Summary
Rafael Kaustchr is a software engineer with 11 years of experience building web, desktop and cloud-native systems, currently contributing at Amazon from Seattle. He combines strong backend skills—API REST, database modeling and optimization algorithms—with hands-on experience integrating payments and building real-time and hybrid mobile apps. Rafael has led teams and technical efforts across fintech, gaming and SaaS companies, shipping features like Pix/Open Banking integrations and third-party payment systems. His academic background includes a master’s in systems engineering and optimization, and his early work spans engineering optimization tools (MATLAB/Fortran) to interactive C++/Node.js exhibits at the Rio Olympics, reflecting a blend of rigorous research and creative, practical engineering.
10 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
Técnico em Informática, Técnico em Informática at ETE Republica
Computer Science Bachelor Computer Science, Computer Science Bachelor Computer Science at Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro
Master's in Systems Engineering and Computer Science Optimization, Master's in Systems Engineering and Computer Science Optimization at Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
Student exchange - Computer Science Bachelor Computer Science, Student exchange - Computer Science Bachelor Computer Science at Universidade de Coimbra
Portuguese, English, German