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Rafael Pires

@rafaelpires

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Full-stack web developer specializing in PHP, JavaScript, Node.js and scalable web solutions.

Cabo Verde

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What I'm looking for

I seek hands-on roles building scalable web platforms with a focus on technical quality, reliable infrastructure, and opportunities to manage hosting, support, and full-stack development.

I am a full-stack web developer and founder with a Bachelor's in Computer and Telecommunications Engineering, experienced building and maintaining corporate websites, interactive platforms and e-commerce solutions.

I have strong backend and frontend skills across PHP, WordPress, Node.js, React, HTML, CSS and JavaScript, and work routinely with PostgreSQL, SQLite3 and MySQL for robust data-driven applications.

My professional background includes technical support, hosting and server administration (WHM/cPanel), corporate email configuration, NOC/HelpDesk services, and requirements analysis for medium/large projects.

I focus on technical quality, service reliability and user experience, and I bring hands-on experience from roles at TXOWEB, Prime-R/CVTelecom, and as IT Technical Manager at the Technical University of the Atlantic.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Full-Stack Web Developer

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TXOWEB

Mar 2023 - Present (3 years)

Founded and delivered corporate websites and interactive platforms including e-commerce and booking systems; managed hosting, server backups, and corporate email to ensure uptime and security. Implemented frontend and backend features using modern web stacks and provided technical support and proactive network management.

PHP HTML CSS JavaScript React PostgreSQL SQLite3

Technical Support (HelpDesk)

Prime-R, CVTelecom

Nov 2023 - Aug 2025 (1 year 9 months)

Provided customer support and NOC/HelpDesk services for internet, TV, voice and CCTV customers; resolved technical incidents for Horeca and residential segments and performed requirements analysis and functional specifications. Supported service desk operations and handled installations and field technical troubleshooting.

HelpDesk+NOC TCP IP Customer Support Winrest POS MariaDB SQLite3

Technical Support Trainee

Ruijie Reyee

Feb 2024 - Feb 2024 (0 months)

Completed a focused technical support program covering Ruijie Cloud/SON technologies, network protocols, and practical hands-on TCP/IP and installation practices. Supported helpdesk tasks and corporate profile implementations during the brief training period.

Ruijie Cloud SON TCP IP Network Protocols Hardware installation HelpDesk+Technical Support

IT Technical Manager

Technical University of the Atlantic - UTA

Aug 2023 - Sep 2023 (1 month)

Managed lab and holiday-period IT operations including WHM/cPanel hosting, corporate email, preventive maintenance of computers and peripherals, and installation/configuration of Windows and software. Performed hardware/software administration, diagnostics of network cables and sockets, and helpdesk services for staff and classrooms.

CPanel Windows Administration HelpDesk+

Participant - Huawei Seeds for the Future

Huawei

Jul 2022 - Aug 2022 (1 month)

Completed a Huawei Seeds for the Future program covering 5G, AI, and Cloud Computing; participated in tech4good competition and developed leadership, problem-solving and social entrepreneurship skills. Attended 13 hours of industry-led instruction and mentorship.

Artificial Intelligence Cloud Computing Leadership Problem Solving entrepreneurship

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Advanced Island – Engenharia Circular

Training program, Sustainability and Industrial Engineering

2023 - 2023

Activities and societies: Modules on sustainability, process control, robotics, renewable energy, maintenance and innovation

Module-based training covering sustainability and circular economy, process control, industrial robotics, renewable energy, maintenance, innovation and technology transfer.

Huawei Seeds for the Future

Short-term training program, Information and Communications Technology

2022 - 2022

Activities and societies: Participation in global tech4good competition

Short technical program including instruction on 5G, Artificial Intelligence, and Cloud Computing with emphasis on leadership, problem-solving and social entrepreneurship.

Technical University of the Atlantic - UTA (ISECMAR)

Bachelor's Degree, Computer and Telecommunications Engineering

2018 - 2022

Activities and societies: Computer Architecture and Networks Laboratory; Database Laboratory; Electronic Circuits and Embedded Systems Laboratory; Software Engineering Laboratory

Bachelor's Degree in Computer and Telecommunications Engineering with coursework and labs in software development, networks, databases, embedded systems, and project planning and management.