Rafael Mejia
About Rafael Mejia
Rafael Mejia is an engineer with extensive experience in web development and design, currently working at Red Ventures. He has a diverse background in technology stacks and has held various roles in companies such as HigherEducation.com and Brands & Things.
Work at Red Ventures
Rafael Mejia has been employed at Red Ventures as an Engineer since 2019. He transitioned to the Frontend Development team following the acquisition of HigherEducation.com. In his current role, he manages a daily portfolio of over 80 education-based websites. Mejia operates in a fast-paced work environment that emphasizes daily check-ins and peer collaboration. He also allocates time for personal learning and development as part of his responsibilities.
Previous Experience in Web Development
Before joining Red Ventures, Rafael Mejia held various positions in web development. He co-founded Brands & Things, serving as Lead Developer from 2009 to 2018. He worked at Oddcast as a Software Engineer from 2007 to 2009 and held multiple senior web developer roles in New York, including as a Technical Lead at WebCore in 2014. Mejia also worked as a Frontend Developer at Starmark from 2017 to 2018 and as a Web Producer from 2010 to 2013.
Education and Expertise
Rafael Mejia has a diverse educational background. He studied Electrical Engineering at Universidad de Puerto Rico from 1998 to 2001. He then pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Sciences at the same university from 2001 to 2004. Mejia further advanced his education by obtaining a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Communication Design and Technology from Parsons School of Design - The New School from 2005 to 2007. His expertise includes a variety of technology stacks such as Node, Gulp, Jekyll, React, and Jamstack.
Technical Skills and Technology Stacks
Rafael Mejia possesses extensive technical skills and experience with various technology stacks. His proficiency includes tools and frameworks such as Node, Gulp, Jekyll, React, Jamstack, and Forestry. He is also familiar with content management systems like WordPress and collaborative platforms such as Notion and GitHub. This diverse skill set supports his work in web development and engineering roles.