Hi, I'm Miguel Cardenas, a passionate software engineer with a strong background in building full-stack applications and working on identity management systems. I enjoy designing software that not only works well but also supports users in meaningful ways, like my habit-tracking app with social features. I have experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, and I'm always eager to learn new technologies and improve my skills. With a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and solid experience across various tech stacks including Java, Python, and Typescript, I strive to deliver high-quality code and innovative solutions. Whether I'm consulting, engineering backend systems, or teaching coding online, my goal is to make technology accessible and useful for everyone.

Miguel Cardenas

Hi, I'm Miguel Cardenas, a passionate software engineer with a strong background in building full-stack applications and working on identity management systems. I enjoy designing software that not only works well but also supports users in meaningful ways, like my habit-tracking app with social features. I have experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, and I'm always eager to learn new technologies and improve my skills. With a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and solid experience across various tech stacks including Java, Python, and Typescript, I strive to deliver high-quality code and innovative solutions. Whether I'm consulting, engineering backend systems, or teaching coding online, my goal is to make technology accessible and useful for everyone.

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Hi, I’m Miguel Cardenas, a passionate software engineer with a strong background in building full-stack applications and working on identity management systems. I enjoy designing software that not only works well but also supports users in meaningful ways, like my habit-tracking app with social features. I have experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, and I’m always eager to learn new technologies and improve my skills.

With a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and solid experience across various tech stacks including Java, Python, and Typescript, I strive to deliver high-quality code and innovative solutions. Whether I’m consulting, engineering backend systems, or teaching coding online, my goal is to make technology accessible and useful for everyone.

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Language

German
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English
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Spanish; Castilian
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Work Experience

Software Engineer / Independent at Avid Habits App
May 31, 2025 - July 14, 2025
Independently designed and built a full-stack habit-tracking application with integrated social features, enabling users to share progress, set challenges, and support one another through activity feeds and peer-to-peer encouragement. Used technologies like Python, Typescript, Next.js, React, Django, Postgres, Docker, and Git.
IT Consultant / Software Engineer at Ebcont GmbH
April 30, 2024 - July 14, 2025
Consultant Developer for Bundesrechenzentrum (BRZ) focusing on Access Management. Developed backend and frontend services for identity provider systems leveraging single sign-on protocols like SAML and OIDC. Created server automations (IaC), implemented proofs of concept, coupled (client) applications with IDP/OP systems, and collaborated on high-visibility government initiatives such as Serviceportal Bund and EU Taxation and Customs Union projects. Used Java, Spring Boot, Angular, PostgreSQL, Puppet, Jenkins, Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence, and Git.
Online Coding Instructor at Bootcamp De Nico
November 30, 2023 - July 14, 2025
Designed and delivered learning modules on SQL fundamentals and Spring Boot at bootcamp.aprenderjava.com, guiding students through API development and relational database management as part of a comprehensive full-stack web development course.
Software Engineer at ZKW Lichtsysteme GmbH
August 31, 2021 - July 14, 2025
Developed software tools in .NET and Spring Framework using C# and Java. Acted as system administrator for Polarion® ALM tool and wrote custom Java plugins to improve and automate processes. Created interactive, exportable UIs to visualize and manage automotive requirements, built synchronization applications between MS Project and Polarion, and created automated user management apps based on LDAP directory hierarchies. Used Java, Spring Boot, C#, ASP.NET, PostgreSQL, and Polarion ALM.

Education

BSc at University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria
September 1, 2016 - November 30, 2019

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Government, Manufacturing, Education, Professional Services

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