# Rafael Pol

Rafael Pol is a remote worker on Himalayas, Senior Full Stack Engineer at Invisible Technologies, based in United States.

Source: https://himalayas.app/@rafaelpol

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Senior Full Stack Engineer with 9+ years of experience in Python and Go.
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| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Availability | Open to opportunities |
| Location | United States |
| Authorized to work in | United States |
| Job categories | Full Stack Engineer, DevOps Engineer |
| Skills | Python, Kubernetes, Terraform, JavaScript, Jenkins, BASH, Gitlab CI, Java, GitHub Actions, PHP, Vagrant, TypeScript, C C++, gRPC, REST APIs, Go, Django, GraphQL, Flask, WebSockets, fastAPI, OpenAPI, Gin, Git, Node, Jira, Protocol Buffers, Confluence, React, Prometheus, Angular, Grafana, Vue.Js, Nginx, Kafka, ELK Stack, RabbitMQ, Elasticsearch, Redis, Pytest, PostgreSQL, Unit Testing, MySQL, Integration Testing, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Cypress, Cassandra, Selenium, Oracle, Postman, AWS, Agile Scrum, GCP, API Integration, Azure, Microservices Architecture, Docker, Gitlab, Pandas, HTML5, JSON, Logstash, Kibana, Nebo, GitHub, AWS Lambda, SQL, TensorFlow, PayPal, NodeJS |

## What I'm looking for

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I am looking for a role that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
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## About

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I am a Senior Full Stack Engineer with over 9 years of experience specializing in Python and Go. My expertise lies in building scalable backend systems and web applications, with a strong focus on microservices and cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure. I have a proven track record of developing high-performance systems, including an e-commerce backend that significantly improved transaction processing and system availability.

Throughout my career, I have successfully implemented RESTful and gRPC APIs, optimized database performance, and integrated secure payment systems, all while adhering to best practices in code quality and security. My passion for mentoring teams and promoting clean code has not only enhanced team productivity but also fostered a culture of continuous improvement. I thrive in dynamic environments and am dedicated to delivering practical solutions that drive impact.
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## Experience

### Senior Full Stack Engineer (current)

Invisible Technologies. Jan 2023 - Jan 2025

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Designed and built a high-performance backend for an e-commerce client using Golang and Python. Developed microservices for order processing and payment, created RESTful and gRPC APIs, and improved system performance and security. Mentored junior developers and enhanced CI/CD pipelines.
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Skills: REST-APIs, Go, Python, gRPC, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, AWS, PostgreSQL, Angular

### Senior Backend Engineer

SkyGrid. Aug 2019 - Dec 2022

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Developed and optimized a backend system for a Drone Flight Control System using Golang and REST APIs. Integrated machine learning for flight optimization and implemented real-time data streaming. Managed AWS infrastructure and conducted comprehensive testing.
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Skills: Kafka, Python, REST-APIs, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, MongoDB, TensorFlow, Go, OAuth

### Software Developer

Nebo Agency. Jan 2016 - Aug 2019

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Built responsive interfaces using React.js and developed backend systems with Django and PostgreSQL. Optimized database performance and integrated custom APIs. Collaborated with cross-functional teams using Agile methodologies.
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Skills: REST-APIs, CSS, React, Django, PostgreSQL, JavaScript, Agile, Grafana, HTML5

## Education

### University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez

Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science. 2010 - 2015

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Completed a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, focusing on programming languages, software development, and system architecture. Gained practical experience through projects and coursework, preparing for a career in technology and software engineering.
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## Tech stack

- Postman
- OpenAPI
- GitHub
- GitLab
- Kubernetes
- Jenkins
- GitHub Actions
- GitLab CI
- Pandas
- MySQL
- PostgreSQL
- MongoDB
- Cassandra
- Gmail
- Node.js
- Django
- Redis
- Terraform
- Jira
- Vue.js
- JavaScript
- HTML5
- Java
- PHP
- JSON
- Logstash
- TensorFlow
- Kafka
- RabbitMQ
- FastAPI
- Grafana
- Kibana
- Prometheus
- Nebo
- PayPal
- GraphQL
- gRPC
- Elasticsearch
- AWS Lambda
- pytest
- NGINX
- SQL

To contact Rafael, message them from this profile with a Himalayas employer account: [Hire on Himalayas](https://himalayas.app/hire).

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