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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
- AWS CDK 2 years

- AWS Lambda 1 years
- AWS S3 1 years
Other skills
- Python 2 years

- Blazor 1 years
- Blockchain 1 years
Selected experience
Employment
Software Architect
NextLevel Dev - 4 months
Developed a comprehensive mobile and web application for lawyers and judges to manage legal cases and court notices. Seamlessly integrated with government digital services while ensuring security and data protection.
- Integrated advanced AI capabilities by training custom models, utilizing vector databases for efficient RAG and LangChain to streamline AI workflows
- Created a data pipeline processing 5 million court notices and normalizing the data for embedding using Python
- Implemented a custom backend using .NET and MartenDB
- Implemented a mobile client using React Native and Expo for Android and iOS
- Implemented a web client using Next.js
- Integrated with government digital services
Technologies:
- Technologies:
JavaScript
Docker
PostgreSQL
TypeScript
React Native
Python
Next.js
.NET Core
Machine Learning
Expo
- Solution Architecture
OpenAI API
LangChain
Large Language Models (LLM)
Software Architect / Full-stack Web Developer
TrustNXT GmbH - 1 year 4 months
- Built a comprehensive ecosystem for image signing, verification, and management using C2PA standard
- Solely architected and implemented both backend and frontend systems, ensuring full AWS serverless deployment (Lambda, DynamoDB, S3, CloudFront, SQS, SNS, SST)
- Engineered SDK for iOS and Android featuring advanced protect and inspect methods, complete with detailed Fumadocs documentation for streamlined integration
- Integrated private Certificate Authority for ephemeral certificate generation and management
- Created public API for third-party verification
- Contributed to the open-sourced TypeScript SDK for C2PA
Technologies:
- Technologies:
JavaScript
React.js
AWS
TypeScript
Node.js
GraphQL
- Microservices
AWS SQS
AWS Lambda
AWS S3
Android
iOS
Next.js
Tailwind
DevOps
DynamoDB
Git
AWS CDK
- NoSQL
- Solution Architecture
AWS Cognito
Solution Architect / DevOps Engineer
JobBoost B.V. - 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:
PHP
Laravel
JavaScript
Vue.js
Docker
AWS
ElasticSearch
Redis
TypeScript
Node.js
- Microservices
AWS SQS
Kubernetes
AWS Lambda
AWS S3
Terraform
DevOps
- Data Engineering
DynamoDB
Linux
Git
Unix
Machine Learning
AWS CDK
- NoSQL
- Solution Architecture
- Prompt Engineering
LangChain
AWS ECS
Large Language Models (LLM)
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
Software Architect / Full-stack Web 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
- Collaborated closely with stakeholders to understand project requirements and ensure alignment with the goals of supporting disadvantaged young people and addressing social issues
- Led the development efforts as a software architect, overseeing the technical aspects of the project and ensuring adherence to best practices
- Conducted regular assessments and optimizations to enhance system robustness, scalability, and performance
- Ensured the system's compliance with industry standards and data security protocols, prioritizing the privacy and confidentiality of participant information
Technologies:
- Technologies:
JavaScript
React.js
TypeScript
C#
SQL
Azure
.NET
Azure Blob storage
Next.js
.NET Core
- DDD
Git
Azure Cloud
- 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
Fullstack Engineer
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:
JavaScript
Angular.js
MongoDB
Docker
TypeScript
MSSQL
C#
.NET
ASP.NET
.NET Core
DevOps
Angular
Linux
Git
RabbitMQ
Hangfire
- Solution Architecture
Keycloak
Principal Software Engineer
Notch - 2 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:
JavaScript
React.js
Docker
PostgreSQL
TypeScript
GraphQL
- Microservices
Apache Kafka
Kubernetes
C#
Azure
.NET
Entity Framework
Next.js
Tailwind
Terraform
.NET Core
DevOps
Linux
Git
DataDog
Unix
Enterprise Architect
- Solution Architecture
Keycloak
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:
JavaScript
React.js
PostgreSQL
Redis
TypeScript
React Native
Java
MSSQL
- Microservices
Jenkins
Spring
C#
SQL
Oracle
Redux.js
.NET
Entity Framework
ASP.NET
Firebase
.NET Core
DevOps
.NET framework
Blazor
Linux
WPF
Git
RabbitMQ
OAuth2
gRPC
SignalR
Google Maps
Enterprise Architect
- Mobile
- Solution Architecture
Keycloak
Unity Game Developer
NextLevel Dev - 6 years 1 month
Cross-platform game development implementing own ideas and solutions (PC, mobile and browser games)
- Developed and published over 20 web, mobile and PC games with over 5 million players in total
- Publishing on Google Play and App Store
- Optimized performance, build size and quality to deliver better cross platform experience
- Ads and InApp purchases integration
- Apple Game Center and Google Play Games Services integration for leadboards and achievements
- Implemented monetization strategies, analytics, and utilized reverse-engineering including code obfuscation
Technologies:
- Technologies:
MySQL
JavaScript
React.js
Docker
PostgreSQL
TypeScript
Node.js
React Native
Express.js
C#
.NET
Android
iOS
Next.js
Tailwind
Firebase
.NET Core
Nest.js
DevOps
- Data Engineering
Unity
Git
Unix
- Mobile
- HTML / CSS
Three.js
- NoSQL
- Solution Architecture
Solidity
Blockchain
Supabase
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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