Hi, I’m Raphael Jacuá, a front-end focused designer and developer who loves building user-friendly digital experiences. I enjoy exploring all areas of computer science and turning ideas into elegant, functional products, from web interfaces to data-driven apps.

Raphael Jacuá

Hi, I’m Raphael Jacuá, a front-end focused designer and developer who loves building user-friendly digital experiences. I enjoy exploring all areas of computer science and turning ideas into elegant, functional products, from web interfaces to data-driven apps.

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Hi, I’m Raphael Jacuá, a front-end focused designer and developer who loves building user-friendly digital experiences. I enjoy exploring all areas of computer science and turning ideas into elegant, functional products, from web interfaces to data-driven apps.

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Experience Level

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Front-End Developer at Redshift Global
July 1, 2022 - Present
Worked on a functional dynamic layout builder for Angular and SPA development, collaborating closely with UI/UX designers to create and implement high-quality code.
Digital Product Seller at Etsy Market Place
January 1, 2024 - Present
Managed an Etsy shop focused on digital products, successfully driving sales through strategic marketing efforts and product optimization.
Etsy Store Owner at Etsy (Beja, Portugal)
December 31, 2025 - October 16, 2025
Launched and managed a digital store on Etsy specializing in assets for streamers. Designed and sold widgets, stinger transitions, and overlay elements. Handled product creation, shop management, marketing, and customer support. Gained entrepreneurial experience in digital product design and e-commerce.
Web Designer / Developer at Stream Spell
December 31, 2024 - October 16, 2025
Designed and developed interactive widgets for live streamers. Integrated widgets with Twitch, YouTube, Streamlabs, and StreamElements APIs. Created custom layouts and digital identities tailored to clients’ needs.
Physics Teacher at Sistema Elite de Ensino
January 1, 2018 - October 16, 2025
Taught physics to 8 classrooms per year, totaling over 1,000 students across multiple grades. Prepared and delivered engaging lessons, adapted to different learning levels. Developed strong communication, presentation, and classroom management skills.
Physics Teacher at Sistema Elite de Ensino
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Taught Physics to 8 classrooms per year, totaling over 1,000 students across multiple grades. Prepared and delivered engaging lessons adapted to different learning levels. Developed strong communication, presentation, and classroom management skills.
Web Designer & Front-End Developer at Stream Spell
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Designed interactive widgets for live streamers; integrated widgets with Twitch, YouTube, Streamlabs, and Stream Elements APIs; created custom layouts and digital identities tailored to clients’ needs.
Entrepreneur / Etsy Store Owner at Etsy Market Place
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Launched and managed a digital store on Etsy specializing in assets for streamers. Designed and sold widgets, stinger transitions, and overlay elements. Handled product creation, shop management, marketing, and customer support. Gained entrepreneurial experience in digital product design and e-commerce.
Web Designer & Front-End Developer (Internship) at Red Shift Global
January 1, 2025 - November 6, 2025
Developed web applications using Angular and TypeScript. Collaborated with a team to design and implement scalable front-end components. Integrated APIs and applied best practices in web development.

Education

Bachelor's Degree at University of Lisbon
September 1, 2015 - June 1, 2019
Bachelor's in Computer Engineering at Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor's in Computing Engineering at Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor's in Physics at Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025

Qualifications

HIBA + Research Grant
February 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
3rd Place – Poliempreende
January 1, 2025 - October 16, 2025
HIBA+ Research Grant
February 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
3rd Place, National Entrepreneurship Contest (Portugal Polytechnics)
January 1, 2025 - November 6, 2025
Publication: Big Data and AI-driven architectures (Under submission)
January 1, 2025 - November 6, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services