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Rafael Lopes

ABAP Course Instructor

Rafael Lopes
Maia, Portugal

Experience

Oct 2024 - Nov 2024
2 months

ABAP Course Instructor

ITGest Academy

  • Delivered an intensive 3-week ABAP training course for Accenture, covering ABAP OO, CDS Views, OData, RAP, Fiori App generation, and Dynpro.
  • Developed comprehensive course materials and hands-on exercises to enhance students’ coding and problem-solving skills.
Oct 2023 - Present
2 years 5 months

SAP Fullstack Developer

Xelerate / Advanced Applications

  • Developed SAP Fiori applications using Fiori templates and UI5 freestyle (MVC, JavaScript) with CDS view annotations.
  • Engineered robust ABAP OO solutions and created efficient OData services to support critical business processes.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to debug, optimize, and enhance systems performance.
Nov 2022 - Oct 2023
1 year

Lead ABAP and Forms Developer

Preh Group

  • Led the development and customization of ABAP applications and forms (Smart Forms, Adobe Forms, SAPScript) to support business document generation.
  • Gathered requirements and provided effective solutions to streamline operations within SAP R/3 and related systems.
Feb 2021 - Nov 2022
1 year 10 months

Supply Chain IT Analyst / SAP PP/APO Consultant

Sonae Arauco

  • Developed and customized ABAP solutions in SAP R/3 and APO to enhance supply chain efficiency.
  • Conducted functional process analysis, gathered requirements, and provided SAP user support in APO, IBP, and R/3 (PP/DS).

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology (2.5 years), Professional Services (2.5 years), Manufacturing (2.5 years), and Automotive (1 year).

Information Technology
Professional Services
Manufacturing
Automotive

Business Areas Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology (5 years), Product Development (2.5 years), Supply Chain Management (2 years), and Operations (1 year).

Information Technology
Product Development
Supply Chain Management
Operations

Summary

I love learning about business processes and applying that knowledge to solve problems in efficient and elegant ways.

SAP Fullstack UI5 and ABAP Developer with extensive experience in developing customizable SAP solutions. Proven ability to deliver UI5/Fiori applications, design ABAP OO solutions, and design/implement changes to the PP/SD/MM modules. Strong foundation in industrial management and supply chain processes, combined with a passion for efficient problem solving and agile methodologies.

Skills

  • Programming Languages / Frameworks: Abap, Sap Ui5, Sap Fiori, Javascript, Sap Services (Odata, Rap, Cds), Opensql

  • Modules: S4/hanah And S4/hanah Cloud Public; Sap Pp, Mm, Sd

  • Team Collaboration: Proven Ability To Work Effectively Across Cross-functional Teams, Consistently Delivering High-quality Results By Maintaining A Focus On Collective Objectives.

  • Knowledge Sharing: Committed To Deep Technical Understanding And Actively Disseminating Insights To Foster Continuous Learning And Drive Team Excellence.

  • Self-driven Learning: Demonstrated Initiative In Independently Acquiring New Skills And Solving Complex Challenges, As Exemplified By My Proactive Role As The Sole Abap Developer At Preh Group.

Languages

English
Advanced
Portuguese
Intermediate

Education

Sep 2016 - Jun 2021

University of Porto

Integrated Master’s in Computer and Electrotechnical Engineering, Industrial Management and Automation · Computer and Electrotechnical Engineering · Porto, Portugal

Certifications & licenses

S/4 Cloud Public Implementation – Manufacturing

SAP

SAP Forms Development

Valantic

ABAP Development For SAP HANA

OpenSAP

DevOps For ABAP With gCTS

OpenSAP

SAP Forms, Adobe Forms & SAPScript Certification

ABACO

SAP S/4HANA Deep Dive

OpenSAP

SAP S/4HANA – Logistics

OpenSAP

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Where is Rafael based?

Rafael is based in Maia, Portugal.

What languages does Rafael speak?

Rafael speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), Portuguese (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Rafael have?

Rafael has at least 5 years of experience. During this time, Rafael has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 3 months. Note that Rafael may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Rafael be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Rafael would be well-suited for roles such as: ABAP Course Instructor, SAP Fullstack Developer, Lead ABAP and Forms Developer.

What is Rafael's latest experience?

Rafael's most recent position is ABAP Course Instructor at ITGest Academy.

What companies has Rafael worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Rafael has worked for ITGest Academy, Xelerate / Advanced Applications, Preh Group, and Sonae Arauco.

Which industries is Rafael most experienced in?

Rafael is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Information Technology (IT), and Professional Services. Rafael also has some experience in Automotive and Education.

Which business areas is Rafael most experienced in?

Rafael is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Product Development, and Supply Chain Management. Rafael also has some experience in Operations.

What is Rafael's education?

Rafael holds a Master in Computer and Electrotechnical Engineering from University of Porto.

Does Rafael have any certificates?

Rafael has 7 certificates. Among them, these include: S/4 Cloud Public Implementation – Manufacturing, SAP Forms Development, and ABAP Development For SAP HANA.

What is the availability of Rafael?

Rafael is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Rafael?

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