Karina Freitas

Karina Freitas has a diverse work experience in various industries. Karina is currently a Software Engineer at Pipedrive since 2022. Prior to that, Karina was a Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Food'n Road, a food travel platform, from 2020 onwards. Karina was responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the company website.

Karina also worked as a Web Development Teaching Assistant at Ironhack in 2022. In this role, they supported web development students and reviewed their progress and assessments. Karina reinforced MERN stack concepts with individual students.

From 2008 to 2017, Karina held multiple roles at BASF, a chemical company. Karina worked as a Sales & Business Account Manager from 2014 to 2017, managing sales and customer relationships for the paper coatings segment. Karina also coordinated regional peers to create a tactical sales plan. Before that, they served as a Market and Product Development Coordinator, representing South America in a global platform focused on sustainable solutions for the paper packaging industry. Karina also coordinated the development and market entry of strategic products.

Karina's earlier roles at BASF include Industry Team Coordinator, responsible for coordinating a multidisciplinary team focused on the packaging industry and finding innovative market approaches. Karina also worked as a New Business Development Analyst, conducting market studies and developing business plans for various industries.

Karina Freitas is a professional who has focused on their education to enhance their skills and knowledge in different fields. Starting in 2007, they pursued a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Chemical Engineering at Pós Graduação - Faculdades Oswaldo Cruz, where they dedicated their studies until 2011.

Recently, Karina expanded their expertise by completing the Full Stack Web Developer Bootcamp Program at Ironhack from 2021 to 2022. This program provided their with a comprehensive understanding of web development and equipped their with the necessary skills to excel in this field.

In addition to their formal education, Karina also obtained several certifications to further enhance their professional profile. In 2016, they completed the "Design Thinking for Social Innovation" certification from Istituto Europeo di Design - IED São Paulo. In 2019, they obtained "The Fundamentals of Digital Marketing" certification from Google, showcasing their proficiency in this area. Finally, Karina earned the "Web Development Full-Time 2021" certification from Ironhack, further validating their skills in web development.

Karina's education history and additional certifications demonstrate their dedication to continuous learning and their willingness to stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies.