Rafael Rodríguez Calvente
@rafaelrodrguezcalven
I build real-time C++ systems for mission-critical defence and geospatial platforms.
SpainWhat I'm looking for
At Tecnobit - Grupo Oesía, I develop Nexpro, a C++ Tactical Data Link solution for NATO STANAG-compliant defence systems. I lead VITAL’s migration from LuciadLightspeed to the native LuciadCPillar C++ SDK, owning the technical approach, integration, and verification.
Previously, I built core software for the Spanish Navy S-80 Submarine Combat System, including hard real-time synchronization and DDS/RTI communication. I’ve also led small AI and computer-vision teams, including an award-winning biomechanics project.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
C++ Software Engineer
Tecnobit - Grupo Oesía
Sep 2025 - Present (1 year)
Develop and maintain Nexpro, a C++ Tactical Data Link solution implementing NATO STANAG-compliant behaviour for defence systems. Lead VITAL's geospatial migration from LuciadLightspeed 2026 (Java) to LuciadCPillar 2026 (C++), owning the technical approach and integration of the native C++ SDK.
C++ Software Engineer
Capgemini Engineering – Navantia
Oct 2023 - Sep 2025 (1 year 11 months)
Core C++ developer for the Integrated Combat System of the Spanish Navy S-80 Submarine in a mission-critical UNIX environment. Designed and implemented thread synchronization for hard real-time systems using mutexes, semaphores and shared memory.
C++ Software Engineer
GTD Defense & Security Solutions
May 2023 - Oct 2023 (5 months)
Developed real-time C++/Python video-processing systems for military ground vehicles. Optimized YOLO-based Computer Vision inference for object detection and target tracking.
Full Stack Developer
Marvic Boat Center & WebImpacto
Sep 2020 - May 2023 (2 years 8 months)
Developed and maintained production web applications, CMS integrations and SQL-backed systems using PHP, JavaScript and relational databases.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Cádiz
BSc, Computer Science
2015 - 2023
BSc in Computer Science from the University of Cádiz, completed in 2023.
Royal Conservatory Manuel de Falla
Professional Music Degree, Music
2005 - 2014
Professional Music Degree in Viola and Piano from the Royal Conservatory Manuel de Falla, completed in 2014.
Availability
Location
SpainAuthorized to work in
Website
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