About

Rafael CHACÓN is a seasoned software engineer with over 11 years of relevant experience in building and maintaining web applications. He is currently working as a Software Engineer at Figma, where he is focused on Scala, Akka, and Spray. Rafael is passionate about the discipline of programming and believes that this profession is a craft where learning never ends. In his previous role as a Staff Software Engineer at Slack, Rafael contributed significantly to the development of the company's software products. Before that, he co-founded Code for Venezuela, where he worked as a Co-Founder and contributed to the development of software solutions to help improve the lives of Venezuelans. Rafael holds a Master's degree in Education Engineering and Management from Universidade Técnica de Lisboa, a degree in Education Engineering from Université de Poitiers, a Master's degree in Education and Technology from Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia - U.N.E.D., and a degree in Computer Science from Universidad Simón Bolívar. Rafael's technical expertise includes Scala, Ruby, Test Driven Development, Rspec, Backend Software Development, and Web Development. He is a Senior Software Engineer with a proven track record of delivering high-quality software solutions. Overall, Rafael CHACÓN is a highly skilled and experienced software engineer who is passionate about his craft. He is committed to continuous learning and development and is always looking for new ways to improve his skills.