# Nicolas Matute - Full Professional Profile & Portfolio

> Software Developer with 4 years of experience delivering Full-Stack solutions, software architecture, and DevOps practices within the telecommunications and energy sectors. Specialized in microservices design, CI/CD pipeline integration, and cloud deployment orchestration using Kubernetes.

## Executive Summary
Software Developer with 4 years of experience delivering Full-Stack solutions, software architecture, and DevOps practices within the telecommunications and energy sectors. Specialized in microservices design, CI/CD pipeline integration, and cloud deployment orchestration using Kubernetes.

## Professional Experience
### Software Developering Consultant — CGI
*Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 7 months)*

  - Engineered and maintained software components for distributed systems and microservices using Go, Java, TypeScript, and Python.
  - Deployed and orchestrated cloud applications on Kubernetes clusters using continuous delivery tools such as ArgoCD and Jenkins.
  - Participated across the full software development lifecycle within Agile frameworks, delivering features in cloud environments.

### Software Developering Consultant — Daugherty Business Solutions
*Mar 2024 - Jan 2025 (10 months)*

  - Developed polyglot software solutions utilizing Go, Java, TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, and Bash.
  - Implemented CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, ArgoCD, and Kargo deployed on Kubernetes clusters.
  - Managed data persistence across relational and non-relational database systems (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
  - Authored technical architecture specifications for both monolithic and microservice-based systems.

### Software Developer — STT Group / Indra
*Nov 2022 - Mar 2024 (1 year 4 months)*

  - Maintained and modernized enterprise SOAP and REST web services using Java (versions 6, 7, and 8), Spring Boot, Jakarta EE, and Oracle databases.
  - Refactored legacy applications to ensure seamless execution on newly provisioned Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) environments.
  - Optimized and maintained Blue Prism RPA bots for automated mass payment processing, report generation, and desktop application integration.

### Computer Science Teacher — Colegio Real de Panama
*Feb 2022 - Nov 2022 (9 months)*

  - Managed computer lab infrastructure (30 Windows workstations) and interactive Arduino hardware kits.
  - Taught computer science fundamentals and programming logic for elementary education levels.
  - Handled technical support ticket resolution for users and equipment across the educational environment.

### Programming Instructor / Content Creator — PanamaSTEM Education Inc
*Jan 2020 - Jan 2021 (1 year)*

  - Designed and delivered technical curricula in C, Python, and applied robotics using LEGO Mindstorms.
  - Executed cold email prospecting campaigns to acquire leads and schedule sales meetings.
  - Provided end-to-end technical support and troubleshooting for organizational infrastructure.

## Technical Skills & Tools
- Java
- Maven
- XML
- JSON
- Argo Workflows
- Argo CD
- Kargo
- Javascript
- Typescript
- SQL
- OracleDB
- MongoDB
- React.js
- Redux
- Golang
- Linux
- Unix
- Git
- Tortoise SVN
- Github
- Bitbucket
- Fast Learning
- SOAP
- REST
- GraphQL
- gRPC
- Springboot
- Postman
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- Svelte
- SvelteKit

## Education
- **Bachelor's Degree in Software Development** — Universidad Interamericana de Panama (UIP) (Jan 2020)

## Languages
- Spanish
- English

## Portfolio Projects
### Personal Website
- **Technologies**: Astro, Svelte, TailwindCSS, Cloudflare
- **Links**: [Live Website](https://nmatute.com) | [Source Code](https://github.com/NM4TT/web-nmatute)

### Springboot API samples
- **Technologies**: Java, Springboot, REST, SOAP, GraphQL, gRPC
- **Links**: [Source Code](https://github.com/NM4TT/Springboot-Api-Samples)

### Instant Form
- **Technologies**: Astro, Svelte, TailwindCSS
- **Links**: [Live Website](https://instant-form.nmatute-projects.com) | [Source Code](https://github.com/NM4TT/instant-form)

### Instant Landing Page
- **Technologies**: Astro, Svelte, TailwindCSS
- **Links**: [Live Website](https://instant-landing-page.nmatute-projects.com) | [Source Code](https://github.com/NM4TT/instant-landing-page)

### Instant Blog
- **Technologies**: Astro, Svelte, TailwindCSS
- **Links**: [Live Website](https://instant-blog.nmatute-projects.com) | [Source Code](https://github.com/NM4TT/instant-blog)

## Personal Biography
*Nice to meet you 😉! I'm Nicolás, and on this page, you'll get to know a bit of my story (written by me), which will give you some insights into who I am.*

### Early Life

Born in Venezuela in 2001, my journey began with a curiosity for how virtual worlds were built. From my first video games to my first lines of code, I've always been driven by the need to understand the 'why' behind the technology we use every day.

Despite not being a 'natural genius,' I discovered early on that discipline and self-learning were far more powerful. This mindset allowed me to excel academically, eventually graduating with honors and a deep-seated passion for computer science.

### The Path to Engineering

My professional path crystallized at the Universidad Tecnológica de Panamá. While studying, I took on the challenge of teaching—a pivot that taught me more about communication and patience than any code ever could.

The defining moment of my early career was joining Indra. It was here that I transitioned from a student of code to a practitioner of engineering, working on enterprise-grade systems and navigating the complexities of modern software delivery.

### Present & Future

Today, I work as a consultant for U.S.-based firms, operating at the intersection of full-stack development and cloud architecture. The transition to working entirely in English was a hurdle, but one that has opened a global landscape of opportunities.

My focus remains constant: building things that matter, learning every day, and staying as curious as ever.

## Contact & Links
- **Website**: https://nmatute.com
- **Blog**: https://blog.nmatute.com
- **GitHub**: https://github.com/NM4TT
- **LinkedIn**: https://linkedin.com/in/nmatute-dev
- **Instagram**: https://instagram.com/nmatute.dev