Ante B.

Ante B.

Senior Software Engineer

Zagreb, Croatia
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About Me

I am an expert IT professional with technical mastery in the development and delivery of top-notch solutions using Node.js for different mobile application backends and APIs. I provide direction for the execution of accelerated production times on solutions using cost-effective processes on projects. I am a team leader, a good communicator and deliver highly complex large-scale solutions on projects for clients.

Work history

UpStack
UpStack
FullStack JS Developer
2017 - Present (7 years)
Remote
  • Creating and developing innovative software solutions for different clients across a broad range of industries.

  • Successfully developed a backend application using Node.js and Express framework for a client.

  • Efficiently built APIs on projects and optimized existing applications for various clients.

Toptal
Toptal
JavaScript Developer
2018 - Present (6 years)
Remote
  • Regularly utilized different JavaScript tools for the iteration of modern, cutting-edge solutions on projects for clients.

  • Provide technical guidance for the development of reusable components, frontend libraries and new user-facing features on different solutions.

  • Efficiently provide support for new ideas on projects, new technology recommendations, and the implementation of best practices on solutions.

Soror
Soror
Founder/JavaScript Software Developer
2016 - Present (8 years)
Zagreb, Croatia
  • Designed and developed a data dashboard to gather, analyze, and visually display data, eliminating manual processes.

  • Developed iOS mobile applications for clients using React Native framework and engineered processes to reduce backend application development time by 50%.

  • Offered high-level expertise for project management, administrative and sale initiative tasks on projects for clients.

NextUser
NextUser
JavaScript Developer
2014 - 2016 (2 years)
Zagreb, Croatia
  • Developed a client-side script and entry point solution to track stack in Node.js for the implementation of a tracking solution on client websites.

  • Engineered solutions for the elimination of application crashes by increasing the availability of crucial back-end services on solutions for clients.

  • Rewrote client script with modern JavaScript tools; doubled developer productivity and managed the on-boarding process of different solutions for 10+ large commerce clients.

Infinum
Infinum
Project Manager
2013 - 2014 (1 year)
Zagreb, Croatia
  • Offered expertise and technical consultancy for the management of different projects for a digital agency with clients in various industries.

  • Efficiently managed and delivered 30+ projects, handled several key accounts and provided high-level service and support, resulting in exceptional client feedback and 20% increase in first quarter sales.

  • Mentored junior project managers and developers during project lifecycles; by empowering them to meet critical deadlines on projects.

Croatian Telekom
Croatian Telekom
ICT Product Developer
2012 - 2013 (1 year)
Zagreb, Croatia
  • Planned, coordinated and supervised the migration of 8,000+ existing Microsoft Exchange client data.

  • Provided technical expertise for handling all client-facing ICT products within the company.

  • Actively participated in the launch and redesigned of the Cloud Exchange mail service for Croatia Telekom.

Portfolio

Node.js Developer - Benchmarking API
Node.js Developer - Benchmarking API

Developed a Node.js back-end API for the Benchmarking tool’s integration with Survey Monkey to ensure full data integration between both systems. Managed DevOps on the project and developed the Ember front-end application allowing users to analyze and visualize data from the API.

JavaScript Developer - NextUser
JavaScript Developer - NextUser

Rewrote the client-side script for NextUser, a SaaS company centered around bringing together marketing tools to increase engagement, conversion, and lifetime value to clients. Eliminated 4,000 lines of code through the rewrite of the legacy code and increased code coverage by 25%. The project was completed within a three-week time-frame.

Project Manager - Narodni Radio App
Project Manager - Narodni Radio App

Managed the full project execution of Narodni Radio app, a mobile app, used by 10k+ users, that puts the #1 Croatian music station in the palm of people’s hands. Empowered listeners to influence music selection via emoticon votes, catch exclusive news, watch the latest videos, and observe the inside workings of the Narodni studio. Led the development of both the Android and iOS applications in addition to the back-end solution which facilitates the communication with the applications.

Education

Education
Master of Economics in Management, University of Zagreb, 2012
University of Zagreb
2010 - 2012 (2 years)
Education
Master of Computer Science in Software Engineering and Information System, University of Zagreb, 2011
University of Zagreb
2009 - 2011 (2 years)