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Rafael Palma

@rafaelpalma

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Full-stack developer and tech lead at UMTS building web platforms for restaurants, clinics, salons, and football clubs.

Portugal

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What I'm looking for

I prefer fully remote work, though I’m open to hybrid roles within commuting distance of Setúbal or Lisbon. I’m available for EU and US Eastern time zones.

At UMTS, I’m the sole developer building and delivering complete web platforms for restaurants, clinics, beauty salons, and football clubs. I take projects from requirements gathering through deployment and maintenance, integrating services such as payments, APIs, and AI assistants.

I also developed AI-powered chatbots and manage server infrastructure using Apache, Nginx, and Docker. My work spans React, .NET APIs, Python, and SQL Server, with GitHub Copilot and Claude Code in my development workflow.

At VirtualNauta, I rebuilt a failing project from the ground up, addressing database issues and redesigning software for accounting and management clients. I restructured user billing files, automated company logo detection, and redesigned the application with .NET Razor, ASP.NET, and SQL Server.

Earlier, at RedIT, I developed an HR platform for managing employee records and company contracts, including an administrative dashboard with role-based permissions and reporting views. I’m currently upskilling in AWS Solutions Architecture.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

FullStack Developer/Tech Lead

Current

UMTS

Aug 2025 - Present (1 year 2 months)

Sole developer responsible for building and delivering complete web platforms for restaurants, clinics, beauty salons, and football clubs. Owned the full development lifecycle from requirements gathering to deployment and maintenance.

React .NET Core Python SQL Server Docker Nginx GitHub Co Pilot Claude Code

Software Web Developer

VirtualNauta

Nov 2023 - Nov 2024 (1 year)

Rebuilt a failing project from the ground up, fixing database issues and redesigning the software for accounting and management clients. Restructured user billing files and automated company logo detection.

.NET Razor SQL Server ASP.NET jQuery Python Bootstrap Azure

.Net Developer

RedIT

Feb 2023 - Nov 2023 (9 months)

Developed a web platform for HR employees to manage employees and company contracts. Built a complete admin dashboard with role-based access for HR staff to oversee contract data, employee records, and supplier information.

ASP.NET Core MVC SQL Server Entity Framework jQuery Bootstrap Azure DevOps

Frontend Developer

Dev2Grow

Feb 2022 - May 2022 (3 months)

Worked on the creation and improvement of web pages, using a different format than the current deployed version to improve the back-end of the web pages.

React SASS TypeScript JavaScript

FullStack Developer

Delta Soluções

Oct 2018 - Jan 2019 (3 months)

Worked on the development and maintenance of web applications using PHP (CodeIgniter and Laravel), integrating features, fixing bugs, and supporting existing modules. Also had contact with tools such as WebDeveloper for front-end development support and debugging.

PHP CodeIgniter Laravel Web Developer

FullStack Developer

TRACKiT Consulting

Feb 2018 - Jul 2018 (5 months)

Created a ticket system that provides communication between the technician of the devices and the routes of the vans. If there is a problem with a commuting device, the customer contacts the company, and if not resolved, a technician travels to replace the device.

JavaScript CSS PHP SQL Server NodeJS EXT JS