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Davorin Šego, Software Developer in Split, Croatia
Davorin Šego

Software Developer in Split, Croatia

Member since September 5, 2015
Davorin is a skilled web developer who writes well designed, testable, and efficient code by using software best practices. He has worked with diverse web technologies and techniques on both the front- and back-end. Lately, he has focused on working with cutting edge JavaScript frameworks. He is eager to take on new and interesting challenges and is comfortable working on teams of all sizes.
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Experience

Location

Split, Croatia

Availability

Part-time

Preferred Environment

Git, Sublime Text, Ubuntu, MacOS

The most amazing...

...thing I've coded is a 3D particle generator in C and OpenGL.

Employment

  • Dashboard Engineer

    2020 - 2021
    Lam Research
    • Designed and built REST API endpoints to feed the dashboards using Node.js and Swagger.
    • Created powerful web-based visualizations based on provided Power BI files, using the Plotly graphing library and Pandas for data analysis.
    • Laid the groundwork for a new React front end and helped re-implement a portion of the existing code base into React.
    • Improved an interactive map tool built with SVG.js to support loading external data. Implemented new features based on provided designs.
    • Participated in technical discussions with the engineering team and helped plan new architecture and project structure.
    Technologies: JavaScript, Node.js, Swagger, React, PostgreSQL, Docker, Git, D3.js, Plotly, Pandas, Python, Flask, RESTful APIs, SVG.js, Express.js, Microsoft Power BI, Mithril.js, Storybook, YouTrack

  • Full-stack Developer

    2018 - 2019
    SHIFT (via Toptal)
    • Wrote understandable, testable code with an eye toward maintainability.
    • Developed full-stack features, including psychometric tests, surveys, dashboards, reports, and data visualizations.
    • Participated in technical architecture discussions and helped drive technical decisions.
    • Solved technical problems in collaboration with other engineers on the team.
    • Performed code reviews in conjunction with the other developers.
    • Developed new front-end product features with a focus on creating a seamless user experience.
    • Integrated web analytics and customer experience platforms into the product.
    Technologies: Bootstrap, TypeScript, CoffeeScript, MobX, React, Mithril, MySQL, Laravel

  • Web Developer

    2016 - 2017
    2nd Nature, LLC (via Toptal)
    • Helped develop feature-rich map tools built on top of Leaflet, a JavaScript library for interactive maps.
    • Created a CSV import of map features with data validation, preview, and ability to remap fields.
    • Developed auditing back-end code to keep track of user actions.
    • Created basic end-to-end tests with Nightwatch browser automation framework.
    • Implemented single sign-on access control, based on web tokens, for a suite of online tools.
    • Rewrote and refactored existing PHP back-end code with the Lumen framework.
    • Fixed bugs and cleaned up code in the existing codebase.
    • Implemented export functionality for PostGIS map features, with support for shape files and XLS format.
    Technologies: Git, Nightwatch.js, Baobab, Nunjucks, LeafletJS, Lumen, PostGIS, GeoJSON, JavaScript, jQuery, PHP

  • Full-stack Developer

    2015 - 2017
    Pareto Solutions (via Toptal)
    • Created a multi-step checkout page with Stripe API.
    • Created a CSV tool to update database rows in bulk with preview functionality.
    • Implemented required functionalities for a web app that uses Facebook API for reporting, analytics, and marketing automation.
    • Worked on numerous CakePHP projects and created interactive demos with HTML5 and JavaScript.
    • Created a prototype web tool for automating bids with Facebook's advertising platform.
    • Created an editing tool prototype based on React Data Grid that saves data to Firebase.
    Technologies: Firebase, Redux, React, Node.js, Stripe API, Facebook API, MongoDB, MySQL, Sass, jQuery, Git, CakePHP

  • Senior Web Developer

    2013 - 2015
    Extension Engine
    • Implemented new features on PaintNite, a website for organizing painting parties.
    • Created a web tool for uploading and managing files with endless scrolling and quick file preview.
    • Implemented Backbone.js UIs for search and course discovery on Open edX, an online learning platform.
    • Worked on a proprietary social learning platform that integrates Open edX via RESTful API.
    • Contributed features and bug-fixes to Open edX.
    • Implemented unit, integration, and acceptance tests for Python and JavaScript code.
    Technologies: Jasmine, Vagrant, Sass, ZURB Foundation, Backbone.js, Django, Python, jQuery, CakePHP

  • Web Developer

    2012 - 2013
    ImadeThis AS
    • Implemented a publication reader for mobile devices using HTML5, JavaScript, and sophisticated CSS animations.
    • Worked on Spreads, a digital publication platform.
    • Learned fundamentals in Bootstrap and Less.
    Technologies: Git, Bootstrap, Less, jQuery, CodeIgniter

  • Web Developer

    2009 - 2012
    Extension Engine
    • Helped build a website for CompStudy, a web service for compensation surveys.
    • Implemented a multi-step web-based questionnaire tool with PHP and JavaScript.
    • Built an interactive charting tool to allow a user to chart, graph, filter, and sort data in different ways.
    • Worked on Parent School Network, a school information and engagement platform.
    • Created several websites on Drupal and WordPress.
    Technologies: Subversion (SVN), WordPress, jQuery, Drupal 6, MySQL, PHP

  • Web Developer

    2007 - 2009
    Booking IT
    • Created a solution to seamlessly integrate an e-booking web form into hotel websites.
    • Supported a centralized booking system using .NET and MS SQL.
    • Improved the design and usability of several PHP and .NET websites.
    • Created a Joomla website for a local municipality.
    Technologies: JavaScript, PHP, .NET

  • Co-founder and Web Developer

    2006 - 2007
    Kinitos
    • Worked in a small team to envision and develop a real time online booking system for yacht charters.
    • Helped design a complex relational database for the booking system.
    • Created elaborate .NET web forms for administering boats, equipment, and services.
    • Implemented optimized SQL procedures for MS SQL server.
    Technologies: JavaScript, Microsoft SQL Server, .NET

Experience

  • Open edX (Development)

    Front-end and full-stack development within the Solutions team at edX.

  • Spreads - Digital Publication Platform (Development)

    Created a mobile reader with web technologies for a digital publication platform.

  • CompStudy (Development)

    Helped build a web-based survey tool and interactive reports with salary and equity data for executives.

Skills

  • Languages

    JavaScript, HTML5, PHP, CSS, SQL, HTML, CSS3, CoffeeScript, TypeScript, Less, Sass, Python, SCSS

  • Libraries/APIs

    Lodash, jQuery, Facebook API, Stripe API, React, Nightwatch.js, LeafletJS, Backbone.js, Underscore.js, Node.js, MobX, D3.js, Pandas, SVG.js

  • Frameworks

    CodeIgniter, .NET, CakePHP, Django, ZURB Foundation, Jasmine, Redux, Mithril, Lumen, Bootstrap, Express.js, Mithril.js, Laravel, Swagger, Flask

  • Tools

    Subversion (SVN), Vagrant, Baobab, NPM, Gulp.js, Git, Sublime Text, Webpack, Deployer, Plotly, Microsoft Power BI, YouTrack

  • Paradigms

    Agile Software Development, Object-oriented Programming (OOP)

  • Platforms

    MacOS, Ubuntu, Drupal 6, WordPress, Firebase, Linux, Docker

  • Storage

    Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, PostGIS, MySQL, PostgreSQL

  • Other

    Responsive UI, GeoJSON, Nunjucks, RESTful APIs, Storybook

Education

  • Master's degree in Computer Science
    2003 - 2008
    Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Naval Architecture - Split, Croatia

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