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Rafael
Teixeira

Building performant, user-first digital experiences with Next.js, React, and Tailwind. Blending code, design, and AI exploration.

Available for work
Florianópolis, Brazil
CURRENTLY
Software Developer
@ Freelancer
2025 — Present
FOCUS
ReactNext.jsViteTypeScriptTailwind v4SupabaseAI / MLLLMsPrompt Engineering

Professional Summary

Support Engineer with 6+ years in SaaS, APIs, SQL, and observability.

Strong in technical troubleshooting and developer-facing documentation.

Transitioning into software development: building web apps with Next.js, React & Supabase; exploring AI-driven workflows.

CORE EXPERTISE

SaaS & API Support
SQL & Data Troubleshooting
Observability (Kibana/Grafana/Firebase)
Technical Documentation (API & DX)

GROWTH AREAS

Web development with React & Next.js (in progress)
TypeScript (growing proficiency)
Supabase & PostgreSQL fundamentals
AI-augmented workflows (LLMs, prompting)

KEY METRICS

6+
Years Experience
SaaS & API Support
Overhaul Led
API Documentation
Multilingual, dev-focused docs — projected 90% fewer API tickets
15+
Core Stack
Support & Web Technologies
CURRENT FOCUS
Transitioning into full-stack development with Next.js, React, TypeScript & Supabase.
Shipping small, reliable features; strengthening testing, data handling, and DX; exploring AI to improve developer workflows.

Work Experience

Freelance Software Engineer

Self-employed

Developing web applications and digital solutions for international clients. Focus on Next.js, React, Vite, Supabase, and TypeScript, including SaaS dashboards, financial apps, and AI-driven features.

Next.jsReactTypeScriptViteSupabaseAI/ML

Support Engineer – Level II

Involves

Resolved complex SaaS and API-related issues for B2B clients, using SQL and observability tools (Kibana, Grafana, Firebase). Led API documentation overhaul, collaborated with engineering teams, and contributed to automation initiatives.

REST APIsSQLKibanaGrafanaFirebaseDocumentation

Technical Support Analyst – Level II

TIVIT

Provided L2 support for financial APIs at CIP (Brazil’s Interbank Clearinghouse). Investigated incidents with PostgreSQL queries, monitored production logs, and maintained system reliability.

PostgreSQLREST APIsLog AnalysisIncident Management

Technical Support Analyst

Softplan

Delivered support for SAJ Tribunais, a justice automation system used nationwide. Reproduced complex bugs, wrote SQL queries across Oracle/DB2/SQL Server, and aligned engineering with end-users.

SQLOracleDB2SQL ServerBug Reproduction

Support Analyst – Level I

Modula Software

Provided L1 support for Novo SIGILO (retail automation). Investigated POS and tax integration issues, reproduced bugs in staging, and wrote DB2 scripts for operational adjustments.

DB2POS SystemsRetail AutomationBug Reproduction

Featured Projects

API Documentation Overhaul

Documentation2025Live

Complete redesign of the API docs with VitePress + Vue 3; multilingual (pt-BR/en/es/fr), versioned, real REST examples and modern DX — projected to reduce API-related tickets by up to 90%.

VitePressVue 3TypeScriptVueUse MotionVercel

CS2 Analytics

Analytics Dashboard2025Live

Production-ready analytics dashboard for Counter-Strike 2 with GamersClub ingestion and a canonical data model; idempotent ETL with audit trail, responsive UI and rich charts.

Next.js 15ReactTypeScriptTailwind v4shadcn/uiPostgreSQLDrizzle ORMTanStack QueryRecharts
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Farias Klug Advocacia

Website2025Live

Multilingual law-firm site built with Next.js 15 and Tailwind v4; premium UX, SEO/A11y baseline, subtle motion and a mobile-first layout.

Next.js 15TypeScriptTailwind v4shadcn/uiVercel

Band Financial Dashboard

Internal Tool2025In Development

Financial/admin system for bands: secure foundation (Postgres + RLS + pgsodium), idempotent REST API, document templates, and Google Calendar integration.

PostgreSQLRLSpgsodiumViteReactTailwindSupabase/NeonGoogle Calendar API

Key Achievements

CX Awards – Support Highlight Q3 2022

Customer Experience2022

Recognized for excellence in client support with industry-leading metrics: First Reply SLA 95.6%, FCR 63.4%, and Ticket Reopening Rate 3.94%.

Impact:High SLA and customer satisfaction

CX Awards – Support Highlight Q4 2022

Customer Experience2022

Awarded for outstanding support delivery: First Reply SLA 96.4%, FCR 65.3%, and Ticket Reopening Rate 2.14%.

Impact:Improved SLA and reduced reopen rate

API Documentation Project

Technical Leadership2024

Led the redesign of Involves Stage API documentation with multilingual support, real-world examples, and developer-focused content. Projected to reduce API-related tickets by up to 90%.

Impact:Expected 90% reduction in API-related tickets

Education & Learning

Formal Education

BTech — Software Development

Universidade Cruzeiro do Sul
May 2025 — Nov 2027 (expected)Florianópolis, Brazil · RemoteIn progress

Foundations of software engineering, web development, databases and scripting.

LLB — Law

UNICESUSC
Jun 2015 — Dec 2018Florianópolis, BrazilIncomplete

6 semesters completed (not concluded).

Professional Certifications

EF SET English Certificate — 72/100 (C2 Proficient)

EF SET
2025Active

Reading & Listening — CEFR C2

Technical Support Fundamentals

Google
2025Active

Core IT support, troubleshooting and systems.

Sunshine Conversations for Developers

Zendesk
2023Active

Messaging APIs and developer tooling.

User Experience

FIAP
2021Active

UX fundamentals and product thinking.

Scrum Foundation Professional Certificate (SFPC)

CertiProf
2021Active

Agile principles and Scrum foundations.

DevOps & Agile Culture

FIAP
2021Active

DevOps mindset and agile practices.

Continuous Learning

Meta Full-Stack Developer Specialization (10 courses)

Meta / Coursera
2025 — presentIn progress

Front-end (React, HTML/CSS), back-end (Python, Django), SQL, REST APIs, Git/GitHub, deployments.

Developer iOS Mobile & Back-end Python

EBAC
2022 — 2023Completed

Swift, Python fundamentals and software engineering basics.

Let's Connect

Always interested in new opportunities, collaborations, and conversations about technology and design.

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