Split, Split-Dalmatia, Croatia
Results-driven Chief Technology Officer with 20+ years of experience in software development, IT management, and DevOps/DevEx practices. Proven ability to lead technical teams, optimize infrastructure for scalability, and deliver innovative solutions. Passionate about aligning technology with business goals to drive growth and efficiency. Skilled in modern software architectures, cloud solutions, and team mentoring to foster collaborative, high-performing environments. Let’s connect to discuss building scalable tech solutions for evolving business needs!
- Leading the development and strategic growth of Harmoni.AI, an AI-powered hotel operations and guest engagement platform. Spearhead technology selection, architecture design, and implementation of AI solutions to automate workflows, optimize energy use, and elevate guest satisfaction. - Oversee cross-functional teams in delivering scalable, innovative systems while ensuring alignment with business goals. Drive sustainability initiatives through IoT integration and predictive analytics to modernize global hospitality.
Startup Consulting: - Provided IT consulting and lead development services to startups, focusing on technology selection, architectural design, and project planning. - Advised on software development best practices, DevOps, and scalable infrastructure setup for rapid growth. Project Leadership: - Led cross-functional teams in building Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) across various industries. - Mentored developers, fostering collaboration and innovation. Technical Implementation: - Implemented CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and containerization using Docker and Kubernetes. - Built scalable, cost-effective cloud solutions leveraging AWS and Azure. Key Achievements: - Accelerated product development cycles, reducing time-to-market by up to 30%. - Enhanced application performance and reliability through optimization and industry best practices.
- Led the development of the company's flagship product — a comprehensive media monitoring and analysis system — driving significant business growth and market differentiation. - Directed the creation of a large-scale web scraping platform capable of processing over 40,000 media sources with advanced parsing capabilities, greatly enhancing data collection efficiency and accuracy. - Implemented a 24/7 audio and video recording service for internet streams, supporting over 100 sources with real-time viewing and editing features, significantly improving content accessibility and management. - Developed and deployed a transcription service that converts scheduled audio and video streams into text, streamlining content analysis and increasing accessibility.
- Founded a successful consulting practice delivering full-stack development and DevOps solutions, driving client satisfaction and repeat business through tailored, scalable solutions. - Led the end-to-end development of an auto parts online store, implementing CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and a scalable microservices architecture with seamless API integrations. - Built an advanced web application for creating custom stretch ceiling patterns, offering real-time visualization and user-friendly design tools. - Developed a web-based CRM for automotive service centers, streamlining service scheduling, customer management, and data handling to improve efficiency and client satisfaction. - Leveraged automation, robust system monitoring, and cutting-edge architecture to ensure high-quality code delivery, system reliability, and modular scalability.
- Managed a distributed team of system administrators and developers, leading the migration to Linux and open-source software, significantly reducing licensing costs. - Designed and implemented IT infrastructure for new regional offices and transitioned to IP telephony using Asterisk, improving communication and cutting expenses. - Replaced Windows Active Directory with Linux-based domain controllers, enhancing performance and eliminating licensing fees. - Centralized configuration management with Puppet and implemented Zabbix for proactive system monitoring and issue resolution. - Developed internal applications for user activity tracking, statistical analysis, and system administration, boosting operational efficiency.