Rafa Lima
About Rafa Lima
Rafa Lima is a Full Stack Web/Software Developer with a diverse background in both technology and veterinary medicine. He has worked at various companies, including Dedalus and Tossed, and has contributed to multiple projects through mentoring, workshops, and innovative solutions.
Work at Dedalus
Rafa Lima has been employed at Dedalus as a Full Stack Web/Software Developer since 2022. In this role, he has contributed to various projects, including the development of a Progressive Web App (PWA) solution that is now utilized across multiple products. His responsibilities also include creating a notification and emailing system from scratch, which has improved communication efficiency within the organization. Additionally, he has participated in design sessions to propose solutions and build mock-ups for new interfaces.
Education and Expertise
Rafa Lima has a diverse educational background. He achieved a Bachelor's degree in Veterinary Medicine from Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina, completing his studies from 2008 to 2013. He later specialized in Veterinary Acupuncture at Instituto Jacqueline Pecker from 2013 to 2015. In the field of technology, he studied Full Stack Web Development at Strive School, completing the program in 2021. He also pursued UX Design at The Interaction Design Foundation in 2020. His expertise spans both veterinary sciences and software development.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to his current role at Dedalus, Rafa Lima held various positions in different sectors. He worked as a Supervisor at Tossed from 2019 to 2020 in the London Metropolitan Area. Before that, he was part of the kitchen staff at Leon Restaurants for three months in 2018. He also served as a Student Tutor at Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina in 2012. Additionally, he volunteered as a Full-stack MERN Tutor at Strive School from 2021 to 2022, where he mentored students in web development.
Technical Contributions and Initiatives
Rafa Lima has made significant technical contributions in his roles. He developed an algorithm that optimizes project architecture, speeding up form development time. He has also held workshops on REACT custom hooks to enhance team skills and knowledge. His mentorship efforts have focused on helping colleagues upskill in debugging tools and best practices. Furthermore, he presented a FIGMA design that was widely accepted and implemented across multiple products, showcasing his ability to bridge design and development.