# Hello!

I’m Amanda, 29 years old, living in the countryside of São Paulo, and I’m a Software Engineer at Nubank.

My passions include programming, coffee, astronomy, economics, and retro games.

Since I was young, I’ve been fascinated by understanding how things work. I used to disassemble anything with gears and batteries to figure out its workings. During my teenage years, I received a Positivo notebook – a gift that, although it was a nightmare in terms of performance, became a milestone for me. A friend from MSN, who knew a bit about computers, helped me reinstall the sound driver I had accidentally deleted. It was amazing to see how, with just the model of my notebook, he managed to help me restore the sound that had stopped working. This episode further sparked my interest in computers and led me to study more about the subject.

With the suggestion of my computer hardware professor, I decided to pursue Computer Science and started college in 2014, graduating in 2019. My initial experience in IT was in computer support, but in 2019 I transitioned to software development. I feel fulfilled working in a field that allows me to solve problems, something that has always fascinated me.

I created this blog to share the learnings and challenges I’ve encountered throughout my journey in technology. Feel free to explore, and perhaps find something that helps you.

## Disclaimer

The opinions expressed here are personal and do not represent those of my current or any previous employers.

## Contact

If you wish to get in touch with me, you can find me on LinkedIn or send an email to amanda.mata@live.com.