Branko S.

Branko S.

Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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About Me

Branko is a Senior JavaScript Developer with 10+ years of industry experience providing subject-matter expertise and direction on software architecture, database principles, APIs, and software patterns and designing and delivering dozens of projects from small to large-scale applications. He architects technology solutions, ensuring that projects meet specified requirements, timelines, and budgets, and he is also passionate about mentoring and leading teams on projects. Branko’s expertise covers technology rollout, fiscal management, infrastructure development, process reengineering, budget administration, and new product introduction. He develops and implements high-impact websites and business tracking programs, ensuring rapid delivery of time-sensitive applications and processes.

Frontend

Backend

Database

DevOps

QA & Testing

Other

Work history

UpStack
UpStack
Senior JavaScript Developer
2020 - Present (5 years)
Remote
  • Creating and developing innovative software solutions for clients across a broad range of industries.

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

  • Ensuring that features are being delivered efficiently and on time.

Disperse
Disperse
Head of Engineering
2019 - 2020 (1 year)
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Evaluated and recommended techniques to improve DevOps, lean software development, and automated testing processes for Disperse's suite of products.

  • Acted as a technical consultant for the design, development, and delivery of a suite of products that automate progress review and issue detection on site.

  • Provided comprehensive leadership for the implementation of new techniques and processes on Disperse's suite of products, coding, testing, and debugging solutions.

Valens.dev
Valens.dev
Co-founder & CTO
2019 - Present (6 years)
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Heading a company that helps startups identify key features, create a plan of product development, and get the project ready to launch within 8 weeks.

Cylo
Cylo
Engineering Manager
2018 - 2019 (1 year)
Remote
  • Designed, developed, and implemented Cylo's white-label media hub The Lounge.

  • Designed, developed, and maintained a web application to work as an admin panel for publishing all kinds of media from content owners to retailers.

  • Participated in the development of a web application for listening to songs, watching movies/shows, and reading books.

Ministry of Programming
Ministry of Programming
Tech Lead
2016 - 2018 (2 years)
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Developed, managed, and prepared development teams on projects, maintaining and instilling high standards for code quality, stability, and performance.

  • Evaluated, managed, and executed projects from start to finish, developing and updating schedules and supervising project status.

  • Established and stimulated development standards and processes along with best practices for delivering clean, scalable, and performant solutions.

Green River Media
Green River Media
Team Lead | Senior Software Developer
2014 - 2016 (2 years)
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Developed and delivered dozens of applications and software solutions and managed development tasks through bug fixes, code reviews, and QA.

  • Provided L3 support adhering to development principles and delivering solutions on time and on budget.

  • Peer-reviewed solutions and related code, maintaining quality standards within the team and establishing good practices.

Showcase

Head of Engineering - Disperse
Head of Engineering - Disperse
  • Disperse's technology creates an interactive digital twin by harmonizing construction schedules, 2D drawings, 3D models, and visual snapshots.

  • The platform provides objective progress reports and alerts, delivered in familiar formats, accessible from anywhere.

  • Disperse developed and deployed solutions alongside a cross-functional team to implement the solution, fostering a unified playbook for construction stakeholders.

Tech Lead - NAGA
Tech Lead - NAGA
  • NAGA is a platform for accessing, storing, trading, and investing in financial markets, cryptocurrencies, and virtual goods.

  • It provides social trading features for real stocks, CFDs, cryptocurrencies, ETFs, and Forex.

  • The project involves managed programming tasks, front-end/back-end component implementation, and QA.

Senior Front-end Developer - CAMS
Senior Front-end Developer - CAMS
  • Designed and delivered a streaming solution.

  • Implemented different show types.

  • Improved code review practices and enhanced code quality through automated code checking tools.

Engineering Manager - Cylo
Engineering Manager - Cylo
  • Developed and delivered white-label digital entertainment solutions for clients.

  • Created branded websites and apps with movies, music, books, and other content.

  • Managed several projects focused on digital entertainment.

Education

Google Widevine Certified Implementation Partner
Google Widevine Certified Implementation Partner
Google
2018 - 2018
Degree in Software Development
Degree in Software Development
University "Džemal Bijedić"​ - Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
2008 - 2011 (3 years)