Rafael Couto

Gitpay is an open-source platform for contributors (freelancers) and organizations to meet and work together with on-demand projects. I am currently part of the Gitpay maintainers team, working as a Software Developer Intern. My tasks are varied and can be both front-end or back-end, pending on the available tasks and difficulty level. We use Git development workflow and agile methodologies.

I worked on complex digital projects for big healthcare and pharmaceutical companies, leading digital projects for new websites and digital marketing campaigns across different markets (USA, Europe, and LATAM).

Responsible for effectively engaging with clients and supporting projects throughout the project life cycle, including client meetings, leading day-to-day team communication, managing cli

Worked in collaboration with seniors project managers to achieve project goals, timelines and facilitate day-to-day tasks. Also worked on various CMS platforms like Adobe AEM, Umbraco, WordPress, and Episerver. I handled a variety of functions and roles, such as Content Management, Software Testing, Quality Assurance (QA), Social Media Listening, and proofreading.

Provided customer service support for clients in Brazil, Europe, and the United States. Responsible for installing, maintaining, and supporting clients throughout the company's flagship software, the Risk Manager.

I worked as a point of contact to the external public agents and was responsible for the accountability and liability of documents sent from them to the management and finance government departments. My responsibility was to search for inconsistent data and errors in order to get the invoices approved for payment. I supported agents all over Brazil and managed systems and databases.

9-week full-time intensive coding bootcamp learning HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript ES6, SQL, git, GitHub, Heroku, Ruby, and Ruby on Rails. Designed, implemented, and shipped to production a clone of Airbnb and a Rails prototype, My Dash (Mobile App) - a prototype app with everything you need to take care of your vehicle.

A Master's degree focused on online business and digital solutions, having an interlocution between business and IT. Relevant coursework:

Technology: Blockchain and Digital Infrastructures for Business, Strategic and Tactical Tools for E-business, Digital Transformation Management, Designing Business IT.

Business: Digital Marketing Strategy and Technology, Digital Entrepreneurship,
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I was selected for a semester abroad scholarship in Switzerland based in academic results.

Relevant coursework: Customer Relationship Management, Leadership Development, New Trends in Product Innovation, and Brand Management.

A Bachelor's course focused on developing IT and Management skills. Examples of relevant courses/subjects:

Information Technology: Windows Server, Linux, Cisco Network, Oracle Database, Security Information, Backup, and Virtualization.

Business & Management: Business Management, Entrepreneurship, and Project Management (PMI).

The bachelor program consists of three main areas: Anthropology, Sociology, and Political
Science. I completed two of four years of graduation and decided to move to a different path, where I could better use my skills and develop my career.