About me

I am a technology enthusiast, Software Engineer, Computer Science graduate and Lead Developer specializing in Backend engineering, Web3 development, Databases and Cloud Computing. My expertise lies in building robust, secure and scalable REST API systems and SDKs, cloud platforms, tooling, as well as scripting and automation.

With a strong foundation in various tools, libraries, frameworks and technologies, I excel in creating diverse, highly efficient and scalable solutions in multiple fields of software development. I am confident in my ability to deliver value to any organization and I am enthusiastic about the ongoing journey of learning and growing as a software engineer, leader, and mentor.

Tech Stack

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Personal Endeavors

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    Blockchain and Cryptocurrency

    Exploring the world of blockchain, Web3 and crypto, including smart contracts, DeFi and DePIN. Involved with and contributing to Ethereum, Solana and Polkadot projects and communities

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    Discord Bots

    Experience with building Discord bots for automation, community management and moderation, point/XP systems, gaming and game economies, token-gated servers and more

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    Scripting and Automation

    Creating custom scripts to make daily tasks easier enhancing productivity and efficiency. Also building custom web scrapers which helps in data analysis and decision-making processes

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    Tech Blogging and Open Source

    Sharing my tech insights and experiences through personal blog posts online, where I delve into various technologies and trends. Actively contributing to open source projects on GitHub

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Experience

  1. Backend Engineer & Lead Developer

    Apillon, 2023 - present

    The Apillon platform serves as a unified gateway to the Web3 services provided by linked different blockchains. Following the multi-chain vision, Apillon powers the transition of developers to Web3, simplifying its adoption in the real economy, and expanding its versatility as the ecosystem grows. With Apillon, Web3 services are within reach for every developer, regardless of their background and experience with blockchain technology.

  2. Software Engineer & IT Consultant

    Actual IT, 2019 - 2023

    Led the development of maritime software solutions using Angular as a Frontend technology and ASP.NET Core as a Backend technology, resulting in an improvement in developer experience and user engagement. Managed and organized a team of 6 developers to deliver projects on time and within budget. Implemented and maintained databases, remote servers, virtual containers and networks. Spearheaded the development of cross-platform mobile applications using Ionic Angular, enabling port operators to streamline their workflows and mitigate error occurrence.

  3. Freelance Software Developer

    Upwork, since 2021

    Achieved a Top Rated Plus badge within the first year, an award given to the top 3% best performing freelancers on the platform. Successfully completed multiple projects in the fields of Web development, scripting, automation, blockchain and bot development. Collaborated closely with clients to understand requirements, deliver tailored solutions, and consistently meet project deadlines.

  4. Software Developer

    TrapView by Efos, 2020

    Contract work in the role of a software developer, tester and consultant. Providing software solution recommendations and testing applications for particular problems needing to be tackled. Acquired experience with Java backend development, REST API and Android mobile development.

  5. Game Developer

    The Underworld, 2018

    Member of a small local game development team. Developed an online platform play-to-earn game using Java as server-side and Javascript as client-side technology. More info can be found on this link

Education

  1. Faculty of Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Information Technologies (FAMNIT)

    Koper, Slovenia, 2018 - 2021

    Graduate Engineer of Computer Science and Informatics (Bsc.)

Achievements

Certifications

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    Ledger Academy

    Ledger, 2024

    Various topics related to Web3, blockchain, digital wallets and cryptocurrency

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    Alchemy Academy

    Alchemy, 2024

    Web3.js and Ethers libraries, smart contract development using Solidity, Hardhat and Foundry

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    Cybersecurity Academy

    Cisco Networking Academy, January 2021

    Cybersecurity Principles, common cyber threats, attack vectors and software vulnerabilities

Hackathons and Competitions

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    Radar Honorable Mention

    Colosseum Hackathons, Sept - Oct 2024

    Month-long hackathon on Solana, with more than 10,000 participants and 1,300 submitted projects. Built Blinkord, a platform to integrate blinks into Discord

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    Solana AI Hackathon

    Solana AI Hackathon, December 2024

    The Solana AI Hackathon featured six themed tracks, including Autonomous Chat Agents, Meme Agents, Social Agents, Agents Infra, Agent Tooling and DeFi Agents

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    Blinkathon Blink Builder

    Solana Blinks Hackathon, August 2024

    The Blinkathon was a week-long hackathon on Solana where people competed to build the best applications on Solana using blinks (blockchain links)

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    Hackathon Winner

    GDSC Hackathon, May 2022

    Winner of a 27 hour hackathon at FAMNIT, University of Primorska. The event was hosted by Google Student Developers Club (GDSC)

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    Programming Marathon

    University of Primorska, 2020

    Competed at UPM, a Slovene national programming competition which serves as qualification for the ACM ICPC Central European Regional Contest

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    Business Hive

    School of Economics and Business, University of Ljubljana, 2024

    Business Hive is an international, 3-day case-solving competition, for students with diverse educational backgrounds.

Contributions

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    Solana Agent Kit Contributor

    Solana Agent Kit by SendAI

    Contributed to the Solana Agent Kit, an open-source toolkit for AI agents on Solana. GitHub repo link

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    Hacktoberfest Contributor

    Hacktoberfest Event 2020, 2021 & 2022

    Participated in Hacktoberfest, an annual event promoting open source contributions on GitHub

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    Arctic Code Vault Contributor

    GitHub Archive Program 2020

    Contributed to the GitHub Arctic Code Vault, preserving code for 1,000 years stored in a vault deep beneath an Arctic mountain in Svalbard, Norway. Badge on my GitHub profile

Projects