Nico Cardone

Results-driven Computer Engineer with 8+ years of experience delivering end-to-end software solutions across Industry 4.0, IoT, and AI domains. Expert in microservices architecture, cloud-native infrastructure (Kubernetes, Docker, AWS/Azure), and full-stack development (Spring Boot, Angular, React, React Native). Proven track record leading development teams and building scalable platforms for enterprises, public administration, and research institutions.

Holds dual Master's degrees in Computer Engineering and three Linux Foundation Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKAD, KCNA).

Computer Engineer & Consultant at Infotech Consults di Cardone Nico (2021-06 – Present)

Independent consultant delivering end-to-end software solutions across industry, academia, and public administration.

• Developed the "Innovation ReSearch" platform for the University of Salento, enabling research management and discovery workflows.
• Built an industrial machine control platform using Modbus protocol for the University of Perugia.
• Engineered two INAIL-funded Industry 4.0 prototypes: one for safe management of construction/factory machinery, another for real-time workplace risk monitoring via BLE sensors and mobile device integration.
• For SINCON SRL: architected microservices-based platforms for public administration interoperability and led the development team.
• For TILEDESK SRL: developed event-driven microservices, Generative AI-powered components, and managed cloud infrastructure.

Senior Software Engineer at SINCON SRL (2022-11 – 2025-05)

• Architected and developed microservices platforms with Spring Boot (2.x/3.x), implementing REST APIs, AMQP messaging (ActiveMQ Artemis, RabbitMQ), and JWT/OAuth2 authentication.
• Designed web interfaces with Angular (15+), Bootstrap Italia, and PrimeNG, compliant with Italian Public Administration (PA) design standards.
• Established and maintained CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI, ArgoCD, FluxCD, and Rancher Fleet.
• Deployed and managed containerized environments (Docker Engine, Docker Swarm, Kubernetes) across development, testing, and production.
• Led and mentored a cross-functional software development team.

Full Stack Software Developer at RECO 3.26 S.R.L. (2018-11 – 2022-11)

• Engineered intelligent applications using Deep Learning and Machine Learning algorithms for autonomous decision-making systems.
• Built full-stack web platforms with Spring Boot/Spring MVC (backend) and React/jQuery (frontend); designed RESTful and fully distributed systems.
• Developed native Android (Java) and iOS (Swift) mobile apps and cross-platform applications with React Native; optimized neural network models for mobile deployment.
• Developed low-level C++ applications for embedded systems and delivered reusable software libraries for cross-team use.
• Built a real-time crowd detection video analytics system processing live video streams for ATM S.p.A.
• Delivered software consultancy for ultrasonic inspection and manufacturing quality defect detection systems for Leonardo S.p.A.
• Conducted API testing with SoapUI and performance/stress testing with Apache JMeter.

Software Developer at PARSEC 3.26 S.R.L. (2016-08 – 2018-11)

• Developed software components for the S.A.R.I. project (Automatic Image Recognition System), commissioned by Italy's Ministry of the Interior.
• Built server-side web applications using Java EE/Spring MVC, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, and Bootstrap.
• Developed native iOS (Swift) and Android (Java) mobile applications.
• Created automation utilities and management tools using Python and Bash for Linux environments.

M.Sc. in Computer Engineering & Automation — AI Specialization – eCampus University, Novedrate (2023-01 – 2024-06)

M.Sc. in Computer Engineering – University of Salento, Lecce (2020-01 – 2023-01)

B.Sc. in Information Engineering – University of Salento, Lecce (2013-08 – 2018-01)

Industrial Technical High School in Computer Science Specialization – I.T.I. "E. Medi", Galatone (LE) (2008 – 2013)