Raphael Mobis Tacla
Verified Expert in Engineering
Software Developer
Campinas - State of São Paulo, Brazil
Toptal member since January 26, 2022
Raphael is a young developer with over eight years of experience in the industry. Having worked on huge distributed projects for banks, government agencies, and smaller startups, he is always learning new technologies and refining his skills. Nowadays, Raphael is focused on web development around Node.js, TypeScript, and PHP, and he is proficient with C++, Java, and Lua and open to new learning opportunities.
Portfolio
Experience
Availability
Preferred Environment
TypeScript, Node.js, Prisma, Visual Studio Code (VS Code), NestJS, DataGrip, PostgreSQL, Express.js, JavaScript, TypeORM
The most amazing...
...project I've worked on was the national registry for biometric data in Brazil that holds over 2B fingerprints and guarantees the integrity of our elections.
Work Experience
Senior PHP Developer
Padilla & Associates
- Worked closely with the CTO to understand and deliver features needed for an upcoming presentation, ensuring the end result aligns correctly with local legislation and regulations.
- Guided managers in adopting better development and project management practices, including Jira and migration from Subversion (SVN) to Git.
- Managed the whole infrastructure on Media Temple, including the server and database for all environments.
PHP Developer
FAQx
- Restructured most of our PHP codebase, serving as an expert on Laravel best practices and idiomatic code.
- Worked with the CTO to design strategies to implement new features, analyze pros and cons, and assess how to deliver them quickly.
- Built internal tools and platforms to empower our team to be more effective and productive.
PHP Developer with MySQL Experience
Gulf Coast Regional Mustang Club, Incorporated
- Implemented a simple PHP registration form to store answers in a MySQL database.
- Consulted the client over the project's technical details, setting him up to reproduce similar forms for future events without needing a technical person.
- Designed and set up the MySQL database inside the client's provided platform, SIteGround.
Tech Lead
Aware Logistics
- Led a team of five developers to address our clients' concerns rapidly and precisely.
- Managed our whole infrastructure on AWS, doing maintenance and ensuring our security was tight.
- Designed and architected more complex features while considering our clients' needs.
- Reviewed the code and made sure the quality of our codebase remained consistent.
Software Engineer
Griaule
- Maintained our legacy C++ solution for biometric identification used by banks and government agencies.
- Planned and executed the migration of our codebase from Subversion (SVN) to Git.
- Developed the new version of our C++, C#, and Java biometrics SDKs.
Experience
Aware Logistics SaaS
http://awarelog.comAs a tech lead on this project, I oversaw making most of our technical calls, helped our product and design team make informed decisions, and planned the overall architecture of the platform so we could scale fast.
Software Subscription Platform for Reselling
https://github.com/rmobis/raphsellerEducation
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering
University of Campinas - Campinas, Brazil
Certifications
Certificate of Proficiency in English
Cambridge Assessment English
Skills
Libraries/APIs
Node.js, REST API, jQuery, PayPal API, React.js, Redis Queue
Tools
Git, Bitbucket, GitHub, Retool, Jira, Prisma, DataGrip, Nginx, Apache, Gulp, PhpMyAdmin, Subversion, Git
Languages
JavaScript, HTML, HTML5, PHP, TypeScript, C++, SQL, CSS, Sass, PHP, Java, C#, SCSS, GraphQL
Frameworks
Laravel, Express.js, NestJS, Angular, JNI, Bootstrap, Next.js
Paradigms
REST, Object-oriented Programming, Agile Development, Agile Development
Platforms
Visual Studio Development, Linux, Windows Development, DigitalOcean, Oracle Development, Android, Docker, AWS
Storage
MySQL, JSON, PostgreSQL, Database, SQL Server, Elasticsearch, Redis, Amazon Aurora, AWS, Web Development
Other
English, Web Development, TypeORM, Algorithms, Data Structures, APIs, SOAP, Back-end Developers, Back-end Developers, Full-stack, SDKs, Ajax, Distributed Systems Development, IT Management, Big Data Architecture, SaaS, CI/CD Pipelines, People Management, SaaS, Payment APIs, Digital Payments, Subscriptions, PayPal Development, Payment Gateways, SSL Certificates, Design Consulting, Leadership, Architecture, Software Architecture, Laravel Forge, Calculators
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