Leandro Melendez and Rafaela Azevedo

Grafana and Chaincademy

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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 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.

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