Nikola P.

Croatia
10+ years
Full-time (40 hrs/week)

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I code for fun. I am still fascinated with the fact that you can write a couple of lines of code and the computer will print results on the screen.

My last job was to work as a Web developer for a graphic and web design company in Rijeka, Croatia. My main focus was developing web and mobile applications. Tools of the trade were: Laravel, Vue.js, WordPress, PHP, HTML, and all sorts of JavaScript

If I would describe myself in a few words that would be: I am an all-arounder with a focus on constant learning with more than 5 and less than 10 years in web development.

I have experience working in-house as well as remote work.

I work part-time at Algebra as a web design lecturer. Algebra is the flagship of the largest private educational organization in the Republic of Croatia and the region (Algebra group), present today in more than 20 cities across Croatia.

I started with web technologies in 2009. My experience is mainly with WordPress, Drupal, and Magento as CMS, Laravel as PHP framework, Ionic as a hybrid mobile framework. I also have a solid knowledge of Linux (both desktop and server).

I have worked on more than 100 projects, from small portfolio websites to full-featured CRMs and complex web and mobile apps.

Types of projects I have been working on:

creating/upgrading WordPress plugins
website development using WYSIWYG editors: Elementor, Divi, Visual Composer, Beaver builder
theme modifications to fit clients needs
webshop development, maintenance, and upgrading (Woocommerce, Magento, Drupal)
custom post types for WordPress
XML content export
website optimization for SEO, speed, security audits
DNS management, domain management, hosting services
content migration from and to WordPress (Laravel > WordPress, Drupal > WordPress)
making the websites accessible for people with disabilities (according to WCAG 2.1.)

I have earned Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

My goal is to become an even better WordPress developer (both backend and frontend) and to master the Laravel PHP framework. I would also like to master React or Vue.JS.

Skills and experiences

PHP100%
Wordpress100%
Woocommerce100%
Magento100%
Google Services100%
HTML100%
CSS95%
Laravel95%
MySQL95%
JavaScript95%
jQuery95%

Skills and experiences

Web Design Lecturer

Algebra March 2018

Lecturing web design online (using Adobe Connect) and offline (in the classroom)

My main goal is to educate students on how to develop websites using tools and technologies like HTML/CSS, Adobe Photoshop, SEO, WordPress

Web Developer

Prospekt July 2019 - May 2020

WordPress and Woocommerce frontend and backend development (plugins, themes)
Laravel custom development, mostly for OctoberCMS
SPA (VueJS) development
Third-party api integration
Data migration between CMSes
SEO optimization
Hosting support
Technical support

Web Developer

Doghouse August 2018 - January 2019

Developing code for new websites and ongoing maintenance of existing websites in accordance with specified requirements and best practices
Testing code to ensure compliance with specified requirements and best practices
Communicating with clients as required
Working with Digital Producers to understand project requirements
Working with Head of Support to understand and resolve support issues as required
Responsibility for recording time spent on tasks
Reporting to appropriate stakeholders when time allotments and/or budgets are at risk of being exceeded
Developing technical documentation for both internal and external distribution

Web Developer

Culex d.o.o. July 2015 - January 2017

Developer & Co-owner
Project management and development
Broad and diverse tasks and responsibilities that are essential for starting and managing a successful business
Company leadership
Planning, developing, and maintaining projects
Hiring and training key team members
Finding new opportunities and ways for expanding business
Being the most effective salesperson for the company
Maintaining the company’s financial records and preparing financial records
Working on various WordPress / Magento / Laravel projects

Web Developer

Betaware d.o.o. March 2014 - September 2015

Responsible for designing, coding, and modifying websites, from layout to function and according to a client's specifications.
Meeting clients to identify their needs and liaising regularly with them, as well as providing support
Creating visually appealing sites that feature user-friendly design and clear navigation.
Migrating websites from host to host
Hands-on experience with Web Applications and programming languages such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery, PHP, MySQL and API's.
Working on remote Linux server via shell
Working with Joomla!, WordPress, Magento, custom cms
Mobile development, extensive use of hybrid mobile frameworks such as the Ionic framework
PHP application development on Laravel 4 framework

CEO & Founder

NEOMEDIA j.d.o.o. January 2018 - July 2019

Founder and CEO of NEOMEDIA LTD. I am in charge of business development, project management and being the best salesman at the company.

Key roles:

Company management
Broad and diverse tasks and responsibilities that are essential for starting and managing a successful business
Project management and development
Working on various WordPress / Magento / Laravel / Marketing projects

CEO & Founder

Medium IT January 2017 - January 2018

Company management
Broad and diverse tasks and responsibilities that are essential for starting and managing a successful business
Project management and development
Working on various WordPress / Magento / Laravel / Marketing projects