Maria Cecília Romão Santos

Maria Cecília Romão Santos is currently engaged in academic research on Blockchain interoperability at RNP since October 2024 and serves as the Brazil Ambassador for Stellar Development Foundation. With a robust background as a Full-stack Software Engineer at Cheesecake Labs, Maria has held various engineering roles since April 2022, including Junior Software Engineer and Software Trainee. Additionally, experience includes scientific initiation with CNPq focusing on software conflict indicators and coordination of the Meninas Digitais UFJF outreach project under the Society Brasileira de Computação from September 2022 to September 2023. Prior positions include software development at Hospital E Maternidade Therezinha De Jesus and involvement in accessibility initiatives at Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora. Academically, Maria is pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science at Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora while holding a previous degree in Law from Universidade Gama Filho.