Summary
Rafael Lima is a founder and software engineer with eight years building end-to-end, scalable products across web and mobile using JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Node.js, and Flutter. He combines hands-on engineering with product-minded architecture, consistently aligning technical decisions with user retention, monetization, and growth metrics. As founder of Carioteca Labs and co-founder of FootScores (1M+ downloads, 100K+ MAU), he has operated high-traffic systems, real-time APIs, and cost-efficient cloud infrastructure. His background includes enterprise-grade frontend and backend work for Bayer, where he translated complex business rules into performant, user-friendly interfaces. Trained at the Federal University of Ceará and experienced in academic software-quality research, he favors mastering fundamentals over chasing tools. He brings a rare mix of production ops experience, product strategy, and a data-driven mindset to every codebase he touches.
8 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
Bacharelado em Engenharia de Software, Tecnologia da Informação, Bacharelado em Engenharia de Software, Tecnologia da Informação at Federal University of Ceara
Licenciatura Plena em Ciências Biológicas, Docência, Licenciatura Plena em Ciências Biológicas, Docência at Universidade Estadual do Ceará