Raphael Prates
@raphaelprates
Senior Python backend engineer focused on automation and AI systems.
What I'm looking for
I am a senior Python backend engineer with 8+ years building automation, internal tools, and system integrations across mobile and backend platforms.
I have led technical delivery for cross-functional teams, mentored junior engineers, and implemented process improvements that reduced manual work and release errors.
Recently I focused on AI-powered systems and generative platforms, deploying RAG and agent-based solutions using LangChain, LangGraph, FastAPI, Docker, and AWS.
I hold an MBA in AI/ML and multiple certifications; I seek roles where I can drive backend architecture, improve reliability, and apply AI to product problems.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Python Backend Engineer
Venturus
Aug 2025 - Nov 2025 (3 months)
Deployed AI generative platform to multiple client environments and implemented pytest-based unit and integration tests achieving 80% coverage; designed a message-level feedback mechanism to capture structured LLM evaluation data for analytics and model improvement.
Technical Lead
Venturus
Sep 2022 - Aug 2025 (2 years 11 months)
Directed technical delivery for Motorola Messaging cross-functional teams, built a Jira bot that automated ~60% of bug analysis and drove process improvements using sprint metrics to increase predictability and quality.
Android Developer
Venturus
May 2021 - Sep 2022 (1 year 4 months)
Maintained and evolved Motorola and Google Messages apps across multiple Android versions, upgraded legacy components for compatibility, reported critical bugs to Google and authored technical documentation to streamline onboarding.
Software Engineer
LG Electronics
May 2019 - May 2021 (2 years)
Developed R Shiny app consolidating 30+ datasets to cut bug investigation cycle time by ~20% and led integration and automation for LATAM smartphone deployments, improving CI/CD reliability and reducing release errors.
Software Engineer
LSI-TEC
Feb 2018 - May 2019 (1 year 3 months)
Standardized Bash build scripts and engineered automated release and validation pipelines using Bash, Python and R, improving build speed ~15% and increasing production stability.
Software Configuration Manager
LG Electronics
Jul 2016 - Jan 2018 (1 year 6 months)
Delivered smartphone software builds for LATAM markets and built Python automation tools and validation scripts, reducing repetitive configuration work and supporting multi-country version control workflows.
Electrical Engineering Intern
Universidade Federal do ABC
Aug 2012 - Jan 2013 (5 months)
Managed maintenance requests and monitored power generator maintenance as part of electrical engineering internship supporting campus operations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
FIAP
Master of Business Administration, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
2018 - 2019
Completed an MBA program focused on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning from 2018 to 2019.
Centro Universitário FEI
Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical Engineering
2011 - 2017
Earned a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering between 2011 and 2017.
Universidade Federal do ABC
Internship, Electrical Engineering
2012 - 2013
Internship in Electrical Engineering involving maintenance request management and monitoring of power generator maintenance.
Availability
Location
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Portfolio
github.com/raphaelduffSocial media
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