Nikola S.

About Me

I am a front-end web developer with extensive experience creating outstanding graphical user interfaces across numerous websites and web applications. I am recognized for being reliable, organized, and adaptable. As a client-focused developer, I work well in both individual and team settings and believe strong communication is the key to a successful project.

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Work history

UpStack
UpStack
Frontend Web Developer
2017 - Present (8 years)
Remote
  • Creating and developing innovative software solutions for clients across a broad range of industries.

Freelancer (Toptal)
Freelancer (Toptal)
Frontend Web Developer
2017 - Present (8 years)
Remote
  • Regularly design, build and maintain client facing web applications according to the technical specifications of clients.

  • Effectively ensure that application deliverables meet functional and design specifications, and requirements for clients.

  • Efficiently create and maintain unit tests for new code and fix defects for clients.

Engineers London Limited
Engineers London Limited
Front-End Web Developer
2014 - 2017 (3 years)
Serbia
  • Successfully built custom websites and web applications for different clients using HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript.

  • Effectively converted UI/UX design wireframes to code, and produced visual elements for websites and web applications.

  • Provided technical expertise in resolving all cross-browser and cross-platform compatibility issues for clients.

Independent Consultant
Independent Consultant
Front-End Web Developer
2013 - 2017 (4 years)
Remote
  • Regularly built and maintained custom websites for clients using HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript.

  • Continually researched, recommended, and implemented frontend best practices on different projects for clients.

  • Regularly liaised with designers and UX strategies to implement new features for different sites for clients.

Rohe
Rohe
Quality Manager
2011 - 2013 (2 years)
Belgrade, Serbia
  • Effectively reengineered the safety, environmental and standardized procedures for: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 18001, ISO 17020 and 17025.

  • Successfully managed and maintained the integrated systems, internal auditing, and inter-laboratory comparisons for the client.

  • Provided technical guidance for all accreditation proceedings, external audit preparation, and government approval for quality control.

Showcase

Hyundai, Web Developer
Hyundai, Web Developer
  • Hyundai is a major automotive manufacturer.

  • The Hyundai Mercury Prize 2016 website focuses on selecting a winning song through Twitter voting.

  • Hyundai is ranked as the fourth largest vehicle manufacturer globally.

StrangeLove, Web Developer
StrangeLove, Web Developer
  • A progressive production company and media studio based in London.

  • Specializes in creating commercials, music videos, documentaries, and experimental events for global clients.

  • Developed custom complex animations with Masonry library for smooth transitions and user experience optimization.

Groupcall, Web Developer
Groupcall, Web Developer
  • Groupcall is a communication and data extraction tool for education, business, and public sectors.

  • It's a market leader in the education sector, offering tried and trusted solutions.

  • The developer created the main Groupcall website and occasionally addressed issues after HubSpot platform migration.

Edco, Web Developer
Edco, Web Developer
  • Ireland's leading educational publisher distributing books online.

  • Resolved styling issues and fixed bugs on the ASP.NET MVC website and WinJS.

  • Focuses on providing a solution for online book distribution.

Private Healthcare Information Network (PHIN) Web Developer
Private Healthcare Information Network (PHIN) Web Developer
  • PHIN collects data from hospitals to provide patient-focused information.

  • PHIN generates vital safety and quality indicators like mortality rates, readmission rates, and patient feedback.

  • PHIN has created a new website for the network.

Emerge, Web Developer
Emerge, Web Developer
  • A Windows 8.1 Store app developed by Groupcall Limited, a UK-based company.

  • The software focuses on tracking student data, attendance, behavior, and achievements.

  • The app includes styling fixes and bug resolution.

FamilyFirst, Web Developer
FamilyFirst, Web Developer
  • A presentational website for the FamilyFirst unique system.

  • It allows parents to confidently track their children's smartphone activity.

  • The website is a web-based solution for parent monitoring.

FreshToday, Web Developer
FreshToday, Web Developer
  • FreshToday provides lunch and school lunch services to schools in Ireland.

  • The company focuses on delivering high-quality meals.

  • The project is a web development initiative.

Musgrave, Web Developer
Musgrave, Web Developer
  • Irish food wholesaler distributing groceries across Ireland, UK, and Spain.

  • Largest private company in Ireland by turnover.

  • Currently redesigned website.

Engineers London Limited, Web Developer
Engineers London Limited, Web Developer
  • Specializes in web, mobile, and cloud development.

  • Innovative and creative design-led engineering company.

  • Focuses on engineering solutions.

AppPreviews, Web Developer
  • An Engineers London Limited product focuses on video production for clients.

  • The product is intended for creating all video content.

  • The project is named AppPreviews, Web Developer.

MCD, Web Developer
MCD, Web Developer
  • Social network for following celebrities.

  • Resolved styling issues and fixed reported bugs.

  • App is now stable and functional.

Gathr, Web Developer
Gathr, Web Developer
  • A social app focused on creating groups with individuals they frequently spend time with.

  • The app facilitates the formation of groups for social interaction and shared activities.

  • The project is titled 'Gathr,' suggesting a web-based application.

My Work, Web Developer
  • A responsive website for a coworking space in Belgrade city center.

  • The website includes presentation styling.

  • The project focuses on creating a website for a coworking space.

NKO Law Office, Web Developer
NKO Law Office, Web Developer
  • Leading law firm offering comprehensive commercial law services in Serbia and Montenegro.

  • Restyled website and responsive design for smaller screens, tablets, and mobile devices.

  • Focus on user experience through responsive design optimization.

Law Office Bojovic, Web Developer
Law Office Bojovic, Web Developer
  • Law Office Bojovic specializes in corporate and investment law cases.

  • I led the web development process from the ground up.

  • The project is titled 'Law Office Bojovic, Web Developer'.

Bonuses Consultancy, Web Development
Bonuses Consultancy, Web Development
  • Offers a comprehensive, single-service approach to web development.

  • Managed the entire web development lifecycle from inception.

  • Provides support at every stage of the client's company's development.

Amaps, Web Developer
Amaps, Web Developer
  • Amaps offers a service for exchanging electronic documents.

  • The service facilitates document exchange between suppliers and customers.

  • The project is titled 'Amaps, Web Developer'.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy "Old School", Web Developer
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy "Old School", Web Developer
  • Personal Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy 'Old School' is being developed by web development from scratch.

  • The academy utilizes HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AngularJS, and Google Maps API for its website.

  • Git is utilized for version control throughout the development process.

Education

Education
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Management, (summa cum laude)
University of Nicosia - Nicosia, Cyprus
2009 - 2011 (2 years)