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In this episode, you will hear from Leandro Melendez- Senor Performo- with guest Rafaela Azevedo, Current CEO and Founder at The Chaincademy with +16 years of Experience in QA, +14 years of Experience in Test Automation, and +9 years in Leadership, Delivering and Releasing Software on different platforms. Leandro and Rafaela talk about:

Career Path and Leadership

Discover how Rafaela transitioned from QA and test automation into entrepreneurship, and how she now mentors emerging talent through The Chaincademy YouTube GitNation .

Engagement Through Storytelling & Testing:

Learn how she connects with audiences(particularly junior developers) through engaging narratives, real-world challenges, and interactive elements.

Actionable Advice for Testers and Juniors:

Whether it’s crafting your first portfolio, building automation skills, or getting started in Web3 testing, Rafaela shares practical advice to accelerate career growth and learning.

We hope you enjoy.

 

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Leandro Melendez and Rafaela Azevedo

Grafana and Chaincademy

Current CEO and Founder at The Chaincademy, a career builder for developers up-skilling, vetting and matching them with international projects. SC Cleared Full Stack SDET with +16 years of Experience in QA, +14 years of Experience in Test Automation, and +9 years in Leadership, Delivering and Releasing Software on different platforms (Mobile, Desktop, Web).

Became a STEM Ambassador , a STEM Women Member , and a Google Developer Expert making an impact and bringing more young people to the STEM area. Contributes to TestProject and instructor of Test Automation University (Contract Tests with Pact and Introduction to Blockchain Testing).