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Rita Catarino

Summary

The desire to help people and the fascination for Technology integrated in Healthcare led me to a career in Radiography. After ten years of work experience in Healthcare I have decided to embrace a new career as Software Developer. In order to achieved that I successfully completed a Code Developer Course in .NET/C#.

I am currently working as a Junior AI QA Analyst & Product Ops and I am looking for an opportunity to further develop my knowledge and skills.

I am determined, ambitious and hard working, able to work under high levels of stress and pressure. I strive for high work performance, meeting deadlines and expectations. Recognized for successfully managing priorities with positive attitude.


Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Junior AI QA Analyst & Product Ops

Sword Health
04.2025 - Current
  • Collaborates with cross-functional teams to identify, document, and resolve defects efficiently.
  • Leads root cause analysis for critical issues, driving corrective actions across development teams.
  • Manages defect reporting process, ensuring clear communication with stakeholders regarding issue status and resolution timelines.
  • Analyzes test results to provide actionable insights for continuous product enhancements.
  • Evaluates testing methodologies, recommending improvements that enhanced overall product quality.
  • Supports timely project completion through efficient prioritization and execution of test tasks.

QA Test Analyst

Freelancer (Part-Time)
06.2024 - 03.2025
  • Work experience with C#, SQL and Phyton as programming languages.
  • Experience with Jupyer, MYSQL, PgAdmin/PostGreSQL, Jira, Confluence, TestRail, XRAY as testing and database management tools.
  • Write queries using SQL to retrieve, build, delete or update information in database.
  • Uses strong understanding of software development and testing methodologies and principles to continually improve testing processes.
  • Identifies bugs, risks and anomalies, applying action to prevent reoccurrence.
  • Executed tests at different stages of design and production to validate, debug and improve code.

Deputy Imaging Manager

Nuffield Health
10.2023 - 03.2025
  • Lead and manage staff to maintain smooth daily operations.
  • Develops strong teams by skillfully recruiting, orienting and training loyal, hard-working employees.
  • Conducts audits and risk assessments to achieve regulatory compliance.
  • Investigates issues affecting group operations, prepared reports and helped correct problems.
  • Follows required policies and protocols regarding medical releases to authorized persons or agencies.
  • Imaging Software Super User to evaluate imaging clinical records, assess reports completeness, accuracy and data integrity.

Senior I MRI Radiographer

HCA Healthcare
01.2021 - 09.2023

Senior Cross Sectional Radiographer

St John & St Elizabeth Hospital
05.2020 - 12.2020

Senior Radiographer

The Whittington Hospital
03.2017 - 05.2020

Senior Radiographer

Whipps Cross Hospital
10.2015 - 03.2017

Radiopharmacy Technician

Oxford University Hospitals
10.2014 - 10.2015

Radiopharmacy Technician

St Bartholomew's Hospital
03.2014 - 10.2014

Education

Master of Science - Nuclear Sciences Applied to Health

ESTeS Coimbra
Coimbra, Portugal

Bachelor's Health & Technologies - Radiography

ESTeS Coimbra
Coimbra, Portugal

Skills

    Software Developer/QA Analyst:

  • NET framework/C#, SQL, Python, Angular JS, Swagger, CSS, HTML, Agile/Scrum, Microsoft Azure, Visual Studio, GitHub, Jira, XRAY, Postman, Agile, TestRail, Confluence, TestMonitor, Miro, Charles Proxy, PgAdmin/PostGreSQL, MySQL, Eclipse, Json, Jupyter

Languages

Portuguese
Native
English
Fluent
French
Upper intermediate (B2)

Certification

  • ISTQB Certified Tester - Foundation Level 2024, Ûdemy, November 2024
  • Software Testing Masterclass 2024, Ûdemy, September 2024
  • Ultimate C# Masterclass for 2024, Ûdemy, June 2024
  • Code Developer Professional Training Certificate - Rumos, Training and Consulting in Information Technologies, September 2023 - June 2024
  • C# Coding Apprentice - KnowledgePillars, May 2024 https://www.credential.net/2f30a7ce-a3dd-4d31-b78a-aab1d25e83eb#gs.9k3k00

Personal Information

Strengths

Communication skills 

Public speaking 

Attention to detail 

Problem solving 

Analytical thinking 

Time management 

Adaptability skills

Team player 

Timeline

Junior AI QA Analyst & Product Ops

Sword Health
04.2025 - Current

QA Test Analyst

Freelancer (Part-Time)
06.2024 - 03.2025

Deputy Imaging Manager

Nuffield Health
10.2023 - 03.2025

Senior I MRI Radiographer

HCA Healthcare
01.2021 - 09.2023

Senior Cross Sectional Radiographer

St John & St Elizabeth Hospital
05.2020 - 12.2020

Senior Radiographer

The Whittington Hospital
03.2017 - 05.2020

Senior Radiographer

Whipps Cross Hospital
10.2015 - 03.2017

Radiopharmacy Technician

Oxford University Hospitals
10.2014 - 10.2015

Radiopharmacy Technician

St Bartholomew's Hospital
03.2014 - 10.2014

Master of Science - Nuclear Sciences Applied to Health

ESTeS Coimbra

Bachelor's Health & Technologies - Radiography

ESTeS Coimbra
Rita Catarino