Karlo B.

Fullstack Developer

Karlo is a skilled software engineer with a focus on Full-stack development and over a decade of commercial experience.

While his expertise primarily lies in back-end development, he also has significant experience architecting front-end and mobile solutions. His roles have included Solution Architect, DevOps Engineer, and Software Architect, leading major projects for international companies across industries such as gaming, government digital services, public transport, e-commerce, AI, and blockchain.

In addition to his professional work, Karlo has achieved notable success as an indie game developer, with his games amassing over 5 million downloads. He has leadership experience managing a team of five and holds an MSc in Software Engineering, showcasing both his technical expertise and ability to guide teams effectively.

Main expertise

  • ASP.NET
    ASP.NET 4 years
  • C#
    C# 10 years
  • .NET
    .NET 10 years

Other skills

  • MySQL
    MySQL 2 years
  • Kubernetes
    Kubernetes 2 years
  • Next.js
    Next.js 2 years
Karlo

Karlo B.

Croatia

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Selected experience

Employment

  • Solution Architect / DevOps Engineer

    JobBoost B.V. - 1 year 11 months

    • Designed and oversaw the migration of a monolithic system to the cloud using a microservices architecture.
    • Developed and implemented a strategic roadmap for the migration process, ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing operations.
    • Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to define and prioritize microservices, optimizing for system performance and scalability.
    • Architected and implemented DevOps practices to streamline deployments and improve system reliability.
    • Conducted assessments and evaluations to identify areas for improvement in the migration strategy and microservices architecture.
    • Established and enforced best practices for code quality, security, and scalability within the microservices ecosystem.
    • Provided technical guidance and mentorship to the development team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
    • Managed and optimized AWS cloud infrastructure to meet performance, security, and scalability requirements.
    • Implemented CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions to automate the build, test, and deployment of microservices.

    Technologies:

    • Technologies:
    • AWS CDK AWS CDK
    • AWS Lambda AWS Lambda
    • AWS S3 AWS S3
    • AWS SQS AWS SQS
    • AWS ECS AWS ECS
    • DynamoDB DynamoDB
    • ElasticSearch ElasticSearch
    • Docker Docker
    • DevOps DevOps
    • Git Git
    • Microservices
    • Linux Linux
    • Solution Architecture
    • Terraform Terraform
    • Vue.js Vue.js
    • Unix Unix
    • AWS AWS
    • ChatGPT API ChatGPT API
    • PHP PHP
    • Laravel Laravel
  • Software Architect / Full-stack Developer

    Peoples Place Community Partnerships - 5 months

    • Designed and implemented a scalable, multi-tenant back-office system for Community21 using Azure Cloud, .NET 7, and Next.js
    • Integrated Azure AD B2C to ensure secure and seamless user authentication and authorization within the system
    • Applied Clean Architecture principles, leveraging Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and Command Query Responsibility Segregation (CQRS) patterns to establish a modular and maintainable architecture
    • Created a data-driven solution utilizing Azure SQL Database and Azure Blob Storage to manage participant information and analyze program performance efficiently
    • Ensured the system's compliance with industry standards and data security protocols, prioritizing the privacy and confidentiality of participant information

    Technologies:

    • Technologies:
    • .NET .NET
    • SQL SQL
    • Next.js Next.js
    • Azure Azure
    • DDD
    • Solution Architecture
  • Fullstack Developer

    Kimeru BV - 1 year

    • Ensured seamless integration and functionality of the system components
    • Conducted troubleshooting and debugging of issues within the system
    • Ensured code quality through rigorous testing and code reviews
    • Managed and monitored system deployments using Docker, Traefik, and Portainer
    • Utilized RabbitMQ for efficient message queuing and processing
    • Implemented and maintained background job processing using Hangfire
    • Engaged in version control and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) using GitLab pipeline

    Technologies:

    • Technologies:
    • Angular.js Angular.js
    • Docker Docker
    • RabbitMQ RabbitMQ
    • Git Git
    • Linux Linux
    • NoSQL
    • .NET Core .NET Core
    • MongoDB MongoDB
    • MSSQL MSSQL
    • Angular Angular
    • Hangfire Hangfire
  • Principal Software Engineer

