Rafael Appelt
About Rafael Appelt
Rafael Appelt is a software developer with extensive experience in full-stack development and project management. He has worked for various companies in Brazil, including Reserva, Afferolab, and 123Qred, and currently serves as a software developer at Bloq since 2022.
Work at Bloq
Rafael Appelt has been working at Bloq as a Software Developer since 2022. His role is remote, allowing him to contribute to projects from anywhere. At Bloq, he focuses on software development tasks, emphasizing the importance of understanding the intention behind these tasks to ensure comprehensive consideration of all scenarios.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Prior to his current position, Rafael Appelt worked at several companies in various roles. He served as a Full-stack Developer at Reserva from 2018 to 2019 and at Meu Patrocínio from 2017 to 2018. He also held the position of CTO at 123Qred from 2019 to 2021. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Full-stack Developer at Afferolab from 2009 to 2010 and as a Software Developer at Accenture in 2006.
Education and Expertise
Rafael Appelt studied at Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from 1999 to 2003. He also pursued further education at FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas, focusing on Project Management, where he completed coursework for an MBA but has a pending thesis.
Entrepreneurial Initiatives
Rafael Appelt has successfully initiated two businesses from scratch. He was responsible for defining the architecture and coding a fully functional Minimum Viable Product (MVP) before assembling a team to further develop these ventures. This experience highlights his capability in both software development and business strategy.
Personal Development
In addition to his professional work, Rafael dedicated time to care for a newborn child while continuing to study various subjects. This commitment to personal development allows him to stay updated in the field of software development and technology.