Software Engineer & Civic Technologist

Nick
Carducci

Building technology that strengthens democracy and empowers civic participation. 12+ years crafting scalable solutions for meaningful impact.

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"Putting the 'u' back in politics through technology and authentic civic engagement."

About

Engineer by trade, civic advocate by passion.

I'm a software engineer pursuing my Master's in Software Engineering at Monmouth University, with a deep commitment to using technology as a force for democratic participation. My journey began with a Political Science degree from Johns Hopkins, where I discovered the intersection of technology and governance.

From founding Thumbprint—a civic tech platform serving governments and universities—to building ML-powered dashboards and mobile applications serving thousands of students, I bring both technical expertise and purpose-driven vision to every project.

12+
Years Experience
5k+
Users Served
3
Governments Consulted

Selected Work

Civic Tech Platform

Populist

A comprehensive civic engagement iOS app featuring bill tracking, organization messaging, event mapping, and community forums with identity verification—putting the 'u' back in politics.

SwiftUI Firebase MapKit

Enterprise Dashboard

NuCulture Financial Platform

ML-powered financial dashboard for transaction categorization and predictive analysis, built with Azure services and Plaid integration for a 30-person company.

Azure ML React SQL

Mobile Applications

Monmouth University Apps

Cross-platform iOS and Android applications serving 5,000+ students for event attendance tracking, leadership recognition, and campus engagement.

SwiftUI Kotlin Firebase

Technical proficiency meets design thinking.

Languages

  • JavaScript (Expert)
  • Python
  • Java
  • Swift
  • Kotlin
  • Rust

Frameworks

  • React (Expert)
  • SwiftUI
  • Node.js
  • Spring
  • REST/SOAP APIs

Cloud & Data

  • Google Cloud Platform
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Firebase / Firestore
  • Azure ML
  • Digital Ocean

Design & Process

  • InVision (Expert)
  • Figma
  • UX Research
  • Agile / SDLC
  • Design Systems

Let's build something meaningful together.

Whether you're working on civic technology, need a full-stack engineer, or want to discuss democracy and tech, I'd love to hear from you.