    Notch - 3 years

    Senior Software Engineer – Global Multi-Tenant D2C eCommerce Platform

    • Worked on a large-scale direct-to-consumer eCommerce platform supporting multi-vendor, multi-brand, and multi-market operations in both standardized and localized formats.
    • Centralized the configuration management of all microservices to enhance scalability and maintainability.
    • Identified and automated manual processes across the organization to increase operational efficiency.
    • Streamlined the deployment process for launching the system in new markets and rolling out new features.
    • Led integrations with Contentful (CMS) and Commercetools (headless commerce).
    • Implemented performance enhancements and optimizations to improve system speed and reliability.
    • Contributed to system design and architectural discussions, focusing on scalability and robustness.
    • Provided technical mentorship and guidance to the development team, promoting a collaborative and high-performing work environment.

    Technologies:

    • Technologies:
    • Blazor Blazor
    • .NET .NET
    • Docker Docker
    • Kubernetes Kubernetes
    • Entity Framework Entity Framework
    • Next.js Next.js
    • React.js React.js
    • Azure Azure
    • Apache Kafka Apache Kafka
    • Enterprise Architect Enterprise Architect
    • Linux Linux
    • Tailwind Tailwind
    • GraphQL GraphQL
    • MSSQL MSSQL
    • SignalR SignalR
    • Terraform Terraform
    • Unix Unix
  • Senior Software Engineer

    King ICT - 3 years 9 months

    Senior Software Engineer – eTicketing Project for Public Transport

    • Served as a software architect and full-stack web and mobile developer on a public transport modernization project in Split, Croatia.
    • Developed mobile and web applications for trip planning and ticket purchasing.
    • Built real-time integrations with vehicle on-board units for live data communication.
    • Implemented a comprehensive back office and fleet management system.
    • Integrated multiple payment providers to support secure transactions.
    • Connected the system with Google Maps using the GTFS standard for route data.
    • Used Google Firebase for push notifications and app integrity checks.
    • Implemented ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival) calculations through Google APIs.
    • Managed authentication and authorization via Keycloak.
    • Utilized Figma for UX design and interface prototyping.

    Lead Developer – Electronic Toll Collection System

    • Led a cross-functional team of developers and designers.
    • Acted as the software architect and full-stack developer for modernizing Croatia's highway toll collection system.
    • Delivered web and mobile applications for account management and media top-ups.
    • Integrated payment gateways for seamless transactions.
    • Used Google Firebase to manage push notifications.
    • Developed a voucher distribution system and back-office portal.
    • Built integrations with ETC devices and smart card infrastructure.
    • Improved system performance through SQL query optimization and database indexing.

    Full-Stack Developer – Government Digital Services Platform

    • Contributed to a unified digital platform consolidating citizen services and form submissions.
    • Integrated with multiple payment providers for transactional features.
    • Enabled secure login via NIAS (eIDAS-compliant) authentication.
    • Integrated with Croatia’s e-Građani (e-Citizens) portal to streamline government-citizen interactions.

    Technologies:

    • Technologies:
    • ASP.NET ASP.NET
    • Blazor Blazor
    • Angular.js Angular.js
    • DevOps DevOps
    • Entity Framework Entity Framework
    • React Native React Native
    • React.js React.js
    • gRPC gRPC
    • Java Java
    • Spring Spring
    • Redis Redis
    • RabbitMQ RabbitMQ
    • Firebase Firebase
    • Jenkins Jenkins
    • Enterprise Architect Enterprise Architect
    • JavaScript JavaScript
    • TypeScript TypeScript
    • .NET Core .NET Core
    • Google maps Google maps
    • MSSQL MSSQL
    • SignalR SignalR
    • WPF WPF
    • PostgreSQL PostgreSQL
    • Angular Angular
    • Redux.js Redux.js
    • Keycloak Keycloak

Education

  • MSc.Software Engineering

    Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing, University of Zagreb · 2018 - 2020

  • BSc.Computing

    Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing, University of Zagreb · 2015 - 2018

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