Passionate problem solver with several years of experience in the Software Development Industry and a strong academic background. Experienced Solution Architect with a solid understanding of software enterprise and cloud-native architectures able to build and guide high-performance development teams. Results-driven IT leader, customer-focused and analytical professional with a strong teamwork capacity, a deep understanding of the full software development lifecycle, and an excellent record of delivering enterprise applications using a variety of technologies.- Ph.D., Master and Bachelor Degree in Computer Science. Azure, AWS and Scrum certifications- Comprehensive experience with software architectures and native cloud architectures acquired in large-scale environments.- Proficient in applying software engineering principles to achieve quality, performance, and maintainability of software systems.- Effective time management prioritizing skills and abilities to concurrently work with restricted deadlines.- Strong capacity for leadership and teamwork. - Strong knowledge of Database design and administration such as SQL Server and MySQL. Strong T-SQL programming skills, .NET Framework, PHP, JavaScript, Object-Oriented Paradigm and Design Patterns.Rafael loves the professional challenges, putting his technical skills to the test, sharing experiences with team members in the software development projects, adding more and more value to the software beyond the code lines and expanding his professional network.