I am passionate about innovation, lab research, food industry and

quality control. Ambitious, persistent and methodical is how I define myself. I commit to everything I set out to do, valuing every detail. Eligible to work for any employer in the US

Work History

2022-07 -

Current

Functional Analyst

Axians Portugal, Vinci Energies, Lisbon

• Drafted user manuals to provide foundational

resources for developers and clients.

• Supported on daily basis by looking for

improvements on the web application.

• Defined screen designs of the web application,

assisted by the designer.

• Detected functional defects (Bugs),

performance defects and usability defects on

the application.

• Handled SQL and database environments,

identifying gaps and problem areas in

applications.

• Created tasks on devops for the developers.

• Met with clients to understand business

requirements, perform gap analysis and translate

technical requirements.

• Developed diagrams to describe and lay out

logical operational steps.

• Troubleshot incidents reported by end-users to

schedule system changes and identify

permanent solutions.

• Reviewed and tested plans and criteria to meet

functional and technical requirements.

• Assembled and participated in requirement-

gathering sessions to define and document

functional specs, configurations, enhancements

and custom reports.

Contact

Address

38103, Memphis, TN, US

E-mail

mariasoaresanches@gmail.

com

Technical Profile

• Microsoft Office

• SQL

• PYTHON

• MATLAB

Competencies

Technical Writing

Attention to Detail

Excellent Communication

Analytical and Critical

Thinking

Flexible and Adaptable

Teamwork and

Collaboration

Research and reporting

Self-Motivated

Organization and Time

Management

Quality control

Technical Analysis

Maria João Sanches

Biological Engineer

2021-06 -

2022-01

Nano Medicine, Researcher

Institute for Research and Medical Consultations

(IMRC), Dammam

• Synthesized nanoparticles with multiple methods

such as sol-gel and physicochemical fabrication

method.

• Analyzed nanoparticles using X-Ray Diffraction

(XRD), Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR),

Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) and

Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM).

• Collaborated with leadership team to identify

relevant questions and determine best methods

of collection.

• Streamlined research processes to meet tight

deadlines for multiple projects.

• Gathered and organized information for

research purposes.

• Performed research into study topics to increase knowledge and to provide valuable

contributions.

• Interpreted data analysis results to draw

inferences and conclusions.

• Analyzed and interpreted patterns and trends.

• Sorted data into well-organized formats and

transformed into figures.

• Maintained strict safety protocols to protect staff and assets while carrying out technical

procedures and research protocols.

• Learned new laboratory techniques and applied

expertise in carrying out enhanced experiments

under supervision of senior lab members.

2020-02 -

2020-07

Trainee Engineer (Master Thesis

Development)

Lactogal Food and Alimentary Products, S.A, Vila

do Conde

• Detection of critical control points in the

chocolate milk production process.

• Conducted microbiological, physical and

chemical analysis of chocolate milk in different

stages.

• Learned the whole chocolate milk and milk

production process.

• Proved successful working within tight deadlines Solution preparation

Languages

Portuguese (first language)

English (B2)

Spanish (B1)

and fast-paced atmosphere.

• Conducted research, gathered information from

multiple sources and presented results.

• Exceeded goals through effective task

prioritization and great work ethic.

• Maintained excellent attendance record,

consistently arriving to work on time.

• Created plans and communicated deadlines to

complete projects on time.

• Used critical thinking to break down problems,

evaluate solutions and make decisions.

• Collaborated with team members to achieve

target results.

• Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-

paced environment.

Education

2015-09 -

2020-07

Master of Science: Bioengineering, Biological

Engineering

Faculty of Engineering of University of Porto - Porto, Portugal

High School Diploma

High School D.Dinis - Santo Tirso, Porto, Portugal Sciences and Technology Course (17,4/20)

Internships

Microencapsulation Project

Faculty of Engineering of University of Porto

Worked in a project of converting citrus waste into value-added products.

Quality Internship

Water Treatment Station of Porto - Douro e Paiva,

S.A.

Worked in an investigation of new microbiological

indicators of drinking water quality. Handling and disposal of biohazard chemical and biological

agents. Studying methods of environmental safety.

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