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Catarina Serra

@catarinaserra

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I'm an engineering student building embedded systems and space-data solution concepts.

Portugal

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to apply my engineering skills on innovative technical projects, solve practical challenges and grow through hands-on teamwork.

I'm studying Electronics, Telecommunications and Computer Engineering at Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa, where I built a working radio for an Embedded Systems course using C programming, hardware integration and functional testing.

I've also developed a space-driven app concept during the NASA Space Apps Challenge, using NASA satellite data to assess soil, planting seasons and drought likelihood. I'm eager to keep solving technical challenges through innovative projects.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Childcare (Babysitting)

Current

Freelance

Responsible for the care and supervision of children, including support with educational activities and daily routines.

Childcare Supervision Educational Support

Academic Project - Radio

Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa

Jan 2025 - Dec 2025 (11 months)

Built a working radio as part of the Embedded Systems course, covering C programming, hardware integration, and functional testing.

C Embedded Systems Hardware Integration Testing

Hackathon Participant

NASA Space Apps Challenge

Oct 2024 - Oct 2024 (0 months)

Participated in a 48-hour hackathon focused on space-driven solutions, designing an app concept to analyze soil data for planting seasons and drought likelihood.

Teamwork App Design Data Analysis

Education

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Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa

BSc, Electronics, Telecommunications and Computer Engineering

2023 -

Pursuing a BSc in Electronics, Telecommunications and Computer Engineering, with expected completion in 2027.

Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa

BIP - Sustainable Engineering in Action, Sustainable Engineering

2026 - 2026

Completed the BIP - Sustainable Engineering in Action program in March 2026, covering circular product design, sustainable materials, energy efficiency, life cycle assessment, and business models for the circular economy.