My Journey
From High-Pressure Kitchens to Computer Science.
Hi, I’m Riccardo Barone. My path to Computer Science wasn’t conventional. I spent years in the hospitality industry, rising to the level of Junior Sous Chef. That environment taught me the foundations of extreme discipline, leadership under pressure, and rapid problem-solving.
Now a final-year student, I’ve translated that work ethic into technology. I view code and infrastructure through the same lens as a high-end kitchen: every component must be precise, the workflow must be optimized, and the final output must be reliable.
Whether it's volunteering in Bali with Think Pacific or designing secure networks, I thrive on challenges that force me out of my comfort zone and require a strategic, analytical mindset.
Expertise
Technical Competencies
Software Engineering
Modular development and architectural design patterns.
- Java (OOP)
- Python
- Unified Modelling Language
- Design Patterns (MVC, DAO/DTO)
- AI Logic Agents (A*)
Web & Full-Stack
Responsive front-end and performant server-side rendering.
- React
- Next.js
- TypeScript
- Node.js
- PWA
- TailwindCSS
Networking
Architecting and securing distributed network topologies.
- Network Design
- Layer 3 routing
- VPNs (Site-to-Site)
- VLAN Security
Cyber Security
Security auditing and the penetration testing lifecycle.
- Penetration Testing
- Cyber Security Principles
- OSI Model
- Risk Management
Data Systems
Schema architecture and efficient data persistence.
- SQL & NoSQL
- Relational Design (Normalization)
- Hibernate (ORM)
- MongoDB & Mongoose
- MySQL
Data Science & Insights
Extracting actionable insights through statistical modeling.
- Inferential Statistics (T-Tests)
- Association Rule Mining
- Mediation Analysis
- Data Visualization
- Correlation Analysis
Let's build something secure.
I am looking to collaborate on projects that require a disciplined approach to engineering and a security-first mindset.
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