Nikola S.

Nikola S.

Senior Software Engineer

Serbia
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About Me

Nikola is an experienced Frontend Web Developer who specializes in creating excellent graphical user interfaces across numerous websites and web applications for clients using different tools and technologies. He is recognized for being reliable, organized and adaptable, and thrives as an independent developer or as part of a team on different projects for clients.

Work history

UpStack
UpStack
Frontend Web Developer
2017 - Present (7 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 (7 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.

Portfolio

Hyundai, Web Developer
Hyundai, Web Developer

A South Korean multinational automotive manufacturer, Hyundai is the fourth largest vehicle manufacturer in the world. The Hyundai Mercury Prize 2016 website was built for choosing the winning song between artists selected through voting on Twitter.

StrangeLove, Web Developer
StrangeLove, Web Developer

Progressive production company and media studio is based in London. Working with clients globally to create commercials, music videos, documentaries and experimental events. I created custom complex animations for smooth transitions between states and for excellent user experiences. I used Masonry library and modified its position logic in order to meet the client's specific needs. Used a Vimeo API for fetching videos from a Vimeo account

Groupcall, Web Developer
Groupcall, Web Developer

The application was initially created to improve general and emergency communication between a school and its parents, Groupcall has become one of the education sector's market leader for communication and data extraction tools. They provide tried, tested, and trusted communication, data, and identity management solutions to organizations within the education, business, and public sectors. I created the main Groupcall website. Occasionally resolved issues after they switched to the HubSpot platform.

Edco, Web Developer
Edco, Web Developer

The Educational Company of Ireland is Ireland's leading educational publisher, providing an application that distributes books online to students and teachers. Resolved styling issues and fixed bugs on the ASP.NET MVC website and Windows Store application (WinJS).

Private Healthcare Information Network (PHIN) Web Developer
Private Healthcare Information Network (PHIN) Web Developer

Publishes independent information to help patients make informed treatment decisions. PHIN collects data from hospitals and produce vital safety and quality indicators such as mortality rate, readmission rates, and patient feedback. Created a new website for the network.

Emerge, Web Developer
Emerge, Web Developer

A Windows 8.1 Store app, developed for Groupcall Limited, a UK-based company. The software solution offers primary and secondary schools an effective means to track their students' data, attendance marks, behavior, and achievements in a compact and intuitive way. I resolved styling issues and fixed reported bugs.

FamilyFirst, Web Developer
FamilyFirst, Web Developer

A presentational website for the FamilyFirst unique system made for parents to confidently know where their children are by tracking their smartphone.

FreshToday, Web Developer
FreshToday, Web Developer

FreshToday produces high quality lunch and school lunch service to schools in Ireland.

Musgrave, Web Developer
Musgrave, Web Developer

An Irish food wholesaler. It is currently Ireland's largest grocery distributor, with operations in Ireland, the UK, and Spain minor. It is the largest private company in Ireland by turnover, with annual sales of over €4 billion. Restyled the website.

Engineers London Limited, Web Developer
Engineers London Limited, Web Developer

Innovative and creative design-led engineering company specialized in web, mobile, and cloud development.

AppPreviews, Web Developer

An Engineers London Limited product, intended for producing all videos for clients.

MCD, Web Developer
MCD, Web Developer

Social network for following favorite celebrities. Resolved styling issues and fixed reported bugs with the application.

Gathr, Web Developer
Gathr, Web Developer

A social app that allows people to create a group with others they go out with.

My Work, Web Developer

A presentational website for a coworking space in the Belgrade city center. Created responsive styling for the website.

NKO Law Office, Web Developer
NKO Law Office, Web Developer

One of the leading law firms providing a fullscale commercial law services in Serbia and Montenegro. Restyled the website and created a responsive design for smaller desktop screens, tablets, and mobile devices.

Law Office Bojovic, Web Developer
Law Office Bojovic, Web Developer

Law Office Bojovic handles corporate and investment law cases. I led the web development process from scratch.

Bonuses Consultancy, Web Development
Bonuses Consultancy, Web Development

Provides services at a single "one-stop-shop" principle, and at every stage of development of the client's company. Led the entire web development from scratch.

Amaps, Web Developer
Amaps, Web Developer

Amaps provides a service for the exchange of electronic documents between suppliers and customers.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy "Old School", Web Developer
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy "Old School", Web Developer

Website of my personal Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy "Old School". Led web development from scratch. Technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AngularJS, Google Maps API, Git

Education

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