Raphael Melo.

Crafting digital experiences that inspire.

A passionate digital creator, constantly evolving and driven to create intuitive user interfaces that connect people with technology.

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UI Developer,

UX-Centered,

Creative Coder

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As a developer, I have made a significant impact by creating new features and shaping the user experience through intuitive interfaces and engaging designs.

I focus on blending aesthetics with functionality to create seamless user experiences that engage and inspire.

My work reflects a commitment to innovation, constantly pushing boundaries to improve usability and design quality.

With a strong foundation in frontend development, I specialize in crafting responsive and accessible interfaces that adapt to users' needs.

My approach is user-centered, ensuring that every decision made in the design process aligns with creating intuitive and meaningful experiences.

I believe that effective collaboration is key to successful projects, often working closely with designers, product managers, and other developers.

As a 'Creative Coder,' I aim to bridge the gap between technical precision and creative vision, delivering polished and impactful digital solutions.

Career

Experience

Currently focused on delivering high-quality frontend and UI development solutions, creating engaging user interfaces and seamless digital experiences.

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Direct Data - Remote

UI Frontend Developer

Aug 2023 - Present

As a UI Frontend Developer, I utilize React, React Query, and Bootstrap 5 to deliver robust, responsive, and accessible interfaces. I design user-centered experiences using Figma, ensuring a focus on smooth navigation, user satisfaction, and efficiency.

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Rapppl <> - Remote

UI Frontend Developer

May 2023 - Oct 2023

Leveraged my skills in React, Angular, JavaScript, and TypeScript to deliver seamless front-end experiences. I also strengthened client communication and project management skills, ensuring that solutions were both technically sound and aligned with client expectations.

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Getup Cloud - São Paulo, Brazil

UI Frontend Developer

Oct 2022 - Mar 2023

Optimized SEO, created responsive layouts, and designed new sections for the website, enhancing both user engagement and content accessibility. Managed the blog migration from Medium to a custom CMS, ensuring seamless user experience across languages.

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Tecnologia Única - Remote

Frontend Developer

Sep 2021 - Sep 2022

Utilized JavaScript (React) on the frontend and C# on the backend to deliver scalable solutions. Emphasis on creating responsive and visually appealing interfaces, as well as building APIs to support client requirements.

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Cheil Brasil - Remote

Frontend Developer

Feb 2021 - Mar 2021

Designed and updated webpages, focusing on improving user experience and implementing design best practices. Demonstrated effective teamwork and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Overview

About Me

With a diverse skill set that includes UI design, SEO, and digital marketing, I am a digitally savvy and connected professional, always up-to-date with the latest trends.

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Soft Skills

Alongside my technical expertise, I bring strong interpersonal skills, including proactivity, empathy, time management, and effective communication. Outside of work, I enjoy playing video games and watching travel videos, which broaden my perspectives.

Planning

From prototyping to responsive and semantic coding, I am focused on delivering top-notch user experiences on schedule. My goal is to craft solutions that meet client needs while providing users with the best possible experience.

  • Research
  • Architecture
  • Prototyping
  • Best Practices
  • Business Rules
  • Clean Code

Core Skills

Technical Skills

As a dedicated Frontend UI Developer, I create engaging and responsive digital experiences using a modern tech stack and refined design tools.

Foundations

With a solid foundation in frontend development, I excel at crafting responsive and accessible interfaces that elevate user experience across all devices.

    Design & Prototyping Tools

    I have extensive experience with design and prototyping tools to bring user-centered designs to life. These tools help me create precise, interactive, and intuitive interfaces.

    • Figma
    • VSCode
    • Postman
    • GIT
    • Chrome DevTools
    • Terminal

    Frontend Development Tools

    My focus is on frontend technologies that ensure smooth, efficient, and visually appealing user interfaces, along with an emphasis on clean, maintainable code.

    • JavaScript
    • TypeScript
    • React
    • Next.js
    • HTML5
    • CSS3
    • Tailwind CSS
    • Bootstrap
    • Sass
    • Git
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    What People Say

    Testimonials

    A few words from colleagues, managers, and clients about Raphael's work and character.

    Working with Rapha was a journey of discovery and constant growth. As our Front-End Developer, he not only excelled in developing the initial version of our platform using React and Vue JS, but also helped bring a new culture to the team. Rapha has a keen eye for agile management and UX/UI, always introducing new ideas and tools. Ethics and passion for what he does are his trademarks, and seeing his commitment to mentoring one of our juniors showcased the leader he will be. It was a pleasure working with you, Rapha, not only because you are a top professional but also because you are a great adventure companion.

    - Bady Miguel, Specialist Product Manager at Stone.co

    Excellent professional. He worked on a project with tight deadlines and complexity and helped the team get through it successfully. Raphael is an outstanding professional, both technically and personally.

    - Luan Maia Carneiro, Velo Digital

    Raphael is an excellent professional, with well-developed logical reasoning, dedicated to learning daily, diligent, and helpful to others. Furthermore, he is a natural leader who knows how to bring out the best in everyone, great at delegating tasks, and willing to help everyone. I had the pleasure of working with him on an academic project, and he made all the difference for the great outcome.

    - Gabriel Passarelli, Senior Corporate Lawyer at Tegra Incorporadora

    Raphael is a great person, very helpful, and dedicated to his studies. Early in college, he showed a remarkable ability to organize the class and was always willing to help those who had any difficulties. He proved to be a great professional with his personal projects and his experience as a developer, as seen in his GitHub. He’s the kind of person who makes everyone around him better.

    - Sthevan Bello Alves, System Analyst | .Net Developer | FullStack

    I had the opportunity to be Rapha’s direct supervisor, and I consider him an excellent professional. He contributed significantly to the construction of our project, bringing ideas and frameworks and always focusing on documentation.

    - Tassio Seiji, Technical Leader | Software Architect

    A highly dedicated professional who is always striving for development to improve project execution. Very helpful with the team and highly focused on deliveries.

    - Brunno Bruscatto, Software Engineer | Fullstack Developer

    Raphael is a brilliant human being! Someone very special who holds a special place in my heart for all the admiration I have for him. A professional who combines fundamental characteristics to make things happen wherever he goes. His study and focus led him to Technology, where he has brilliantly positioned himself in the area and the market. I wish him a very promising future and much success.

    - Elaine Póvoas, Marketing Executive | Advisor