
Damir Matešić
Verified Expert in Engineering
Software Developer
Zagreb, Croatia
Toptal member since April 13, 2021
Damir has over 15 years of experience as a programmer and Microsoft SQL Server developer (ver. 2000+). In 2020, he was awarded the Microsoft Data Platform MVP for his contributions to the community. Damir is an analytical problem-solver with significant experience gained throughout his career. He's a certified Microsoft professional, and he enjoys speaking at various community events and conferences like SQLSaturday and Advanced Technology Days.
Portfolio
Experience
- Microsoft SQL Server - 15 years
- C# - 15 years
- Database Administration (DBA) - 15 years
- Database Development - 15 years
- SQL - 15 years
- ASP.NET - 15 years
- Database Design - 15 years
- ASP.NET Web Forms - 15 years
Availability
Preferred Environment
Microsoft SQL Server
The most amazing...
...experiences I've had were in database design, development, and optimization—I really like, and am an expert in Microsoft SQL Server.
Work Experience
Senior Database Developer
Span
- Developed and led many web applications using ASP.NET.
- Optimized and designed databases, performance tuning, and monitoring.
- Led simple projects as a project manager and lead developer.
Senior Developer
COMBIS
- Contributed to multiple projects as a senior development engineer.
- Acted as the project manager and team leader on various small projects.
- Served as the database designer and database administrator, using Microsoft SQL Server.
Developer | Lead Developer
KING ICT
- Contributed to multiple projects as a developer and lead developer.
- Developed web applications using ASP.NET and C#.
- Developed a data layer using C# for the communication with Microsoft SQL Server.
Software Developer
Međimurje IPC
- Contributed to multiple projects as a developer using Oracle as a database and VB.NET as UI.
- Cooperated with testers and database administrators.
- Developed applications for manufacturing purposes.
Experience
Overseas Express Shipping Application
I wrote project documentation and formal proposals/offers based on the customer's requests. Furthermore, I helped and advised the customer on project scope and phases: the approach was based on best practices/past experiences from similar projects.
I was awarded "The European IT Excellence Awards 2011" in the "Solution Provider–Mobility" category, which recognizes business solutions developed in mobility, communications, and new ways of managing business processes and increasing the productivity/profitability of customers.
SISZPP, Ministry of Economy, Labor, and Entrepreneurship, Croatia
I served as a project manager, development lead, and DB designer and administrator, using technologies such as Microsoft.NET Framework 3.5 and Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2, among others.
I worked as a consultant on system implementation based on best practices and provided advice on designing complex systems according to best practices. I also wrote project documentation and formal proposals/offers based on the customer's request. In addition, I helped and advised customers with their project scope and phases. The approach was based on best practices/past experiences from other similar projects.
ISUPI
I worked as a developer, using technologies such as .NET, C#, and Microsoft SQL Server 2005, among others.
FirMAX
The idea is not to waste time searching for information. The FirMax application is connected to the database of the Croatian financial service www.firmoteka.hr and therefore opens a world of new business opportunities.
It is a functional application that helps you find the right partner in Croatia, either a customer or a supplier. The app also allows you to find your target group: you can search for companies using one of 35 filters such as location, revenue, number of employees, etc. Additionally, the app allows you to get insight into the financial data of business partners in Croatia for the past several years and enter and monitor all activities and future actions, notes, remarks. You can manage all your tasks through to-do lists in FirMax.
Education
Master of Science Degree in Organization and Informatics
Faculty of Organization and Informatics, University of Zagreb, Varaždin (Croatia) - Varaždin, Croatia
Certifications
Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
Microsoft
Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate
Microsoft
Microsoft Certified Trainer
Microsoft
MCSE Data Management and Analytics
Microsoft
MCSA SQL 2016 Database Development
Microsoft
MCSA SQL 2016 Database Administration
Microsoft
MCSA SQL Server 2012/2014
Microsoft
MCTS SQL Server® 2008, Database Development
Microsoft
MCITP Database Developer 2008
Microsoft
MCTS Windows Server® 2008 Active Directory, Configuration
Microsoft
MCPD Windows® Developer
Microsoft
MCPD Web Developer
Microsoft
MCDBA Microsoft SQL Server 2000
Microsoft
Skills
Tools
C#.NET WinForms, Microsoft Identity Manager
Languages
C#, SQL, C#.NET, SQL DDL, T-SQL (Transact-SQL), SQL DML, Stored Procedure, VB.NET
Frameworks
ASP.NET Web Forms, ASP.NET, ASP.NET Web API, ASP.NET Web Services
Paradigms
Database Design, Database Development
Storage
Microsoft SQL Server, Database Testing, Database Administration (DBA), SQL Server 2000, SQL Server DBA, SQL Server 2008, SQL Stored Procedures, SQL Performance, Databases, Microsoft DBA, Database Performance, Azure SQL Databases, Azure Active Directory, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
Platforms
Azure, Oracle
Other
Database Schema Design, Performance Tuning, Architecture, File Integrity Monitoring (FIM), Computer Informatics, Training
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