Damir Matešić, Developer in Zagreb, Croatia
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Damir Matešić

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Software Developer

Zagreb, Croatia

Toptal member since April 13, 2021

Bio

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

Span
Microsoft SQL Server, C#, File Integrity Monitoring (FIM)...
COMBIS
C#, ASP.NET, Microsoft SQL Server, ASP.NET Web Forms, ASP.NET Web Services...
KING ICT
ASP.NET, C#, Microsoft SQL Server, ASP.NET Web Forms, Database Design...

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

Part-time

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

2012 - PRESENT
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.
Technologies: Microsoft SQL Server, C#, File Integrity Monitoring (FIM), Microsoft Identity Manager, ASP.NET Web Forms, C#.NET, ASP.NET, SQL Server DBA, Database Administration (DBA), Database Design, Database Development, SQL DDL, SQL Stored Procedures, SQL Performance, Performance Tuning, Databases, Architecture, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), Microsoft DBA, T-SQL (Transact-SQL), SQL DML, Stored Procedure, Database Performance, Azure SQL Databases

Senior Developer

2008 - 2012
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.
Technologies: C#, ASP.NET, Microsoft SQL Server, ASP.NET Web Forms, ASP.NET Web Services, Database Design, Database Development, Database Testing, SQL, SQL DDL, SQL Server DBA, Database Administration (DBA), SQL Stored Procedures, SQL Performance, Performance Tuning, Databases, Architecture, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), Microsoft DBA, T-SQL (Transact-SQL), SQL DML, Stored Procedure, Database Performance

Developer | Lead Developer

2005 - 2008
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.
Technologies: ASP.NET, C#, Microsoft SQL Server, ASP.NET Web Forms, Database Design, Database Development, SQL, SQL Server 2000, SQL Server 2008, C#.NET, C#.NET WinForms, SQL Stored Procedures, Databases, Architecture, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), T-SQL (Transact-SQL), SQL DML

Software Developer

2004 - 2005
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.
Technologies: VB.NET, C#, ASP.NET, Oracle, SQL, SQL Stored Procedures, Database Design, Performance Tuning, SQL Performance, Databases, T-SQL (Transact-SQL), SQL DML, Microsoft SQL Server

Experience

Overseas Express Shipping Application

I developed a web application for the overseas express shipping company and its clients. I served as a development lead, DB designer, and administrator, using technologies like Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 and Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2, among others.

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 developed business internet applications for the Ministry of Economy, Labor, and Entrepreneurship in Croatia. I also contributed to developing the central information system to monitor the process of awarding grants to small businesses.

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 developed internet applications for the Ministry of Science, Education, and Sports, a central registry of students, teachers, and institutions in Croatia. I also contributed to its synchronization with external systems and applications.

I worked as a developer, using technologies such as .NET, C#, and Microsoft SQL Server 2005, among others.

FirMAX

FirMax application is a CRM (customer relationship management) and financial service www.firmoteka.hr tailored to pre-sale needs.

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

1997 - 2005

Master of Science Degree in Organization and Informatics

Faculty of Organization and Informatics, University of Zagreb, Varaždin (Croatia) - Varaždin, Croatia

Certifications

FEBRUARY 2021 - PRESENT

Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals

Microsoft

AUGUST 2020 - AUGUST 2022

Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate

Microsoft

AUGUST 2020 - AUGUST 2021

Microsoft Certified Trainer

Microsoft

JUNE 2020 - PRESENT

MCSE Data Management and Analytics

Microsoft

JUNE 2020 - PRESENT

MCSA SQL 2016 Database Development

Microsoft

OCTOBER 2019 - PRESENT

MCSA SQL 2016 Database Administration

Microsoft

FEBRUARY 2014 - PRESENT

MCSA SQL Server 2012/2014

Microsoft

OCTOBER 2012 - PRESENT

MCTS SQL Server® 2008, Database Development

Microsoft

OCTOBER 2012 - PRESENT

MCITP Database Developer 2008

Microsoft

OCTOBER 2012 - PRESENT

MCTS Windows Server® 2008 Active Directory, Configuration

Microsoft

JULY 2007 - PRESENT

MCPD Windows® Developer

Microsoft

JUNE 2007 - PRESENT

MCPD Web Developer

Microsoft

JANUARY 2007 - PRESENT

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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