Rafael Padilla

Rafael Padilla is the senior application architect and technology strategist for Aura Solutions LLC. He is responsible for the growth of software solutions and services meeting the needs of clients in multiple industries including mortgage, financial, transportation, and healthcare. Rafael has nearly 20 years of software engineering experience. As a senior software architect, Rafael was the key technical resource who in the early 2000’s was responsible for the development and implementation of the eSignSystems software solution. Rafael is currently responsible for the overall design, development and support of eSignSystems SmartSAFE product.

During his career, Rafael has also been a founder and the chief technologies for a software startup which was acquired by 3M Company to become a leader for enterprise transportation systems across the United States. Rafael has managed architecture and research & development organizations which included the management of multiple large-scale Microsoft .NET products and approximate a dozen highly skilled software architects. Rafael has also been responsible for establishing and enforcing technical standards and procedures for a development team of over 100 individuals while providing delivery oversight for multiple concurrent $25M projects. In 2019, Rafael co-founded AstreaX, Inc. a software and services business serving customers across the United States providing a range of solutions including product development, outsourced software support, and technical expertise. Rafael earned a BSBA in Management Information Systems from the University of Arizona.