Rafael Rêgo
About Rafael Rêgo
Rafael Rêgo is a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in backend development and team management. He has worked for various companies in the United States and Brazil, utilizing technologies like Python, Node.js, Golang, and Scala to deliver scalable software solutions.
Current Role at Nerdy
Rafael Rêgo currently serves as a Senior Software Engineer at Varsity Tutors, a Nerdy Company, since 2023. He works remotely from St. Louis, Missouri, United States. In this role, he focuses on delivering high-quality scalable solutions, primarily on the back-end side of applications. His expertise in software development contributes to enhancing the overall performance and reliability of the company's educational technology offerings.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Rafael Rêgo has held several positions in software engineering prior to his current role. He worked as a Senior Backend Engineer at Pray.com for three months in 2022, and as a Senior Software Engineer at Aircore for one year from 2022 to 2023. His experience also includes a year at White Prompt and a year at Loggi, where he served as a Senior Software Engineer. Additionally, he was a Lead Software Engineer at Esportudo in 2018 and has held various software development roles at the Software Practices Laboratory.
Educational Background
Rafael Rêgo earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Universidade Federal de Campina Grande, where he studied from 2011 to 2017. He furthered his education at the University of Twente, studying there for one year from 2014 to 2015. His academic background has provided him with a solid foundation in computer science principles and practices.
Technical Skills and Technologies
Rafael Rêgo utilizes a range of technologies in his software development work. His proficiency includes programming languages such as Python, Node.js, Golang, and Scala. He adapts to new technologies to enhance software development processes and focuses on delivering scalable solutions. His experience also encompasses managing small remote teams, which adds to his capabilities in collaborative software development.
Volunteer Experience
Rafael Rêgo contributed as a Volunteer Research Assistant at the University of Twente from 2014 to 2015. This role involved on-site work in the Enschede Area, Netherlands, and allowed him to gain valuable research experience while supporting academic projects.