About

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Amanda P. Pinha at a women's university hackathon

Summary

Cross-functional and results-driven technology professional with over 15 years of experience, including the last 5 in software engineering. Experienced across diverse roles in software development, leadership, design, marketing, consulting, and academic research. Well-equipped to navigate the challenges of both startups in different stages and established organizations. Brings a unique perspective to delivering customer-centric, scalable solutions, mentoring teams, and leading process improvements.


Professional Experience

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Senior Software Engineer @ Engine

Jun 2025 - Present · United States · Remote

Working as a frontend developer on the FinTech Rewards team, contributing to features that enhance how businesses manage and benefit from their travel spend. I collaborate closely with product and design to ship scalable, high-quality user-facing features, while also supporting the team in improving architecture, performance, and code maintainability.

About the company

Engine delivers a seamless, tech-driven travel experience by connecting companies with top lodging partners through a platform that prioritizes efficiency, savings, and exceptional support.

Technologies: Typescript, React, React Native, Redux/RTK, Vite, Vitest, Expo, Styled Components, REST APIs, Microservices, Sentry, Datadog, Amplitude

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Full-stack Software Engineer @ Clever Real Estate

Jun 2024 - May 2025 · 1 yr · United States · Remote

Drove key product, technical and process enhancements that increased team productivity and delivery quality while fueling business growth through feature development on both client-facing and back-office web/mobile apps. Promoted the adoption of modern technologies, established best practices, improved codebase architecture, and enhanced CI/CD pipelines to support scalable, maintainable development. Developed a resourceful framework for building reusable web components and led the creation of an internal design system library, streamlining UI implementation and code sharing across projects.

Key outcomes
  • Rearchitected and enhanced the back-office app supporting an internal team responsible for a key revenue-generating function. Upon joining the company, took ownership of the app's Proof of Concept (POC), overhauling its architecture by modernizing the tech stack, fixing critical bugs, rearchitecting the system, applying best design patterns, and adding new features to enhance functionality, scalability, and maintainability.
  • Proposed and developed a framework for building Web Components with React, TypeScript, Tailwind, and Vite. This framework enabled the easy integration of React-based components into other projects in a technology-agnostic manner, significantly improving code reuse and development speed, which in turn contributed the company's content strategy and lead generation.
  • Spearheaded the creation and development of an internal library of design system components, utilities, and other reusable assets, streamlining the implementation of consistent UI elements and code sharing across multiple projects via a NPM package.
About the company

Clever Real Estate’s expert advice, reviews of service providers, and data-driven research help more than 12 million readers make smarter real estate decisions each year. They also help over 30,000 people a year find the right real estate agent for their needs by negotiating discounted rates with top-producing agents nationwide. They've helped customers save more than $150 million on realtor fees, without compromising on service or experience.

Technologies: Typescript, React, React Native, Redux/RTK, Vite, NextJS, Expo, Tailwind, Web Components, Python, Django, PostgreSQL, Docker, REST APIs, Sentry, CI/CD, NPM publishing, Design System

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Full-stack Software Engineer @ Hinge Health

Mar 2023 - May 2024 · 1 yr 3 mos · United States · Remote

Collaborated in Hinge Health’s innovative digital musculoskeletal care solution, improving onboarding and retention rates through data-driven product development for the client-facing mobile app. Served as Technical Project Lead and Co-lead on feature development, collaborating with Product Managers and Designers to deliver cost-effective, high-impact solutions. Drove efforts to enhance app performance and optimize the onboarding feature, a key driver for business and patient success. Promoted best practices in automated testing, accessibility, code quality, and performance to maintain high development standards.

Key outcomes
  • Acted as Technical Project Lead and Co-lead of feature development and technical projects, collaborating with Product Managers and Designers to de-risk, plan, and execute cost-effective solutions. Focused on clear communication, UX details, and making strategic trade-offs between requirements and effort.
  • Drove efforts to enhance app performance, reduce complexity, and optimize the onboarding feature - one of the highest-priority elements for the success of the business and its patients.
  • Promoted best practices in automated testing, accessibility, code quality and performance, ensuring high-quality standards across development.
About the company

Hinge Health is a fast-growing digital health company based in San Francisco, USA, pioneering the world’s most patient-centered Digital Musculoskeletal (MSK) Clinic. They combine advanced wearable technology with a comprehensive clinical care team to treat and reduce MSK pain, opioid use, and surgeries. Available to millions of members, Hinge Health is the #1 Digital MSK Clinic for health plans and employers, including Google, Boeing, Salesforce, and US Foods.

Technologies: Typescript, React Native, Expo, Redux/RTK, GraphQL/Apollo, Node, NestJS, Docker, Mixpanel, Datadog, Sentry, CI/CD

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Full-stack Software Engineer @ Geekie

Feb 2021 - Mar 2023 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Brazil · Remote

Contributed to Geekie’s disruptive, data-driven edtech platform, supporting both client-facing and back-office web/mobile apps to enhance K-12 education in Brazil. Worked on the feature development that empowered school coordinators with actionable insights on student performance, enabling timely interventions. Improved internal tools for managing the courseware, increasing efficiency and flexibility for content teams. Resolved a security vulnerability in the client-facing app that was being exploited by students, implementing a robust solution to safeguard sensitive educational data.

Key outcomes
  • Collaborated on creating a feature for school coordinators that provided valuable insights into student performance, helping identify at-risk students, communicate with parents, and support teachers. By leveraging data from our platform, the feature delivered actionable insights in a user-friendly format, enabling quick, impactful decisions.
  • Worked with a team dedicated to improving the back-office system, streamlining the process of inputting and editing courseware content. This effort enhanced the flexibility and efficiency of managing educational materials, contributing to the system’s overall user experience.
  • Resolved a security vulnerability exploited by students to access homework answers by inspecting request payloads. Implemented a solution that involved rearchitecting the content generation, storage, and delivery process, including encrypting sensitive data to ensure secure access.
About the company

Geekie is a leading ed-tech/edutech company that is reshaping the k-12 education market in Brazil with its innovative data-driven platform and courseware. The company was founded in 2011 with a strong mission to address a nationwide issue in Brazil: students graduating from high school without mastering fundamental skills in Math and Portuguese. Geekie has since developed an educational technology that is now considered one of the six most innovative in the world in the education sector. In 2021, Geekie was recognized as having the highest-rated educational material in Brazil.

Technologies: Typescript, React, React Native, Redux, Python, Flask, Pyramid, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Heroku, AWS, REST APIs, Mixpanel, New Relic, Sentry, SPA, PWA, CI/CD

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Marketing & Sales Manager @ ALTAVE (Aerospace Startup)

Jun 2016 - Apr 2019 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Brazil · In-office

Created and structured the Marketing department, building and leading a multidisciplinary team; as the company scaled, expanded leadership to include the Sales team, overseeing roles ranging from designers to engineers. Drove cross-company impact by implementing a set of digital tools that enhanced productivity and collaboration, including Slack for internal communication, Weekdone for OKR tracking, and Zoho CRM for sales operations. Also introduced the Predictable Revenue framework (“sales machine”) to bring structure and scalability to the sales process.

About the company

ALTAVE is recognized as the only developer and manufacturer of aerostat-based solutions for surveillance and telecommunications in Brazil. Since 2011 the company has been providing intelligent monitoring through video surveillance and artificial intelligence for various sectors, such as Defense and Security, Energy, Mining, Ports and Terminals, Agribusiness and Oil and Gas.


Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Building Information Technology (BIM) Specialist & Consultant @ Construction Industry

Dec 2010 - Feb 2021 · 10 yrs 2 mos · Brazil · In-office

Consulted for Architecture, Engineering, and Construction firms, supporting the implementation, training, and optimization of their usage of cutting-edge technology for building design and analysis.


Education

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École 42 - Computer Software Engineering

2019 - 2022

Studied Software Engineering at a disruptive higher education institution known for its unique project-based approach and no-teacher, peer-to-peer learning model. As part of a global initiative, École 42 offers an innovative way of learning technology, emphasizing collaborative, self-directed learning without traditional classrooms or instructors. Students, referred to as "cadets," are immersed in real-world projects, developing both technical expertise and critical life skills. The curriculum, which is entirely free for those who pass the rigorous selection process, fosters autonomy, problem-solving, and resilience, preparing students for the fast-paced tech industry.

Technologies: C/C++, Makefile, Shell/Bash, Git, Networks, Docker, SQL, Web (HTML, CSS, WordPress), Computer Graphics

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University of São Paulo (USP) - Master of Science, Architecture Technology

2015 - 2017

Grade: 10/10.

Research Thesis: “BPS (Building Performance Simulation) and BIM (Building Information Modeling) integration research: A Systematic Review”

Completed my Master’s at one of the top universities in the world and the leading institution in Latin America for Architecture and Urban Planning. My research focused on the integration of Building Performance Simulation (BPS) and Building Information Modeling (BIM), exploring how these technologies can work together to improve building design, performance, and sustainability. The thesis involved a systematic review of current methodologies, tools, and case studies, aiming to highlight challenges and opportunities for more effective collaboration between BPS and BIM. This work contributed to advancing knowledge on how integrated digital technologies can optimize energy efficiency, environmental performance, and overall building lifecycle management, making a meaningful impact on the future of architectural practice.


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École Nationale Supérieure d'Architecture de Grenoble (ENSAG) - Academic Exchange, Master 1

2011 - 2012

Participated in an academic exchange program at one of France's leading architecture schools. At ENSAG, I collaborated with both local and international students on innovative architectural projects, where we explored cutting-edge generative design technologies. The exchange allowed me to engage with diverse cultural perspectives on architecture, enriching my approach to design and expanding my understanding of how digital tools can enhance architectural creativity and problem-solving.


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University of São Paulo (USP) - Bachelor's Degree, Architecture and Urban Planning

2008 - 2014

Graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Architecture and Urban Planning from the University of São Paulo (USP), one of the most prestigious institutions in Latin America.

Activities and societies: Undergratuate Research, Academic Exchange.

Undergraduate Research: "The Informational Redundancy in Modelling for Computational Simulation"

Final paper: "School architecture in the knowledge era: the renovation of space for the construction of new generations"


Soft Skills

  • Results-driven & very organized
  • Strong leadership & mentorship
  • Critical thinking & detail oriented
  • Highly collaborative & effective communicator
  • Agile & Scrum methodologies

Languages

  • English - fluent/bilingual
  • Portuguese - native
  • French - fluent
  • Spanish - fluent