Rafael Pinto
Rafael Pinto

Senior Software Developer

Actively looking · Member since 22 Jul 2025
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Location
Brazil
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Full Time
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About

Professional summary

I am an experienced Software Engineer with a strong foundation in Python and SQL, specializing in backend and API development for data-intensive applications. With over 10 years of experience, I have designed and maintained RESTful APIs using frameworks like Django and Django Rest Framework. My expertise extends to relational databases, including PostgreSQL and MS SQL Server, where I have proven my ability to optimize queries and integrate with legacy systems. I am known for my clear communication skills, cross-functional collaboration, and a proactive approach to troubleshooting and performance optimization. Throughout my career, I have delivered robust, scalable solutions in healthcare and research environments, ensuring that I meet the needs of diverse stakeholders.

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Experience

Career history

Senior Software Developer Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Rio Grande do Norte

- Senior Developer of SUAP, a national-scale ERP platform supporting administrative and academic operations across multiple Federal Institutes in Brazil.
- Architected and maintained backend modules using Python and Django, enabling scalability and maintainability of core institutional services.
- Designed relational database schemas and wrote optimized PostgreSQL queries, views, and stored procedures to support analytics and reporting.
- Applied Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) with behave and implemented unit tests to improve code quality and ensure test coverage.
- Delivered full-stack solutions using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern design patterns for dynamic, user-friendly interfaces.
- Managed the complete SDLC, from technical planning and implementation to deployment and long-term maintenance across multiple campuses.

Senior Software Developer @ Telehealth Project LAIS - Technological Innovation in Health Laboratory

- Leading end-to-end development efforts for a large-scale telehealth platform, with a strong focus on backend architecture, API integration, and data-driven features.
- Designed and maintained scalable backend systems using Python and Django, ensuring robust integration with health data pipelines.
- Led sprint planning, code reviews, and mentoring sessions to align the team with Agile best practices and continuous delivery.
- Acted as a bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders, translating health domain requirements into well-scoped, actionable technical tasks.
- Oversaw DevOps processes and CI/CD pipelines via GitLab, ensuring code quality, traceability, and efficient deployment cycles.
- Implemented performance monitoring strategies and contributed to data modeling for better system resilience and stakeholder reporting.

Data Analyst @ Hermes Project LAIS - Technological Innovation in Health Laboratory

- Developed a data analysis platform to assess public health interventions using machine learning and NLP techniques.
- Built a modular data processing ecosystem using Python, integrating Scrapy, Pandas, and NLTK to collect, clean, and transform large-scale unstructured news data.
- Applied Natural Language Processing (e.g., sentiment analysis with VADER, TF-IDF, DBSCAN clustering) to extract insights from media coverage on public health topics.
- Conducted statistical analysis (including Interrupted Time Series and segmented regression) to evaluate the impact of national health campaigns.
- Designed interactive visualizations using Matplotlib and Plotly to support decision-making for stakeholders.
- Automated data workflows and configured CI/CD pipelines with GitLab, ensuring reproducibility and deployment efficiency.

Software Developer @ Simaies Project LAIS - Technological Innovation in Health Laboratory

- Contributed to the development of scalable web systems supporting health and social service management in Brazil.
- Developed web applications using Python and the Django framework, following clean architecture and modular design.
- Built and consumed RESTful APIs, ensuring seamless integration between frontend and backend services.
- Designed, normalized, and optimized PostgreSQL databases to support complex business logic and data integrity.
- Wrote unit and integration tests to maintain code quality, reliability, and test coverage across multiple components.
- Participated in Agile/Scrum cycles, including sprint planning and retrospectives, contributing to team velocity and deliverable tracking.
- Created and maintained technical documentation for system features, architecture decisions, and API specifications.
- Collaborated with non-technical stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into functional technical solutions.
- Mentored junior developers, promoting adherence to coding standards and best practices.

Data Analyst Athabasca University

- Supported academic research through the design of data pipelines and analytical tools for policy and behavioral studies.
- Developed data ingestion tools in Python, integrating data from REST APIs and web scraping via Scrapy for structured analysis.
- Conducted both qualitative and quantitative analysis, transforming raw datasets into actionable insights.
- Researched and evaluated emerging machine learning frameworks for use in academic and social data contexts.
- Designed data visualizations, spreadsheets, and presentation materials to clearly communicate findings to diverse audiences.
- Actively contributed to research meetings and knowledge exchange sessions with faculty and technical teams.

Education

Learning history

Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte

Doctor’s Degree in Computer Science

Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte

Master’s Degree in Computer Software Engineering

Potiguar University

Specialization in Computer Systems Analysis

Potiguar University

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Systems Analysis

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