Nikola S.

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.

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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)