She has a degree in Computer Graphics Engineering, a Master's degree in Information Systems Engineering and Management, and a PhD in Information Systems and Technologies. She is currently the Technical Director and Coordinator of the EPMQ, where she takes on various responsibilities, including managing technical R&D projects, guiding and managing teams, managing R&D project portfolios, and negotiating and acquiring R&D projects. She is a guest lecturer at UMinho's Information Systems Department, teaching ‘Software Processes and Methodologies’ and ‘Development of Computer Applications’. Author and co-author of scientific publications in ‘Project Management’ and ‘Software Process Improvement and Software Engineering’, she has participated in several European and national projects as a researcher and manager (e.g. PT2020 and PT2030 projects). She is also an ANI and IAPMEI evaluator.

She is on the board of ProChild CoLAB and coordinates the ProChild Digital Hub. She also coordinates the ‘Test before you Invest’ area of Produtech DIH—Digital Innovation Hub and the Textile Cluster's digitalization thematic group.