Alice Sartori Monteiro de Barros

Computing and Software Support Specialist
Forecast, User Services, Computing and Software Support

Summary:

Alice Sartori Monteiro de Barros is a Computing and Software Support Specialist at ECMWF, where she provides expert support for users of ECMWF’s computing platforms, cloud services, data access tools, and archiving systems. Working under the Destination Earth (DestinE) initiative, she supports core services such as Polytope, Earthkit, and Aviso as well as infrastructure components including EcFlow VM management on EuroHPC. Previously, she contributed to the development of RESTful APIs, web applications, and workflow tools supporting DestinE and other in house web applications.

Professional interests:
  • User support and problem-solving for internal and external users of ECMWF’s software systems
  • Bridging technical development and user enablement through clear documentation and support
  • Cloud infrastructure and high-performance computing (HPC)
  • Web development
  • Workflow automation and orchestration tools
  • Scientific computing & data-driven applications
Career background:

Education

  • Master’s in Hydroinformatics & Water Management (Newcastle University / Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus-Senftenberg
  • Bachelor’s in Computer Science
  • Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering

Professional Experience

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External recognitions

  • Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Degree Scholarship – EUROAQUAE
    Awarded by the European Commission (2016–2018) for academic excellence and selection into the competitive international master's program in hydroinformatics.

  • Science Without Borders Scholarship
    Sponsored by CAPES (Brazil) in partnership with DAAD (Germany); awarded for undergraduate study and research in Germany (2014–2015).

  • Summa Cum Laude – Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science
    Graduated with highest honors for outstanding academic performance, University of the People (2024).