Darian Skarica, Developer in Zagreb, Croatia
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Darian Skarica

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Location
Zagreb, Croatia
Toptal Member Since
July 4, 2016

Darian is a highly skilled developer with ten years of experience in general software development, five years of experience in focused software product development, and four years in project management. He is a great communicator and a capable leader.

Unity3D Native Plugin InterfaceLeap MotionVirtual Reality (VR)Microsoft KinectUnity3DC#Microsoft Visual StudioVuforiaOculus RiftGame DesignGame DevelopmentC++CWindowsPHP

Availability

Part-time

Preferred Environment

Plastic SCM, Git, Visual Studio, Unity3D, Linux, Windows

The most amazing...

...software I've built is mash.me, a simple motion capture-based real-time animation system for 3D characters.

Work Experience

CEO

2010 - PRESENT
Diversitas IT Sustavi, Ltd.
  • Developed multitouch walls and tables, managing the hardware installation and software platform, creating video materials.
  • Supervised the team for divIT Apollon, an interactive presentation system for TV broadcasting, meetings and other presentations which was used for the coverage of the last three elections in Croatia on 2 different networks (RTL and N1 - a subsidiary of CNN).
  • Managed the team for DivIT Interactive floors.
  • Led the development of MashMe (www.mash.me).
  • Oversaw the development of a software platform for TV quizzes which was used in production of several gameshows (Croatian version of Pointless, Family Feud, Bingo).
  • Led the team for many VR and AR projects showcased in this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5lWZLSBPmg.
Technologies: C#, Unity3D

Research Associate

2011 - 2012
Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing, University of Zagreb
  • Worked on specific research areas in the field of telecommunications on the project "Cost models of operators with significant market power."
  • Assisted on the course Communication Networks as well as Forecast and Marketing of Telecommunication Services.
  • Judged and organized App Start Contest, a competition for the development of mobile and web applications.
Technologies: Java, PHP

Software Architect

2010 - 2011
ECS d.o.o
  • Provided a user management CMS module with LDAP, vTiger and Alfresco integration (PHP).
  • Developed an SMS service for a telecom operator (Java).
Technologies: Java, PHP

Research Associate

2008 - 2010
Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing, University of Zagreb
  • Researched for R&D project Digital Content Platform for Telecommunication Services."
  • Developed the core PSM module, validation system, and communication module using Java.
  • Published the scientific paper "Content Delivery and Mobility of Users and Services in New Generation Networks."
  • Helped teach the course Telecommunication Services and Networks.
Technologies: Java, PHP

St.Vincent Holographic Tour

AR app built in Unity and running on Microsoft Hololens. Used for an augmented reality tour of the historic St.Vincent town in Istria, Croatia. The app guides the user around town, and at key points uses billboards as markers to generate augmented reality scenes and characters for the user to user to interact with.

Croatian Greats AR App

An AR app build in Unity and using Vuforia to showcase the possibilities of AR mobile apps to local clients. Available on Google Play and the App Store:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.divIT.AR.HrvatskiVelikani
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hrvatski-velikani/id1342577182

Diocletian’s Palace VR

A VR tour of the historic Diocletian's palace in Split, Croatia. Built in Unity3D and running on GearVR mobile VR headset.

MashMe Animation App

http://mash.me
It's an animation app that enables anyone to animate a digital character using an ordinary PC and a camera.

divIT Interactive Floor

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKx2L3BQkOc
An interactive floor solution for digital signage/events. Unity3D based, IR camera for tracking. OpenCV based blob/contour detection.

divIT Apollon Presentation Engine

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHNCRuKFFqM
Interactive data visualization/presentation system for broadcasters. Based on Ogre3D rendering library. Utilized C++ code, XML templates and Web API or gesture control (using Kinect). Live data through CSV, XML files, or SQL database. Plugin architecture.

Kinect Game

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtwuqcVzdVY
Unity3D-based. Kinect body tracking controls the character. Commissioned by a large retail chain for in-store promotional events (the character is their mascot).

Vip DSF Guide

AR mobile app commissioned by a telecom to promote Dubrovnik Summer Festival, which they sponsored.

Other divIT Projects

I was involved as a developer and project manager for all our products.

Languages

C#, C++, C, PHP, HTML5, Java, XML, SQL, JavaScript

Frameworks

ARKit, Microsoft Kinect, Unity, Unity3D, Unity2D, Mono, .NET

Tools

Google VR SDK, Microsoft Visual Studio, HoloLens, MonoDevelop, Visual Studio, Git, Adobe Photoshop

Platforms

Oculus, ARCore, Samsung Gear VR, Google VR, Vuforia, Oculus Rift, Windows, Linux, Android

Other

Mixed Reality (MR), HTC Vive, Magic Leap, Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality App Design, Extended Reality (XR), Web-based VR, VR Interfaces, VR Platform, Leap Motion, Virtual Reality (VR), Unity3D Native Plugin Interface, Shaders, Unity Shaders, Unity3D Pathfinding, Unity3D GUI Development, Unity3D AI, Motion Capture, PlayStation VR, Morpheus VR, Game Design, Game Development, Facial Recognition, Plastic SCM, SOAP, Debugging, Ajax

Libraries/APIs

OpenCV, LeapSDK

Paradigms

REST

Storage

JSON, MySQL, PostgreSQL

2002 - 2008

Master's Degree in Telecommunications and Information Technologies

Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing, University of Zagreb - Zagreb, Croatia

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