About me
🚀 Senior Full-Stack Developer | Remote / B2B | 10+ yrs
I build scalable web products that solve real business problems. Experienced in PHP, Laravel, Typescript, Node.js, React, Vue.js, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Highlights:
⭐ Led development of GHG module for clients like Intel & Canon
⭐ Architected full-stack and data-driven systems with real-time analytics
⭐ Mentored teams and optimized high-traffic applications
Passionate about clean code, AI, and scalable solutions.
Open to remote senior/full-stack opportunities — let's connect!
Software & Cloud Engineering: Full-Stack Development · Microservices · Cloud Architecture · Scalability · DevOps
Data & AI: Big Data Solutions · Data Science · Advanced SQL & Database Optimization · Data Visualisation · AI Integration & Tools
Leadership & Methodology: Team Leadership · Agile/Scrum Project Management
Projects
EcoOnline Global
2023. - 2025.
Biome.net
2019. - 2023.
VoxGig Limited
2019. - 2019.
Popertee
2017. - 2019.
Gauss Dev
2015. - 2017.
Handstudio
2015.
Work
January 2023 – July 2025
Senior Software Developer, ESG & Data Intelligence – R&D
Senior Software Developer, ESG & Data Intelligence – R&D
EcoOnline Global | Zagreb, Croatia (Remote)
- Development of a ESG GHG module using PHP, enabling companies to efficiently report and aggregate sustainability data
- Led a cross-functional team to innovate features for high-profile clients including Intel and Canon
- Enhanced software capabilities to support carbon accounting and compliance with emerging sustainability regulations
- Collaborated across teams within a large enterprise of 700+ employees
- Spearheaded AWS cloud migration initiative, reducing infrastructure costs by 40% while improving system performance
November 2019 – January 2023
Senior Full-Stack Developer to Managing Director
Senior Full-Stack Developer to Managing Director
Biome.net to biome.ecoonline.net (Acquired by EcoOnline)
- Led development of environmental monitoring SaaS platform that resulted in successful acquisition by EcoOnline for $1.2 Million, serving Fortune 500 clients including Intel and Canon
- Architected and implemented scalable backend solutions using PHP and MySQL with optimized complex queries handling large sets of data points
- Managed cross-functional team of 3 developers, implementing Agile methodologies and ensuring on-time delivery of all sprints
- Built dynamic reporting engine with real-time data visualization using Highcharts, processing large datasets with sub-second response times
- Developed complex algorithms for environmental data analysis and automated report generation
- Post-acquisition: Led integration of Biome platform into EcoOnline ecosystem, collaborating with multiple international teams
May 2019 – October 2019
Senior Full-Stack Developer (Freelance)
Senior Full-Stack Developer (Freelance)
VoxGig Limited
- Designed and implemented microservices architecture using Node.js and Seneca.js framework
- Built real-time Twitter streaming analytics platform processing millions of tweets using Python scrapers and Vespa.ai big data engine
- Leveraged Google Cloud Platform services for scalable data processing and storage
- Created interactive data visualization dashboards with real-time graph updates
- Integrated multiple third-party APIs and services into existing microservices ecosystem
September 2017 – April 2019
Lead Senior Full-Stack Developer
Lead Senior Full-Stack Developer
Popertee
- Founded and led technical development from inception to becoming major player in Ireland's & UK popup retail space market, with a leading presence in Dublin
- Architected full-stack application using Laravel, Vue.js, React, and Vuetify, managing team of 3 developers, data scientist & testers
- Developed the first global data platform that applied data science and acquired datasets to connect brands with spaces, enabling precise targeting and measurement for short-term retail and marketing campaigns
- Implemented SEO-optimized server-side rendering by migrating to Nuxt.js, increasing organic traffic by 150%
- Developed proprietary Python-based data science algorithms for trademarked calculations on large datasets
- Orchestrated system migration from Microsoft Azure to AWS, optimizing resource utilization and reducing costs
- Built automated web scraping solutions and internal CMS platform, improving operational efficiency by 60%
- Implemented CI/CD pipeline using Jenkins and Ansible for automated deployments
- Mentored junior developers and established coding standards and best practices
November 2015 – July 2017
Senior Full-Stack Web & Android Developer
Senior Full-Stack Web & Android Developer
Gauss Development
- Delivered 15+ commercial projects simultaneously using Agile/Scrum methodology
- React applications development
- Developed scalable web applications using Laravel, Angular.js, TypeScript, Node.js, and Vue.js & many more technologies
- Major contributor to development of The Croatian Chamber of Economy website hgk.hr using Laravel framework
- Created RESTful APIs using Lumen framework for mobile application integration
- Built native Android applications using Java and Android SDK
- Integrated payment systems (PayPal, Stripe) and third-party services (Twilio, OAuth)
- Implemented comprehensive unit and integration testing strategies
- Mentored team of junior developers and conducted code reviews
- Led client communications with international stakeholders, gathering requirements and providing technical consultation
October 2015 – December 2015
Full-Stack Developer
Full-Stack Developer
Hand Studio
- Developed custom CMS platform using Laravel ecosystem with multi-authentication system
- Built responsive frontend interfaces using modern JavaScript and CSS frameworks
- Managed full project lifecycle from requirements gathering to deployment
- Collaborated directly with clients for iterative development and feedback cycles
Education
2012 - 2015
Master of Engineering, Computing & Information Technology
Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Computing and Information Technology, Osijek — Magna Cum Laude
2008 - 2012
BSc in Computer Programming
Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Computing and Information Technology, Osijek — Magna Cum Laude
2001 - 2006
Electronics Technician Certification
Electro-Technical High School, Osijek
Major Projects
- Biome Acquisition: Core developer of a SaaS platform acquired by EcoOnline; project served Fortune 500 clients.
- Popertee: Led the technical development of a platform for popup retail spaces, implementing data-driven features and SEO optimisations.
- Croatian Chamber of Economy (hgk.hr): Senior developer for complete website redesign and CMS implementation.
- Croatian Academic & Research Network (meduza.carnet.hr): Architected and developed the full-stack application.
- Alliantranslate.com: Built API infrastructure for mobile integration and modernised a legacy PHP codebase.
- Venezialines.com: Built a custom booking system with third-party API integrations.
- Master's Thesis: Adaptive online test generator using Laravel and JavaScript.
Language
Croatian Native language
English Bilingual
Technical Skills
- Languages: JavaScript/TypeScript, PHP, Python, Java, SQL, Bash
- Frontend: React, Vue.js, Nuxt.js, Angular, jQuery, HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, Vuetify
- Backend: Laravel, Lumen, Symfony, Fat-Free (F3), Node.js, Express, Python
- Databases: MySQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, SQLite, Vespa.ai
- Cloud & DevOps: AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda), Azure, GCP, Docker, Jenkins, Ansible, Vagrant
- Tools & Practices: Git, Jira, CI/CD, Unit/Integration Testing, Microservices, REST APIs, Agile/Scrum
Interests & Achievements
- Currently pursuing AI/ML certifications.
- Ultra-marathon runner (UTMB finisher, 100k races), cycling, mountaineering.
- Full driving licence; EU citizen based in Zagreb, Croatia.