Rafael Acevedo
About Rafael Acevedo
Rafael Acevedo is a Staff Software Engineer with extensive experience in distributed systems and backend development. He has worked at Incognia since 2016 and has contributed to various open-source projects, demonstrating strong expertise in databases and technologies like Kafka and Apache Spark.
Work at Incognia
Rafael Acevedo has been a key member of Incognia since 2016. He started as a Software Engineer and progressed to Senior Software Engineer in 2020. In 2021, he took on the role of Staff Software Engineer. Throughout his tenure, he has contributed significantly to the development of location-based anti-fraud solutions, utilizing high-performance backend systems. His work has focused on enhancing the company's offerings in the field of fraud prevention.
Education and Expertise
Rafael Acevedo earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, completing his studies from 2012 to 2016. His academic background laid the foundation for his specialization in distributed systems, where he has developed expertise in technologies such as Kafka and Apache Spark. He also possesses strong knowledge in various databases, including Postgres, ScyllaDB, Clickhouse, and Redis.
Background
Before joining Incognia, Rafael worked at C.E.S.A.R as a Software Engineer for six months in 2016 and as a Software Engineer Intern from 2014 to 2016. He also gained research experience as an Undergraduate Researcher at GPRT/UFPE from 2013 to 2014. This diverse background in software engineering and research has contributed to his professional development.
Open Source Contributions
Rafael Acevedo has actively contributed to several open-source projects, including the Micronaut Framework, Apache Iceberg, ScyllaDB, and ElasticSearch. His involvement in these projects reflects his commitment to community engagement and the advancement of technology within the software development field.
Current Role at Elastic
In addition to his work at Incognia, Rafael has been serving as a Community Organizer at Elastic since 2019. In this role, he focuses on fostering community engagement and collaboration, further demonstrating his dedication to the tech community in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil.