform with tasty healing recipes with the goal to help everyone find their own balance and own their energy. (Join the community 👉 www.myowntruebalance.com) But do you want to know more about how I got here? I WILL TRY TO SUMMARISE BY PROFESSIONAL PATH... My professional career and academic studies have been diverse. I studied Nuclear Medicine, then Biomedical Engineering and later on I did an intense course on Theatre, Cinema and Arts.(Almost in a previous life) I started by working at a hospital, then I did research on radio-pharmacy and atomic and molecular physics, I worked as a Frontend Developer, as Program/Project Manager and UX /UI Designer.I’ worked at Microsoft for seven years as an Engineer and Program Manager. Over these years, I have had the privilege of being a keynote speaker and trainer at global events. My contributions as a Community New Hires Ambassador and New Hires Community EMEA Lead have been significant. I was also honoured with the Customer Hero Global Impact Award.In addition to all that I’ve shared, if you do not find me at the kitchen developing new recipes I will most likely devote time to my other passions such as composing music, drawing, traveling, writing, reading, somewhere in nature or even more likely at the sea.
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Readiness Beta Engineer (Dynamics Serviceability)Microsoft Dec 2021 - Jul 2024 -
Program ManagerMicrosoft May 2021 - Dec 2021Working in the space of Learning and Development.Responsibilities• Collaborate with role owners and key business stakeholders to implement the learning strategy, based on Microsoft CE&S strategies, priority skills and readiness needs aligned to the business priorities.• Work with technical subject matter experts and identify target audience’s training needs.• Adept at creating technical learning content in combination with professional/soft skills.• Ensure the right balance between individual learning needs and business needs (speed to productivity, in person learning, online learning, on the job experience).• Collaborate with a pool of instructional designers, graphic designers, and developers to bring the learning strategy to life.• Collaborate with a pool of instructional designers, graphic designers, and developers to guide the creation of engaging learning activities and compelling course content that enhances retention and transfer of knowledge, that draws from tested instructional design theories, best practices and methods.• Plan and execute against the successful deployment of programs and learning experiences.• Coordinate and collaborate with delivery operations team on all delivery logistics.• Review and analyze feedback of the learning curriculum and trainers through evaluations, trainer input and business stakeholder feedback.• Decide on the criteria used to validate learner’s performance and help develop assessment instruments.• Partner with data analysts to measure learning (reaction, knowledge, behavior, impact, ROI). -
Support Escalation Engineer - Beta Engineer (Dynamics Serviceability)Microsoft Feb 2020 - May 2021Lisbon Area, Portugal -
Global Readiness EngineerMicrosoft Apr 2019 - May 2021 -
Support Engineer (Css)Microsoft Jan 2017 - Apr 2019Lisbon Area, PortugalAwards -
Software Engineer (Intern)Kcs It Project Management Apr 2016 - Oct 2016Lisboa E Região, PortugalMain Responsibilities: Business Analyst and UX/UI Design in internal projects.Speaker at the 2nd informatics seminar at Universidade de Trás os Montes e Alto Douro. -
Software Engineer (Intern) - Kcs It AcademyKcs It Project Management Jan 2016 - Apr 2016Lisboa E Região, PortugalDeveloping a new health platform with groundbreaking technology at KCS iT Innovation Lab.Main responsibilities: Business Analyst, UX/UI Designer, Fronted Developer, Project Manager (agile methodologies - Scrum). -
ResearcherLibphys - Universidade Nova De Lisboa (Unl) Oct 2014 - Oct 2015Almada, PotugalMaster's thesis on atomic and molecular physics area entitled " Estudo dos efeitos do abuso de produtos de branqueamento no esmalte dentário". Grade 19 out of 20.“Study of the effects of unsupervised OTC whitening products in dental enamel using μ-Raman and μ-EDXRF spectroscopies" published in the Journal of Raman Spectroscopy.Abstract entitled " Micro analytical techniques to study the effects of abusive use of whitening products in dental enamel” published in Book of Abstracts from the international conference “Iberian Joint Meeting 2015”, Aveiro, Portugal. Available at: http://iber2015.web.ua.pt/Program/Book_light.pdf.Presented two posters: -“Study of the effects of unsupervised OTC whitening products in dental enamel using μ-Raman and μ-EDXRF spectroscopies” presented at the international conference “Colloquium Spectroscopicum Internationale XXXIX”, Figueira da Foz, Portugal.- Micro analytical techniques to study the effects of abusive use of whitening products in dental enamel” presented at the international conference “Iberian Joint Meeting 2015”, Aveiro, Portugal
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Operator StoreWorten Mobile (Sonae) Jan 2013 - Jun 2013Almada, PortugalAs a technology enthusiast at my Gap Year I had the opportunity to work as a shop operator in one of the leading companies in Portugal. In this work I had the opportunity: sell and advise mobile phones according to customer needs, acquired social skills necessary for public sale and learned to value teamwork. Nowadays quite cherish this aspect.
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Professional Internship - Nuclear Medicine, Radio-Pharmacy And Pet/CtHospital Cuf Das Descobertas Feb 2012 - Jun 2012Lisboa E Região, PortugalMy main tasks were:-Interview patients, record data and explain the test.- Assisting in labelling and preparing radio-pharmaceuticals.- Acquisition of exams and processing of images, both PET/CT and conventional (Gamma-Camera).- Order any stock that was necessary.-Performing quality control on Gamma-Camera, PET/CT and in radio-pharmaceuticals.
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Professional Internship - Researcher Assistant (Radiopharmacy)Instituto Tecnológico E Nuclear (Itn) Nov 2011 - Feb 2012Lisboa E Região, PortugalI had the opportunity to be part of a radio-pharmacy research project applied to nuclear medicine (new breast tumor marker). My main tasks were: -Prepare a culture of cells in order to test the new drug.- Evaluate the response of the new drug on this cell culture.- Remove surgically the main organs of laboratory rats, measure and recorde the radioactivity of each organ. Process data.-Search the theory to a new study with ghrelin.
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Professional Internship – Nuclear MedicineHospital De Santa Maria Mar 2011 - Jun 2011Lisboa E Região, PortugalI exclusively worked on Gamma Camera. My main tasks were:-Interview patients and record supplementary data as well as explain the test.- Acquisition of exams and processing of images (conventional Nuclear Medicine)
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Joana Castro Education Details
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Escola Superior De Tecnologia Da Saúde De Lisboa14/20 -
Escola Secundária Cacilhas Tejo15/20 -
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
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Joana Castro's current role is ✨ Founder of My Own True Balance✨ Wellness Innovator ✨ On a Sabbatical pursuing all the things that I love.
What schools did Joana Castro attend?
Joana Castro attended Pacific Rim College, Universidade Nova De Lisboa, Universidade Nova De Lisboa, Escola Superior De Tecnologia Da Saúde De Lisboa, Escola Secundária Cacilhas Tejo, Universidade Nova De Lisboa, Universidade Nova De Lisboa.
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Joana Castro has interest in Social Services, Education, Environment, Poverty Alleviation, Human Rights, Health.
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