Maksim šetić

Maksim ŠETIĆ Software Developer      -Date of birth 05/28/1998 - Croatia Ante Mike Tripala 10 Skilled Full-Stack Developer with 4+ years of experience in designing, developing, and maintaining dynamic web applications using modern JavaScript frameworks (React.js, Next.js, AngularJS) and CMS platforms (WordPress, Shopify). Strong expertise in backend development - Node.js, PHP, PostgreSQL/GraphQL, REST. Proficient at integrating OpenAI services, implementing payment gateways. Experienced in setting up CI/CD pipelines via GitHub and deploying cloud-native applications using AWS and Azure. EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Computer Science — Algebra University College, Zagreb, GZ, Croatia From 2016 to 2020 Relevant Coursework: Programming, Algorithms and Data Structures, Computer Networks, Database Management Participated in the university's tech meetups and hackathons WORK EXPERIENCE Software Developer — Kodelab, Zagreb, GZ, Croatia From January 2024 to May 2025 Developed custom software solutions for diverse clients, delivering production-grade applications tailored to business needs. Utilized React.js and Next.js for seamless SSR and SPA experiences. Built and integrated APIs using Node.js, PHP, PostgreSQL, GraphQL to support complex user flows and data interactions. Collaborated closely with designers, PMs, and stakeholders to scope features, manage timelines, and ensure pixel-perfect delivery across platforms. Emphasized performance optimization, accessibility standards, and maintainable code structure across client projects. Contributed to both greenfield builds and the evolution of existing codebases in a fast-paced, client-focused environment. Software Developer — Felloz, Zagreb, GZ, Croatia From December 2022 to December 2023 Collaborated within a five-person startup team to architect and deliver a cross-platform donation application for Android and iOS. Built the mobile frontend using NativeScript with Angular, HTML/CSS, and React Native, with pre-rendering techniques to optimize performance. Developed and integrated a custom PHP backend to manage donations, user data, and API communication. Leveraged Android Studio in a macOS development environment for mobile deployment. Navigated the fast-paced dynamics of a startup, adapting to daily technical and strategic challenges. Operated within an agile team, contributing to sprint planning, code reviews, and continuous delivery practices. WORK EXPERIENCE Software Developer — Caelor, Zagreb, GZ, Croatia From May 2020 to November 2022 Contributed to the development of scalable web applications and internal libraries using React.js, TypeScript, Node.js, and Express.js. Played a key role in building and maintaining components for projects such as MacroSuite and ContentViz, adhering to organizational standards for code quality, performance, and maintainability. Implemented global state management solutions, including Redux and Zustand, to architect predictable and modular application states. Actively participated in cross-functional meetings with developers, stakeholders, and leadership to align technical decisions with business objectives. Software Developer Internship — Caelor, Zagreb, GZ, Croatia From April 2019 to December 2019 Assisted in developing internal tools and client prototypes using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React. Collaborated on backend tasks using Node.js and Express, including creating basic API endpoints and data processing scripts. Worked closely with senior engineers to debug and fix issues in production and staging environments, gaining exposure to agile development, Git workflows, and software deployment processes. SKILLS Programming Languages & Frameworks: JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, PHP React.js, Next.js, Angular.js, Vue.js (frontend frameworks) Node.js, Express (backend development) HTML5, CSS3, SASS, Tailwind CSS Databases & Storage: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB Redis (caching, session management) Firebase/Superbase Payment & API Integration: RESTful APIs, GraphQL Stripe API (payments, subscriptions) Open AI API DevOps & Cloud: AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda), CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins) Docker, Kubernetes (containerization and orchestration) Tools & Practices: Git, GitHub, GitLab (version control) Unit and integration testing (Jest, Cypress)