Vladimir B.

About Me

An experienced Back-end developer with 12+ years of experience using technologies such as PHP, MySQL, Ruby, and AWS. Having worked in multicultural environments for global outsourcing companies, I have experience in establishing good working relationships with clients and team members. I have a proven record of leadership skills, running teams of 10+ people for many years, working on complex projects with very high traffic, keeping up with the current trends in the world of technology and software.

Frontend

Backend

Database

DevOps

QA & Testing

Other

Work history

UpStack
UpStack
Senior Software Engineer
2018 - Present (7 years)
Remote
  • Create and develop innovative software solutions for different clients across a broad range of industries.

  • Participate in scrums consisting of cross-functional teams, both software and hardware.

  • Ensure that features are being delivered efficiently and on-time.

ConveyIQ
ConveyIQ
Senior Software / Ruby on Rails Developer
2017 - 2017
Remote
  • Developed a HR platform application and implemented a campaign scheduler as a microservice for sending SMS/MMS and email campaigns.

  • Executed a SMS/MMS campaign via Twilio, email campaign via Mandrill, and an event logging system via Segment.

  • Conducted tests and optimized performance, managing cutting-edge technologies to improve the application.

Nano Interactive GmbH
Nano Interactive GmbH
Team Lead
2015 - 2016 (1 year)
Remote
  • In charge of team management, sprint planning, and forming a new team of developers.

  • Developed a microservice architecture, a platforms' REST API, and many PHP services as background processes for third-party services.

  • Built a monitoring system for parts of a platform using Selenium.

12Mnkys
12Mnkys
Senior Software Developer / Team Lead
2012 - 2015 (3 years)
Remote
  • Responsible for project delivery and team manangement, forming a new team of developers.

  • Developed a user tracking system for profiling and behavioral ad targeting.

  • Developed an auto-scaling system that helped lower the costs of running the platform.

Kaywa AG
Kaywa AG
Team Lead / Project Manager / CTO
2008 - 2011 (3 years)
Remote
  • Creating an inspiring team environment, being responsible for team management and running the Belgrade office.

  • Delegate tasks and set deadlines for the DokoDare project, a mobile/web social networking application.

  • Monitor team performance and report on metrics for the Ticketing project, a mobile solution for selling and validating event tickets.

Belgrade Taxi
Senior Software Developer
2007 - 2008 (1 year)
Belgrade, Serbia
  • Implemented a software solution for the management of taxi services, analyzing time frames, localization of vehicles and optimizing its performance.

  • Developed a fraud detection systems that prevented false vehicle orders for reducing costs.

  • Created a process automation for reducing waiting time when ordering a taxi.

UTP Code
Software Developer
2005 - 2007 (2 years)
Belgrade, Serbia
  • Developed web applications, including personal websites, company websites, or portals.

  • Created an online SMS auction, in order to generate revenue and build opt-in databases for future marketing communications.

  • Database creation, integration, and management using MySQL.

Showcase

Senior Software / Ruby on Rails Developer
Senior Software / Ruby on Rails Developer
  • A comprehensive HR platform integrating talent communication, scheduling, screening, and interviewing.

  • Implemented a campaign scheduler using a microservice for SMS/MMS and email campaigns with optional delay.

  • Utilized technologies including Ruby, Ruby on Rails API, PostgreSQL, RabbitMQ.

Software Developer
Software Developer
  • A data management platform for tracking user search keywords and combinations across thousands of data partners.

  • Developed a search retargeting platform for online advertising with a microservice architecture.

  • Focused on project delivery, sprint planning, and team management.

Education

Education
Bachelor's degree in Advanced Computer Technologies (2002-2005)
Advanced School of Electrical Engineering - Belgrade, Serbia