Dante Corso
DevOps & Full Stack Engineer
I design and build cloud-native systems with a focus on automation, reliability, and developer experience — from Azure DevOps pipelines and serverless backends to real-time, user-facing web apps.
Experience
E3 IT Services
Azure DevOps Engineer 2024 – Present- Built and maintained full-stack internal tools using Azure Functions (Python & JavaScript), improving on-call response time by 25% through a custom on-call management web app.
- Engineered voicemail-to-text transcription pipelines using Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Speech Services, and Cognitive Services, automatically attaching transcripts to Autotask tickets.
- Developed an AI-powered search layer via Azure AI Foundry that generates JSON queries for tickets, tasks, opportunities, projects, and contracts, then feeds results into a secondary AI bot for deep analysis.
- Created CI/CD workflows in Azure DevOps for backend services and web apps, automating deployments across environments and standardizing release processes.
P&S Ravioli Company
Full Stack Developer (Freelance) 2024- Developed a real-time inventory management platform with Firestore, improving operational efficiency by 30% and reducing inventory lookup time by 50%.
- Designed dashboards with advanced filtering, search, and PDF reporting to support audits and driver routing decisions.
- Enabled live stock updates for multiple locations, increasing driver efficiency by 45% through better data visibility.
Dolce Vita Gelato
Full Stack Developer 2023 – 2024- Built a mobile ordering and kiosk system using Node.js and Firebase with Stripe integration and location-based check-ins, reducing wait times by 20%.
- Architected a dynamic digital signage system that syncs menu, pricing, and promotions from Firebase in real-time, cutting pricing errors by 40% and boosting revenue by 20%.
- Integrated ordering, signage, and admin tools into a cohesive digital platform for the shop.
Highlighted Projects
Insurance PDF AI Comparison Platform
React • Firebase • Cloud Functions • Gemini
Secure, internal platform for Funari Public Adjusters that ingests carrier and public adjuster estimates, runs OCR via Cloud Functions, and uses Gemini to generate an AI-powered, side-by-side Markdown synopsis. Supports PDF and Excel export for negotiation and client reporting.
Mobile Ordering System (Dolce Vita)
Node.js • Firebase • Stripe • Geolocation
End-to-end mobile ordering solution where customers order from their phones, customize items, and pay via Stripe. Integrates with in-store systems, supports curbside and table service, and drives a real-time order status page with location-based automatic check-ins.
Web Digital Signage
Firebase • Responsive Web • Admin Panel
Dynamic signage system that cycles menus, promo videos, and animations based on business hours. Content, pricing, and availability are fully controlled from a remote admin panel and synced to the display in real time.
In-Store Kiosk Application
JavaScript • Firebase • UX Design
Interactive kiosk experience that plays looping media when idle and switches to a touch-driven menu when engaged. Reflects real-time stock, flavor availability, and specials from the same backend as the mobile ordering and signage systems.
Order Manager & Operations Dashboard
Firebase • Real-Time UI • Geofencing
Central order management console for Dolce Vita that aggregates mobile, kiosk, and in-store orders into a unified queue. Staff can update statuses, track real-time progress, and respond to automatic check-ins when customers arrive for pickup.
Inventory Management System (P&S Ravioli)
Firestore • Data Visualization • Multi-Location
Real-time inventory platform with auto-generated barcodes, multi-location stock tracking, interactive tables, and analytics dashboards. Reduced lookup time and improved driver routing decisions across store locations.
Reusable Inventory Management Platform
Web App • Alerts • Reporting
A generalized inventory framework used as the basis for multiple clients, featuring low-stock alerts, real-time updates, and reporting tools that can be adapted to different businesses and product catalogs.
Task Management System
React • Firebase Auth • Firestore
Full-stack task manager with user authentication, categorized boards, dark mode, and real-time task syncing. Uses Firestore indexing for fast querying and React hooks for smooth, interactive UI updates.
AI Code Analyzer
OpenAI GPT-4 • JavaScript • APIs
Web app that accepts code snippets and uses LLMs to explain functionality, flag inefficiencies, and suggest refactors. Acts as a virtual pair programmer to improve maintainability and teaching value.
API Integrations: Stripe & Google Maps
Stripe • Google Maps • REST APIs
Implemented secure payment flows with Stripe and location-aware experiences with Google Maps, including address validation, embedded maps, and location-based logic to enhance customer experiences.
Video Training Web App
Firebase • Auth • Progress Tracking
Training portal that tracks user completion of video modules, stores progress in Firestore, and sends email notifications when trainings are completed, enabling lightweight LMS-style functionality.
Dolce Vita Web Application
Responsive Web • Ordering UX
Web app that allows guests to place orders directly from tables or cars, with images, descriptions, and status tracking. Designed specifically for tablet-first usage in a busy café environment.
Onsite Invoice Generator & Payment System
Custom Billing • Payments • Email
Tool for service providers to create invoices on-site, process payments, and send receipts instantly. Supports preset and custom pricing, email notifications, and a streamlined cashflow workflow.
On-Call Management Web App
Azure Functions • Internal Tools • Automation
Internal E3 tool that centralizes on-call scheduling, notifications, and escalation logic. Built with Azure Functions and integrated into existing ticketing workflows to improve on-call response time.
Voicemail → Ticket Transcription Pipeline
Azure Speech • Logic Apps • Autotask
Automated pipeline that takes customer voicemails, runs them through Azure Speech and Logic Apps, and attaches structured transcripts directly to Autotask tickets for faster triage and resolution.
On-Call & Ticket Intelligence Platform
Azure AI • Autotask • Static Web App
AI-driven query and analytics layer for Autotask that turns natural language into JSON queries across tickets, tasks, projects, and contracts, then feeds results into an AI bot for summaries and insights surfaced via a static web UI.
Skills
Languages & Frameworks
Web & Backend
Cloud & Databases
APIs, DevOps & Process
Education & Certifications
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Rowan University — Class of 2024
Associate of Science, Computer Science
Rowan College of South Jersey — Class of 2022
Eagle Scout
Boy Scouts of America • Achieved in 2017
Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals
AI-900 • 2025
Microsoft Certified: Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
MS-900 • 2024
Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate
Exam AZ-204
Actively studying — focusing on building, integrating, and deploying Azure-based applications using Functions, Logic Apps, storage services, and secure auth models.
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
Exam AZ-104
Actively studying — covering Azure identity, governance, virtual networking, hybrid configurations, and managing cloud infrastructure at scale.
Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert
Exam AZ-400
Actively studying — mastering CI/CD pipelines, repo strategies, IaC, release management, environment automation, and cross-team DevOps workflows.