Nicola Preda
DevOps Engineer building reliable cloud infrastructure with Kubernetes and modern automation
About me
I'm a Swiss-based DevOps Engineer focused on building robust, scalable, and secure infrastructure that enables teams to deliver software with confidence and speed.
I'm passionate about automation, Infrastructure as Code, GitOps, and Kubernetes. From designing CI/CD pipelines to securing cloud environments, I thrive on solving complex technical challenges and continuously learning new technologies.
Work experience
DevOps Engineer
Proton
Zürich, Switzerland
September 2021 - Present
• Managing Kubernetes orchestration and container deployments
• Building and maintaining infrastructure automation and CI/CD pipelines
• Developing and maintaining internal platforms such as a developer portal and devtools to enhance team productivity
• Working with development teams on deployment reliability and improvements
Junior Full Stack Developer
Sorint Lab Spa / Sorint Tek Srl
Bergamo, Italy
July 2019 - September 2021
• Developed and maintained web applications for multiple clients, including an IoT platform for SACBO Spa (Bergamo Airport)
• Backend development in Java/Kotlin SpringBoot and Python Flask using microservices architecture
• Frontend development in Angular with TypeScript
• Led the team's DevOps practices, managing CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure, and deployments
Certifications
HashiCorp Certified: Vault Associate (003)
May 2025
Secrets management, encryption, and secure data handling
HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate (003)
September 2024
Infrastructure as code and cloud resource management
Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)
October 2022
Securing Kubernetes clusters and container environments
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
December 2021
Kubernetes cluster deployment, management, and troubleshooting
Skills
Technical expertise and soft skills that enable me to deliver robust infrastructure solutions
Kubernetes
Container orchestration, cluster management, and scalable microservices architectures
Docker
Containerization, building optimized images, and multi-container applications
GitLab CI/CD
Designing and implementing automated pipelines for continuous integration and deployment
Terraform
Infrastructure as code, cloud provisioning, and state management across environments
Vault/Bao
Secrets management, encryption, and securing sensitive data in cloud environments
Python
Automation scripting, tool development, and building infrastructure utilities
Linux System Administration
Server management, networking, and system optimization
Problem Solving
Troubleshooting complex infrastructure issues and finding efficient solutions
Collaboration
Working effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals
Let's get in touch
Feel free to reach out if you want to chat about DevOps, cloud infrastructure, or just connect