XaviRN

Xavi Ramon Nicolau

Software Developer · Food Industry

Xavi Ramon Nicolau

I build mobile apps, internal tools and automations for food companies — from robotic kitchens to Madrid's most famous cheesecakes. Before writing software full-time, I cooked in Michelin-starred kitchens.

Currently at tSpoonLab and Alex Cordobés · Spain

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About

I'm a software developer with an unusual profile: I combine solid experience building software with years working inside professional kitchens — including a 2-Michelin-star restaurant. I understand both the code and the kitchen.

Today I focus on mobile applications, internal tools, process automation and API integrations for food companies. I like solving real operational problems: the kind you only see when you know how the sector works from the inside.

Experience

  1. Alex Cordobés

    2025 — Present

    Internal Apps & Automation Developer · Madrid

    One of Madrid's most recognized cheesecake brands, producing thousands of cakes a day across its workshops and stores.

    • — I design and build the company's internal applications, supporting production, logistics and daily operations.
    • — I automate business processes end to end, connecting existing tools and removing manual work across departments.
    • — I handle integrations with third-party services and APIs and support the company's day-to-day IT.

    Internal apps · Automation · API integrations · IT

  2. tSpoonLab

    2024 — Present

    Mobile & Internal Apps Developer · Remote

    Management software for professional kitchens, used by leading chefs and hospitality groups across Spain.

    • — I developed the company's mobile application from the ground up.
    • — I own mobile development and the company's internal applications.
    • — I manage API integrations with third-party systems and take care of a large part of the company's IT administration.

    React Native · Expo · TypeScript · REST APIs · IT

  3. Remy Robotics

    2024

    Full-Stack Developer · Culinary Engineering

    Autonomous robotic kitchens. I worked with the Culinary Engineering team improving and automating the company's Quality Control process.

    • — I developed a web application to automate data capture and processing during quality control.
    • — I built a proof of concept of a desktop application for oven control via Telnet.

    Next.js · React · TypeScript · Tauri · Firebase · AWS · Python · Flask

  4. BCC Innovation

    2023 — 2024

    Full-Stack Developer · San Sebastián

    Technology center in gastronomy at the Basque Culinary Center, researching and applying knowledge on gastronomy and culinary experience.

    • — I assessed technological feasibility in various R&D projects and added value to projects already in development.
    • — I developed a mobile application for inventory management in restaurants.

    Expo · React Native · TypeScript · Firebase · Tailwind CSS

  5. Torresta SL — Rondas Hotels

    2015 — 2020

    IT Manager

    Responsible for all technological aspects of the hotel group.

    • — I managed and maintained the company's websites and technological infrastructure.
    • — I administered connections and integrations with online travel agencies (OTAs) and other partners.

    Web · OTA integrations · IT infrastructure

  6. Freelance

    2014 — 2016

    Full-Stack Developer

    Custom web development, SEO and SEM projects for various companies.

    • — I built custom web applications tailored to each client's needs.
    • — I implemented SEO and SEM strategies to improve visibility and search ranking.

    JavaScript · PHP · HTML · CSS · SEO/SEM

  7. IWebYou

    2012 — 2014

    Front-End Developer

    Custom websites and web solutions for businesses.

    • — I developed custom websites and applications for different companies.
    • — I implemented SEO strategies to improve clients' online visibility.

    HTML · CSS · PHP · WordPress

Skills

Mobile

React Native Expo TypeScript Firebase

Web

React Next.js Astro Tailwind CSS TypeScript

Backend & Integrations

Node.js Python Flask REST APIs Firebase AWS

Other

Process automation IT administration IoT (MicroPython, Raspberry Pi Pico) SEO

Education

La Salle — Universitat Ramon Llull

Multimedia Engineering

Basque Culinary Center

Degree in Gastronomy and Culinary Arts

2020 — 2023

Kitchen Experience

While studying Gastronomy and Culinary Arts, I worked as a cook in renowned restaurants (2020 — 2023) to learn the sector from the inside.

  • — Les Cols ⭐️⭐️ (2 Michelin stars, Olot): tasting-menu kitchen and pastry in a high-end restaurant.
  • — Dos Pebrots (Barcelona): open-kitchen gastronomic restaurant — teamwork and high-pressure services.
  • — LABe (San Sebastián): service kitchen, production kitchen and dining room.