Maria Sofia Barata is a highly educated professional with a diverse range of experiences across various sectors. She earned her BSc in Information Management for Business with first-class honors at UCL and a Master's in Management with distinction at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). She has worked as an Associate at BlackRock and an Analyst at the same company previously. Maria has also interned at WYgroup and Deloitte Portugal, both in Portugal, and participated in various professional development programs and workshops with PwC, McKinsey & Company, and Bloomberg LP. Additionally, Maria has volunteered her time as a Pro Bono Management Consultant with First Step Consulting, served as the Secretary for the UCLU Portuguese Society, and was the President of the Eco Schools Society while at St Julians School.

Maria Sofia Barata's professional experience and interests are centered around technology consulting, management, finance, and leadership. She has developed skills in mobile marketing, project management, event management, client communication, and teamwork. Her interests include working towards changing the world, empowering women in technology, and pro bono consulting.