Loiane Groner and the strength of the Brazilian tech community

When we talk about Brazil's ability to produce world-class tech talent, few examples are as representative as Loiane Groner's journey. A software engineer for nearly two decades, author of internationally published books, recognized as a Java Champion, Google Developer Expert, Microsoft MVP, and Oracle ACE. Loiane is living proof that Brazilian talent doesn't just compete, but leads on the global stage. Her latest contribution, a complete Modern Angular playlist in English on YouTube, reinforces that.

From Minas Gerais to Florida, without losing her roots

Loiane Groner is Brazilian, currently based in Florida (USA), where she serves as Director of Engineering at BNY (Bank of New York Mellon), one of the world's largest banks. With over 19 years of experience in enterprise applications, she has built a career that many would consider the pinnacle of software engineering. But what makes Loiane special is not just where she's reached. It's what she continues to do for the community that shaped her.

Books in English, global impact

Throughout her career, Loiane has published several books through Packt Publishing, all in English, including "Learning JavaScript Data Structures and Algorithms" (with multiple editions) and books on Ext JS and Sencha. These books are references for developers worldwide. They are not translated books. They were written in English from the start, positioning a Brazilian as a reference author in a market dominated by Americans and Europeans.

loiane.training: giving back to Brazil

Before creating English content for the world, Loiane did something that demonstrates a genuine commitment to her roots: she created the loiane.training platform, where she offers completely free courses in Portuguese on Angular, Java, Spring, and other technologies. The platform already has over 100,000 students and offers participation certificates, all at no cost. It's a direct investment in training Brazilian developers and Portuguese-speaking countries, providing unlimited access to quality content for those who need it most.

Modern Angular: the playlist that connects two worlds

In January 2026, Loiane launched on YouTube the playlist "Modern Angular Course: From Zero to Advanced", entirely in English. The course covers modern Angular with Standalone Components, Signals, Computed Signals, Effects, Angular Material, and real-world application architecture. With 8 videos (and growing), the playlist is a practical and complete guide that takes developers from zero to advanced. Making it in English was a strategic decision: she's positioning the content for global reach while maintaining Portuguese content on loiane.training. Two audiences, two strategies, one same excellence.

Why this matters for Think A.M.

Loiane's journey is exactly the kind of story Think A.M. exists to multiply. When we say we want to "globalize Brazilian talent," we're talking about creating pathways for more professionals like Loiane to emerge. Think A.M. Builder, with its component catalog, design tokens, and intelligent scaffolding, is a tool that lowers the barrier for Brazilian developers to build international-standard software. Loiane's playlist is the educational content. The Builder is the practical tool. Together, they represent an ecosystem that empowers and equips.

The Brazilian tech community is a powerhouse

Loiane is not an isolated case. Brazil has a vibrant tech community with meetups, conferences, open source projects, and content creators of the highest caliber. What's often missing is visibility and tools that allow these professionals to compete on equal footing in the global market. When a Brazilian publishes books through Packt, receives recognition from Google, Microsoft, Oracle, and the Java community, and still dedicates time to creating free content for her home community, that's not just inspiring. It's proof that investing in Brazilian talent yields global returns.