Rafael Santos
I am a Software Engineer with 6+ years of experience designing scalable systems and architectures, currently specializing in AI automation and workflow engineering.
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I am a Software Engineer with 6+ years of experience designing scalable systems and architectures, currently specializing in AI automation and workflow engineering. My background as a Senior iOS Engineer has provided a strong foundation in system design, API integration, modular architecture, and cross-team collaboration, which I now apply to automation and AI-driven solutions.
In recent projects, I have designed and implemented end-to-end automation architectures using Make, n8n, OpenAI, webhooks, APIs, and SaaS integrations. These systems automated processes such as document classification, lead qualification, email workflows, content publishing, monitoring, and knowledge management. My approach focuses on building transparent, modular, and maintainable workflows that can be easily understood and operated by internal teams.
- 5 years' experience
- Joined January 2026
Industry experience
- Healthcare
- Financial Services
- Energy & Utilities
- Software & Internet
- Professional Services
- Other
More experts in Lisbon, Portugal
Work experience
Owned the iOS architecture and delivery of a high-availability health insurance platform with thousands of daily users. Architected a modular MVVMC structure using SwiftUI, enabling scalable development and maintainability. Implemented robust authentication flows (OTP, biometric login) and session handling. Engineered a WebView JavaScript bridge to support file uploads, media capture, and Angular-native interactions. Took over Android development mid-project, resolved critical bugs, and aligned cross-platform behavior. Created CLI tools to automate QA sessions and reduce manual testing. Collaborated with frontend and backend teams to align API specs and reduce integration issues. Improved feature delivery speed by streamlining QA and reducing repeated auth session resets.
Delivered native iOS apps for clients across finance, healthcare, and energy sectors. Migrated legacy codebases to SwiftUI and modern MVVM, reducing technical debt and improving performance. Integrated third-party SDKs (HERE, Mapbox) and implemented biometric authentication and payment flows. Led accessibility and UI modernization initiatives to improve responsiveness and compliance. Contributed to CI/CD with automated snapshot/UI testing and cross-team collaboration across Portugal, Spain, the UK, and India. Documented architectural foundations to accelerate onboarding and maintain consistency.
Education
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