From an early age, curiosity shaped my life. School came easily - good grades and friendships - but by high school, despite excelling in math and physics, I was unsure about my future. Career tests and guidebooks didn’t help.
At 17, choosing a degree felt overwhelming. Eventually, I discovered Oceanography - a field that combined my interests and my fascination with the ocean’s vast unknown. Its four branches - physical, biological, geological, and chemical - captivated me, and I committed to it.
During my five-year undergraduate programme, my strength in exact sciences led to an internship in Mechanical Engineering, bridging both fields. That experience was transformative, fostering technical and interdisciplinary growth.
After graduation, I pursued a master’s in the same lab, focusing on wave propagation, seismic data processing, and designing underwater acquisition equipment. Soon after, I began a Ph.D. - until Virdien (then CGG) reached out, along with two colleagues who became lifelong friends.
I started as a Junior Geophysicist, spending six months in Houston before relocating to Rio de Janeiro. Adapting to a new city and role came naturally, and my career progressed quickly. I’ve been fortunate to work with exceptional colleagues and leaders, including Karine, whose guidance shaped my development.
Today I manage three complex projects and lead a team of 15 professionals. The challenges are demanding, but they drive my growth. Looking back, I see how far I’ve come - and how much more there is to learn.
To be honest, as I’ve mentioned before, life took its own course. I didn’t deliberately choose a career in technology - things simply unfolded, and before I knew it, I was solving problems at Viridien. But now that I’m here, I find daily inspiration in the people I admire, the places I aspire to reach, and the challenges I’m driven to overcome. These are the forces that push me forward. They’re my key motivators.
Working on a seismic data processing project is incredibly dynamic. It involves numerous procedures and detailed steps to successfully image the subsurface. At its core, we combine mathematics, physics, and signal processing to convert seismic waves into subsurface image - helping our clients pinpoint potential exploration prospects.
It’s fascinating to think about the scale of what we’re trying to image and the reach our work can have. That depth and impact are truly remarkable.
On a day-to-day basis, my team and I collaborate across all stages of data processing - from preparing the data to building the velocity models - to achieve high-quality products. While each person has their own tasks, true teamwork is essential, as every processing step is interconnected. The environment is incredibly stimulating - we’re constantly learning and deepening our understanding of the entire workflow. Having a comprehensive view is key to aligning our efforts and delivering quality results.
Tackling high-end problems and applying everything we’ve learned is truly exhilarating. And seeing how far-reaching the final results can be makes all the effort worthwhile.
When I joined Viridien, I was fortunate to have a highly supportive mentor during my first six months at the company. The purpose of the mentorship programme was to have someone with more experience in day-to-day operations guide me through the early stages of my journey, helping me take my first steps with confidence.
Over the past few months, I’ve had the privilege of participating in a coaching programme, and it’s been an incredibly enriching experience. My coach offers valuable guidance on the topics I bring to our sessions, helping me shape a healthier and more effective leadership style. This journey has greatly enhanced my soft skills and management capabilities - I’ve felt genuine personal and professional growth.
While I can’t point to a single moment, being a woman in the tech field often comes with its challenges - especially when we’re one of the few women in the room.
Since university, I’ve worked mostly alongside male colleagues, and I’ve been fortunate to find many who have treated me with respect and offered genuine support. Even so, it’s not always easy to have our voices heard, our ideas acknowledged, or our abilities recognised. Overcoming this requires perseverance: staying confident, consistently delivering quality work, and earning trust and credibility through action.
I can’t pinpoint one defining moment, but looking back, I feel genuinely proud of the journey my career has taken - even if it wasn’t planned. Life took turns I never anticipated, and looking back, I’m amazed at where I’ve ended up. The twists and lessons along the way weren’t part of any plan - but they’ve shaped me, and I’m genuinely proud of how far I’ve come.
Working at Virdien means constantly adapting to emerging technologies - but often, we’re the ones creating them. As frontrunners in seismic data processing, we don’t just follow industry trends, but we shape them. This innovation is essential to what we do and it’s incredibly motivating. It pushes us to stay ahead and lead the area.
If I were to offer one piece of advice, it would be this: be resilient. Challenges and uncertainties are inevitable, but when we stand firm in our confidence and trust our abilities, we find ways to move forward. One day, you’ll look back on those moments - not just with pride for overcoming them, but with gratitude for how they helped shape your strength and success.
There’s a growing push within the industry to become more inclusive, and it’s inspiring to see.
Back in the ’90s, it was rare to see girls in technology and engineering classes - those fields were traditionally seen as “for boys.” But today, the mindset is shifting: women are stepping into spaces that once felt off-limits, proving that we can be whatever we choose to be. As more of us enter and thrive in these roles, we’re showcasing our strength and talent. I’m confident that in the coming years, women will be even more prominent across the tech industry.
From my perspective, the industry’s role is to keep reinforcing this truth: women can be anything they aspire to be - not only because they’re capable, but because they’ve already shown time and again that they belong here.
