Nikola
Vrhovac
Senior Front-end Developer | Software Engineer
- github.com/vr1e
- linkedin.com/in/nikolavrhovac
- Vienna, Austria
- nikola@return.rs
- +43 676 6472875
With a decade of experience in web development, I bring a proven track record of delivering high-quality, scalable web applications, focusing on performance, browser optimization, and innovative UI/UX solutions. I specialize in creating interactive graphical user interfaces and data-driven visualizations. Driven by a deep passion for software and a dedication to continuous learning, I stay at the forefront of technology, enabling strategic decision-making and fostering innovation. I thrive in collaborative environments, where I can share knowledge and drive team success. Outside of work, I play guitar, run, and love traveling to discover new places.
Experience
Senior front-end developer
Marktguru (ProSiebenSat.1) | Nov 2021 - presentMarktguru digitizes flyers to help users find the best deals, using AI for personalized recommendations. It also offers shopping lists, store info, cashback, and targeted advertising for businesses.
- Directed a team of frontend developers in delivering high-performance, browser-optimized applications with a focus on interactive user experiences
- Instrumental in developing a multi-tenant cashback application with complex data visualization components
- Improved the UI/UX of customer-facing platforms, focusing on performance and accessibility
- Ensured GDPR compliance through the implementation of Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics 4, and Usercentrics
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to establish technology roadmaps and drive innovation in digital marketing solutions
Tech stack:
- Preact, TypeScript, Jest, Node.js, Webpack, SSG, Azure, Lighthouse CI
- Next.js, Netlify, Strapi CMS
- React.js, Lit, Vite, Vitest
Front-end developer
BWIN (Entain) | Nov 2019 - Nov 2021Entain plc is an FTSE 100 company and one of the world’s largest sports betting and gaming groups, operating in both the online and retail sectors.
- Maintained and enhanced a scalable web front-end framework supporting hundreds of localized websites across multiple languages
- Developed reusable UI components in Angular, contributing to a consistent and efficient user experience across the company’s vast product portfolio
- Played a key role in the development of enterprise applications that served millions of users globally, ensuring reliability and performance
Tech stack:
- Angular, TypeScript, LESS, SASS, Bootstrap, Webpack, Gulp, Node.js, GitLab, C#, Sitecore
Front-end developer
Gowi DOO | Apr 2017 - Nov 2019Gowi is a Serbian software company with over 20+ years of experience, serving enterprise clients in B2B publishing and media, legal, finance, public sector, and healthcare.
- Architected the front-end and led the team creating applications leveraging LLMs to streamline the analysis of scientific conference data, generating intuitive and insightful excerpts
- Implemented advanced data visualizations using Highcharts and D3.js, creating dynamic and responsive graph-based UIs for enterprise clients
- Conducted workshops on React and Redux to elevate the technical capabilities of development teams
Tech stack:
- React, Redux, AngularJS, TypeScript, Highcharts, D3.js, Php, WordPress, SASS, LESS, Bootstrap, Gulp, jQuery, Webpack, C#, .NET, Sitecore
Web developer
Civic Initiatives | Aug 2016 - Nov 2019Nonprofit organization with a mission to strengthen civil society through education, promotion of democracy, and support of active citizenship.
- One-man team for all front-end and back-end services, design and layouts, themes, SEO, analytics, project architecture planning, and development
- More than ten WordPress pages, apache servers, setup, migrations, security, optimization, backups
Tech stack:
- Php, WordPress, JavaScript, jQuery, CSS
Technical project coordinator
Farmdoor (Cookpad Inc.) | 2014 - Aug 2016Farmdoor was a 24/7 farmer's market stand on the streets of Palo Alto. Customers were offered to buy fresh fruits and vegetables from self-serving stands using web or phone app.
- Developer team helping hand, coordinator and planner
- Transactional and newsletter email development, project time-frames, scheduling, graphs, and data analysis
Tech stack:
- Ruby on rails, Postgresql, Heroku, HTML, CSS
Web administrator
Gigatron/ComTrade | 2013 - 2014One of the biggest computer/tech retailers in Serbia.
- Managed and optimized the sales page front-end, ensuring accurate data representation, engaging layouts, and effective designs
System/Network administrator
dpa (Deutsche Presse-Agentur) | 2003 - 2012The dpa is the largest press agency in Germany, founded in 1949, with headquarters in Hamburg.
- Solely responsible for all aspects of networks, servers, software, and hardware for the dpa Balkan's office in Belgrade