I’m honored to welcome Rafaela Azevedo, a trailblazer in software development, test automation, and Web3 technologies. Rafaela is the Founder & CEO of The Chaincademy, a platform dedicated to accelerating tech professionals' careers by providing roadmap guidance and connecting them with startups. She’s also a TechWomen 100 Award Winner, STEM Ambassador, Google Developer Expert, and a passionate mentor helping professionals break into the tech industry.
With an impressive career spanning QA, DevOps, blockchain development, and cybersecurity, Rafaela has worked with leading organizations, including HM Revenue & Customs, Alpha FX Group, and LloydsPharmacy, as a Senior QA Consultant and Architect. She’s an instructor at Test Automation University, where she teaches courses on Contract Testing with Pact and Blockchain Testing, and she actively shares her expertise through her tech blog and open-source contributions.
Beyond her technical achievements, Rafaela is a strong advocate for women in tech, career development, and salary negotiation, mentoring individuals on how to build an investable MVP, secure their first job in tech, and establish credibility in the industry. Her extensive knowledge in Cypress, Selenium, WebDriver, Kubernetes, Terraform, AWS, Web3, and OpenAI technologies makes her a powerhouse in software engineering and blockchain innovation.
In this episode, we’ll dive into Rafaela’s inspiring journey, her insights into test automation and blockchain technology, and how she’s empowering the next generation of tech leaders.
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