Igor K.

About Me

Igor is an expert Data Engineer who provides solutions and expertise for data strategy, architecture, infrastructure, and execution, while supporting various data needs on projects. He focuses on data aggregation and data visualization, refining raw data from different sources into targeted, valuable data assets for consumption in a streamlined and controlled process for clients. Igor embraces data-focused best practices in optimizing data flow and data pipeline architecture.

AI, ML & LLM

Backend

Database

DevOps

Other

Work history

UpStack
UpStack
Senior Data Engineer
2021 - Present (4 years)
, Remote
  • Delivers data warehouse and ETL solutions as part of an agile team using advanced machine learning techniques to improve performance and processes.

  • Helps build and improve infrastructure, application and performance development and ensures tight security including data encryption, security groups, and environment scanning.

  • Ensures high-quality deliverables and implements DevOps and security best practices in fast-paced environments.

IN2data d.o.o
IN2data d.o.o
Chief Operating Officer
2016 - 2017 (1 year)
Zagreb, Croatia
  • Built and led in2's high-performing data team to deliver predictive modelling and big data analytics solutions on projects.

  • Drove process to design, build, and launch new dashboards, data models and data pipelines into production for clients.

  • Provided technical leadership in data engineering practices on projects - delivering projects with a degree of quality.

Sunoptos d.o.o.
Sunoptos d.o.o.
Technical Lead
2013 - Present (12 years)
Zagreb, Croatia
  • Create and maintain data pipelines for clients - organizing and manipulating large datasets to meet requirements.

  • Implement process improvements, automate manual processes, optimize data delivery and improve infrastructure for greater scalability.

  • Liaise with different stakeholders to ensure greater functionality in data systems - resolving all data-related technical issues.

Zagrebačka banka d.d. (UniCredit Group)
Zagrebačka banka d.d. (UniCredit Group)
Head of Credit Risk Modelling
2010 - 2013 (3 years)
Zagreb, Croatia
  • Built and managed the infrastructure required for credit risk modelling from different sources within the bank.

  • Wrote maintainable, performant code and maintained data pipelines for different applications on the project.

  • Expanded the bank's data infrastructure at scale - maintaining the data warehouse with high-quality data.

Raiffeisen Bank
Raiffeisen Bank
Senior Statistician
2007 - 2010 (3 years)
Zagreb, Croatia
  • Developed statistical modules and trending rules to monitor and analyze bank transactions and processes.

  • Developed, implemented and maintained different statistical tools used in supporting method lifecycle activities.

  • Implemented statistical models and data analysis tools to improve the quality and efficiency of banking processes.

Optimalica
Optimalica
Senior Data Analyst
2004 - 2006 (2 years)
Zagreb, Croatia
  • Evaluated complex datasets for new opportunities and complex issues - transforming data for specific functions.

  • Conducted exploratory data analysis processes and created data visualizations using modern presentation guides.

  • Escalated, prioritized, and resolved data quality issues on projects.

Showcase

Data Team Lead - Credit Risk Data Mart
Data Team Lead - Credit Risk Data Mart

Led the data team to develop a new credit risk data mart for the bank - working on the system architecture, data modelling, ETL development and BI dashboard on the project. The system is still in use after 12 years.

Team Lead - Fraud detection system for Ministry of Agriculture
Team Lead - Fraud detection system for Ministry of Agriculture

Designed and implemented a fraud detection system for the Ministry of Agriculture - handling tasks on system architecture, data modelling, ingestion, analysis and predictive modelling.

Data Team Lead - BI System for a Beauty Tech Company
Data Team Lead - BI System for a Beauty Tech Company

Produced BI solutions for a beauty tech company - implementing the system architecture, data modelling, ingestion and dashboard design on the solution.

Education

Education
PhD Candidate in Information Sciences
University of Zagreb
2007 - Present (18 years)
Education
Masters in Economics
Universita di Bologna
2005 - 2006 (1 year)
Education
BSc. Business Informatics
University of Zagreb
1997 - 2002 (5 years)