Rafael Silva
Education
Western Governors University, Salt Lake City, Utah
Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering - June 2024
Skills
- JavaScript, Java, Python, SpringBoot, User Interface Design (UI), User Experience (UX), MySQL
- Android Development, Active Directory, AWS Cloud Services, Docker, GitLab, PostgreSQL
- AWS - Certified Cloud Practitioner | ITIL4 Foundations | Portuguese (Fluent/Bilingual)
Experience
Desktop Technician, Geek Elements, Pawtucket, RI (July 2023 - Present)
- Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues, including Active Directory and O365 administration.
- Offer hands-on assistance and phone support to users and staff.
- Developed a Python script that reduced duplicate computer serial number identification time by 20%.
- Assisted in preparing manuals, training materials, and training users in system usage and modifications.
- Performed hardware upgrades and equipment installations.
- Conducted system maintenance and ensured data security protocols were followed.
Stone Mason, C & O Concrete and Masonry, LLC, Pawtucket, RI (May 2020 - June 2023)
- Collaborated with customers and vendors to procure materials and products.
- Employed strong communication skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities to ensure high-quality work and customer satisfaction.
- Experienced in using tools and machinery.
Volunteering
Robotics Mentor (REV Robotics First Tech Challenge), Saint Raphael Academy, Pawtucket, RI (September 2023 - March 2024)
- Guided and mentored 13 robotics club students in designing, building, and programming robots for the REV Robotics FIRST Tech Challenge competition.
- Used an Android-based robot kit programmed in Java, Kotlin, and Blocks programming interface.
Projects
Capstone - Mobile Development | Android Studio, Java, SQLite, GitLab - June 2024
- Developed a full-stack mobile application for a Vacation Scheduling Tool with a functional register/login screen, search functionality, ability to save, retrieve, edit, and delete data and generate user reports.
Web-Based Inventory Application | SpringBoot, Java, HTML - February 2024
- Developed a “Buy Now” button that decrements the product's inventory when bought.
- Developed a message that indicates if a purchase is successful or failed.
- Integrated Maximum and minimum fields for products/parts.
- Implemented error messages regarding low inventory when adding or updating parts/products and if exceed inventory.
Interactive World Map | Angular, TypeScript - December 2024
- Developed an interactive world map using an SVG file and the WorldBank API so that when a specific country is selected it returns info about the country (Name, Capital, Region, Income Level).
Personal Portfolio | https://rsilva.dev | HTML, W3.CSS, JavaScript
- Personal portfolio to display personal projects and resume, leveraging HTML, W3.CSS, JavaScript, and FormSpree API.
Landing Page for Travel Agent | HTML, CSS, JavaScript - September 2023
- Developed a landing page for an independent travel agent leveraging HTML, CSS, and Javascript and used FormSpree API.