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Rafael
- Rate £30
- Response 24h

£30/hr
1st lesson free
- Computer programming
- Python
- Java
- SQL
Learn Software Engineering – Backend, databases, OOP & System Design (Industry Engineer at Thales and ex engineer at Amadeus)
- Computer programming
- Python
- Java
- SQL
Lesson location
About Rafael
I’m a software engineer currently working at Thales, where I develop backend systems used in real-world, high-reliability environments. My daily work involves designing, maintaining, and improving systems where clarity, robustness, and good engineering decisions actually matter.
I started tutoring because I remember how confusing learning IT can feel — especially when tutorials explain what to do but rarely why. Over time, I realized that many students and junior developers struggle not because they lack intelligence, but because they were never taught how to think about software as a system.
I enjoy breaking down complex concepts into clear mental models and helping people connect the dots between theory and practice. I’m patient, structured, and adapt my explanations to each person’s way of thinking. My goal is not to rush through topics, but to help you build confidence and real understanding that you can reuse independently.
Outside of tutoring, I’m naturally curious about technology and engineering, and I value learning that is deep, practical, and meaningful. I take teaching seriously and see it as a collaboration: we work together to identify gaps, strengthen fundamentals, and move forward with purpose.
Whether you’re a student, self-taught learner, or junior developer looking to grow, I aim to provide a supportive and professional learning environment where questions are encouraged and progress is visible.
About the lesson
- Primary
- Secondary
- GCSE
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levels :
Primary
Secondary
GCSE
AS Level
A Level
BTEC
Adult Education
Masters
Doctorate
MBA
Nursery
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Professional
Kids
- French
- English
- Portuguese
- +1
All languages in which the lesson is available :
French
English
Portuguese
Spanish
I’m a Software Engineer currently working at Thales, where I build and maintain real-world, production systems used in critical environments. Alongside my professional work, I enjoy helping students and early-career developers understand software engineering beyond tutorials and theory.
I teach from beginner to advanced level, adapting each session to your background and goals. Whether you are just starting in IT, studying computer science, or already working as a junior developer, my focus is to help you think like an engineer, not just write code that “works”.
What I can help you with:
[Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)]
Understand core principles (encapsulation, abstraction, composition, inheritance) and how they are actually used in real systems.
[Databases & SQL]
Data modeling, relational design, query optimization, and how databases fit into real applications.
[Backend & System Design]
APIs, architectures, trade-offs, scalability basics, and how to structure maintainable systems.
[Software Engineering Foundations]
How projects are built in industry, how to reason about design decisions, and how to move past “tutorial hell”.
[Guidance for students & junior developers]
Clarifying confusing concepts, preparing for exams, interviews, or professional work.
How lessons work:
- 1-to-1 sessions tailored to your level
- We start by identifying what you already know and where you feel stuck
- Sessions can be practical, conceptual, or a mix of both
- I explain why things are done a certain way, not just how
I work with students aged 16 to 30, and I teach in English and Portuguese. My goal is to make complex topics clear, logical, and connected to real-world engineering, so you gain confidence and long-term understanding.
I can also help with freelancing projects so that your ideas can reach a place of real world impact.
Rates
Rate
- £30
Pack prices
- 5h: £150
- 10h: £299
free lessons
The first free lesson with Rafael will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hr
online
- £30/h
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