I am a patient and friendly designer based in Guimarães, Portugal. I am organized and focused on delivering quality work, thriving on team spirit and clear, empathetic communication in the workplace. I enjoy blending creativity with practical problem-solving, with hands-on experience across graphic design, product development, and design tooling (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Figma). I value collaboration and user-centered thinking to achieve meaningful results.

Mariana Rodrigues

I am a patient and friendly designer based in Guimarães, Portugal. I am organized and focused on delivering quality work, thriving on team spirit and clear, empathetic communication in the workplace. I enjoy blending creativity with practical problem-solving, with hands-on experience across graphic design, product development, and design tooling (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Figma). I value collaboration and user-centered thinking to achieve meaningful results.

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I am a patient and friendly designer based in Guimarães, Portugal. I am organized and focused on delivering quality work, thriving on team spirit and clear, empathetic communication in the workplace.
I enjoy blending creativity with practical problem-solving, with hands-on experience across graphic design, product development, and design tooling (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Figma). I value collaboration and user-centered thinking to achieve meaningful results.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Senior Life Cycle Engineer at Bosch HomeComfort Group
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Lead life cycle engineering initiatives for HomeComfort products in Aveiro, Portugal, coordinating cross-functional teams, driving sustainability-focused improvements, and managing project milestones.
Product Development Engineer at Bosch Thermotechnology SA
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2022
Problem solver and production supporter involved in product development and process optimization, collaborating with manufacturing and R&D teams.
Researcher at Benemérita Universidad Autonoma de Puebla
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Research on electrodeposition with international knowledge exchange and collaboration in materials engineering.
Researcher at Universidade do Minho
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Research focusing on a future commercial product capable of purifying water; collaboration with academic partners.
Volunteer – House Repair at Habitat for Humanity
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2022
Volunteering activity involved in house repairs and community development in Portugal.

Education

Master Degree in Materials Engineering at Universidade do Minho
January 11, 2030 - September 18, 2025
Erasmus Mundus at Universidade Federal de São Carlos (São Carlos), Brazil
January 11, 2030 - September 18, 2025
Graphic Design Specialized at Galileu Training Center (FLAG)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Software tester certification ISTQB Foundation Level (CTFL) at Olisipo, Lisboa, Portugal
January 1, 2024 - September 18, 2025
Master Degree in Materials Engineering at Universidade do Minho
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2013
Erasmus Mundus at Universidade Federal de São Carlos
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Graphic Design Specialized at Galileu Training Center (FLAG)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021
Software tester certification (ISTQB) Foundation level (CTFL) at Olisipo, Lisboa
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Master Degree in Materials Engineering at Universidade do Minho
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2012
Erasmus Mundus at Universidade Federal de São Carlos
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Graphic Design Specialization at Galileu Training Center (FLAG)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
ISTQB Software Tester Certification - Foundation Level (CTFL) at Olisipo, Lisboa
January 1, 2024 - November 10, 2025
Figma and Python (self-education) at Self-study
January 1, 2025 - November 10, 2025
Master Degree in Materials Engineering at Universidade do Minho, Guimarães
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2012
Erasmus Mundus program at Universidade Federal de São Carlos
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Graphic Design Specialization at Galileu Training Center (FLAG), Aveiro
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Software Tester Certification (ISTQB) Foundation Level at Olisipo, Lisboa
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Figma and Python (self-directed) at Self-directed study
January 1, 2025 - January 5, 2026
Master Degree in Materials Engineering at Universidade do Minho
January 11, 2030 - January 5, 2026
Erasmus Mundus at Universidade Federal de São Carlos
January 11, 2030 - January 5, 2026
Graphic Design Specialized at Galileu Training Center (FLAG)
January 11, 2030 - January 5, 2026

Qualifications

ISTQB Foundation Level (CTFL)
January 1, 2024 - September 18, 2025
PSTQB Foundation Level
January 1, 2023 - September 18, 2025
ISTQB Foundation Level (CTFL)
January 1, 2023 - September 18, 2025
PSTQB Certification
January 11, 2030 - September 18, 2025
ISTQB Foundation Level Certification (CTFL)
January 1, 2024 - November 10, 2025
ISTQB Foundation Level
January 1, 2024 - January 5, 2026
ISTQB Foundation Level (CTFL) - Software Tester Certification
January 11, 2030 - January 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Retail, Professional Services, Other, Manufacturing, Software & Internet, Education, Life Sciences, Non-Profit Organization