Ante B.

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.

Frontend

Backend

Database

DevOps

Other

Work history

UpStack
UpStack
FullStack JS Developer
2017 - Present (8 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 (7 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 (9 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.

Showcase

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.

  • Managed DevOps on the project and created an Ember front-end application for data analysis and visualization.

  • Ensured full data integration between the Node.js API and Survey Monkey.

JavaScript Developer - NextUser
JavaScript Developer - NextUser
  • Rewrote client-side script for NextUser, a SaaS company focused on marketing tools.

  • Reduced code by 4,000 lines through a rewrite of legacy code.

  • Increased code coverage by 25% within a three-week timeframe.

Project Manager - Narodni Radio App
Project Manager - Narodni Radio App
  • Managed the full project execution of the Narodni Radio app, a mobile app with 10,000+ users.

  • Empowered listeners with emoticon votes, news, videos, and studio insights.

  • Led the development of both Android and iOS applications and the back-end solution for communication.

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)