Aleksandar Vucic

Aleksandar Vucic

Belgrade, Serbia
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Aleksandar Vucic

Aleksandar Vucic

Belgrade, Serbia
Member since February 14, 2014
Aleksandar is a top IT (full-stack) developer with 7+ years of experience in various IT technologies. He has developed applications, API services, games, and more. He is a great team player with a strong understanding of business, UI, and all phases of development. In his free time, he enjoys in running, cycling, and paragliding.
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Portfolio
  • ITU
    Ruby, Rails, AngularJS, REST
  • Mastered
    Ruby on Rails, HTML5, CSS3, AngularJS, Foundation
  • InterVenture GmbH - DRS
    Ruby, Ruby On Rails, Grape, Elasticsearch, Redis, PostgreSQL, RabbitMQ, AMQP...
Experience
  • Ruby on Rails (RoR), 4 years
  • Ruby, 4 years
  • JavaScript, 3 years
  • AS3, 3 years
  • Test-driven Development (TDD), 2 years
  • Clojure, 1 year
  • AngularUI, 1 year
Belgrade, Serbia
Availability
Part-time
Preferred Environment
Vim, Git, OS X, Linux
The most amazing...
...project I've built was a secure virtual data rooms platform for the exchange of highly sensitive documentation.
Employment
  • Senior Web Developer
    ITU
    2015 - PRESENT
    • Built a RESTful API.
    • Created a single-page application in AngularJS.
    • Handled both back-end and front-end development.
    • Integrated external services.
    Technologies: Ruby, Rails, AngularJS, REST
  • Senior Software Developer
    Mastered
    2014 - 2015
    • Refactored the Mastered platform front-end. Developed a new front-end user experience based on the Foundation CSS framework.
    • Refactored the Mastered platform back-end by refactoring the data model.
    • Developed a new user experience. Implemented new design with responsive features.
    • Improved the deployment procedure.
    • Improved existing tests. Developed new features using TDD.
    Technologies: Ruby on Rails, HTML5, CSS3, AngularJS, Foundation
  • Senior Software Developer
    InterVenture GmbH - DRS
    2012 - 2014
    • Refactored parts of the old virtual data rooms platform.
    • Contributed to the back-end development and architecture of the new platform.
    • Developed a SOA system for high-speed data exchange using technologies like Ruby, Grape, PostgreSQL, Redis, Elasticsearch, and RabbitMQ.
    • Developed a CAS (LDAP) server.
    • Developed various libraries for authorization, multi-factor authentication, Excel file conversion, etc.
    • Developed a public API and single-page application using AngularJS, among other technologies.
    • Developed other applications in a DRS ecosystem like Teaser, Shop, and Admin.
    • Was responsible for code reviews.
    • Interviewed and tested new candidates.
    • Re-engineered business processes.
    Technologies: Ruby, Ruby On Rails, Grape, Elasticsearch, Redis, PostgreSQL, RabbitMQ, AMQP, AngularJS, TDD
  • Senior Ruby on Rails Developer
    HRS
    2010 - 2012
    • Designed and architected a social network platform.
    • Developed the platform using Ruby on Rails, Flash AS3 (P2P communication), PostgreSQL, and Elasticsearch.
    • Developed the public API.
    • Coordinated with a small team of 5 people, including myself.
    • Was responsible for front-end development using JavaScript, jQuery, and Backbone.
    Technologies: Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL, Redis, Node.js, Elasticsearch, HTML5, Backbone.js, jQuery
  • Ruby on Rails, Flash, and Front-end Developer
    Razor d.o.o
    2010 - 2010
    • Improved and refactored the system back-end functionality for Meteor.ie.
    • Improved and refactored the CMS system (Rubylith) for Meteor.ie.
    • Integrated with the D3 checkout system based on D3 API using Meteor.ie.
    • Developed modules and widgets for cross system sharing and reusing.
    • Created jQuery plugins.
    • Worked on a solution for the data model for the new system using the Meteor Bundle System/Refer a Friend system.
    • Maintained the Treasury Holdings website.
    • Created an iPhone application in Objective-C: Goshido.
    Technologies: Ruby on Rails, AS3, HTML, JavaScript, Meteor, Facebook API, Objective-C
  • Web Developer
    Limores (Ground Link)
    2009 - 2010
    • Was responsible for front-end development for the Java/Struts application.
    • Developed various plugins/widgets for geolocation interaction using Google Maps, custom UI/UX, sliders, etc.
    • Developed and implemented email/front-end templates.
    • Developed and integrated UI/UX work with the Java back-end system.
    • Supported the back-end team for UI/UX tasks and integration.
    Technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery
  • Flash Game Developer, Animator
    IQS+ Studio
    2008 - 2009
    • Developed interactive Flash games for the US market.
    • Developed interactive Flash banners for “Click” campaigns.
    • Developed Flash projects based on timeline/coded animations with various effects.
    • Animated illustration/cartoon characters based on story boards.
    • Was responsible for back-end support for Games/AS3 project using PHP/MySQL.
    Technologies: AS2, AS3, CML, PHP, MySQL
  • Founder, Partner, Web Developer
    Dandelion d.o.o
    2006 - 2008
    • Was responsible for web development of the corporate website for Pupin Telecom Dipotel and integration with Alcatel (Lucent) public/private API using PHP/MySQL.
    • Developed a fashion website gallery system.
    • Developed various interactive applications, presentations for photo sessions, and fashion shows.
    • Was responsible for the creation of print, design, and other marketing activities.
    Technologies: PHP, MySQL, AS3
Experience
  • DRS - Virtual Data Rooms platform (Development)
    http://drooms.com

    Special software in secure virtual data rooms for the exchange of highly sensitive documentation.

  • HRS - Social Network (Development)

    Social network for internal business communication with all of the now standard elements like friendship/network system, mailbox system, analytics, reports, and documents generation plus other functionality. System is completely based on “Push” technology with live notifications, multichannel chat system, etc.

  • ScuddleMe - Social Network (Development)
    http://scuddle.com

    Involved in development as core Ruby developer and consultant.

  • Meteor system (Development)
    http://meteor.ie

    Improved and refactored system back-end functionality for various parts of the system. Integrated with externals APIs and D3 checkout system. Developed the modules and widgets for cross system sharing and reusing.

  • Jaggermaister - "Break Ice" flash game (Development)

    Flash game (AS3) with Facebook integration for their New Year Promo campaign.

  • Sekopak - Brick Game (Development)

    Interactive brick game with levels and sound effects for custom campaign.

  • Mastered (Development)
    http://mastered.com

    Platform for managing online courses and students collaboration.

Skills
  • Languages
    AS3, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Ruby, Clojure, HTML5, SQL, CSS3, C
  • Frameworks
    Sinatra, Capybara, Ruby on Rails (RoR), Bootstrap 3, Grape
  • Libraries/APIs
    jQuery, Devise, AMQP, AngularUI
  • Tools
    Cucumber, RSpec, Flash, Flash Builder, Adobe Photoshop
  • Paradigms
    Model View Controller (MVC), REST, Agile Software Development, Test-driven Development (TDD), Object-oriented Programming (OOP), Behavior-driven Development (BDD), Functional Programming
  • Platforms
    WordPress
  • Misc
    Game Development
  • Storage
    Redis, MongoDB, Memcached, PostgreSQL
Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer (IT) Management
    Union University - Belgrade, Serbia
    2010 - 2015
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