Profile
Software Engineer building a cloud-native B2C/B2B platform using event-driven architecture. Writing a technical blog to bridge computer science concepts with cybersecurity applications.
- Current Focus: High-concurrency workflows and real-time geospatial processing (FastAPI, Celery, PostGIS).
- Background: Former Programming Instructor (Python for DS & AI) with 2+ years of experience.
- Education: Pursuing a B.S. in Cyberdefense (UNDEF)—the first degree in Argentina dedicated to Critical Infrastructure Protection.
Experience
Software Engineer
June 2025 - Present — Confidential Project (Stealth Mode)
Building a cloud-native B2C/B2B platform using event-driven architecture to handle high-concurrency workflows and real-time geospatial processing.
- Stack: Python (FastAPI), TypeScript (Next.js), PostgreSQL (PostGIS), Celery, Redis, AWS, Docker.
- Key Achievements:
- Built privacy-focused geospatial engine using PostGIS and SQLAlchemy with strict data segregation.
- Implemented scalable background job processing with Celery and Redis.
- Managed cloud infrastructure deployment and CI/CD pipelines.
Programming Instructor
March 2023 - May 2025 — Silicon Misiones
Delivered specialized remote instruction to 50+ students, bridging Software Architecture with Data Engineering concepts.
- Software Architecture: OOP, Functional Programming, Pattern Matching, Design Patterns.
- Data Engineering: ETL pipelines, Database Abstraction (SQLAlchemy).
- AI/ML Applications: NLP with Hugging Face Transformers, performance optimization.
This experience honed my ability to break down complex technical concepts into digestible explanations, a skill I now apply to cybersecurity education.
Education
B.S. in Cyberdefense
March 2026 - 2029 — Universidad de la Defensa Nacional
The first undergraduate degree in Argentina dedicated specifically to Critical Infrastructure Protection and National Sovereignty in the cyber domain.
- Intermediate Title: Analyst in Cyber Risk Management (2.5 years).
- Core Focus: Designing, implementing, and managing cyber defense strategies for state and private defense sectors.
Curriculum Highlights:
- Year 1 (Foundations): OS Architecture, Telecommunications (TCP/IP), Systems Engineering, C/C++ Programming.
- Year 2 (Ops & Security): Operational Technology (SCADA/PLC), Secure Coding (OWASP), IoT Vulnerabilities, Applied Cybersecurity.
- Year 3 (Strategy & Forensics): Risk Analysis (NIST/MAGERIT), Digital Forensics, AI/ML Security, Critical Infrastructure Normatives.
- Year 4 (Defense & Warfare): Cyber Intelligence (APTs), Applied Cryptography (PKI/Blockchain), Cyber Kill Chain, Strategic Foresight.
Certifications & Courses
- CS50 — Harvard University
- The Missing Semester — MIT
- Python Programming MOOC — University of Helsinki
Technical Skills
| Category | Technologies |
|---|---|
| Languages | Python, Rust, TypeScript, SQL |
| Frameworks | FastAPI, Celery, Next.js |
| Data & Infra | PostgreSQL, PostGIS, Redis, AWS |
| Tools | Docker, Git, Linux, CI/CD (GitHub Actions) |
Languages
- Spanish: Native
- English: Professional working proficiency (B2)
- Portuguese: Elementary
Contact
The best way to reach me is via email.
- Email: matias@zapf.dev
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/zapf