Semir A.-Engineering Manager
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Engineering Manager
Grafana Labs
- I lead a team of 10 engineers across EMEA split into 2 squads (ingest and query), focused on developing the next generation of logging systems.
- Leading the Loki team in Europe, overseeing the logging solutions at Grafana. I manage a diverse team of engineers, ranging from mid-level to principal, ensuring we deliver top-tier results.
- One of our key achievements has been the successful development and launch of ExploreLogs and AdaptiveLogs.
Engineering Manager
mobile.de GmbH
- I lead a multi-disciplined team that builds features to help users buy the cars online. The work we do helps people make a better experience of buying a car fully online. Organizing a user journey is a complex undertaking that involves multiple distinct systems in my team. I have backend, frontend engineers, UX designers, QA.
- Because this team was created almost from scratch when I joined, I've had the amazing opportunity to truly shape the team. I created a unified team vision and charter, defined cultural and organizational practices, and crafted a team roadmap that leveraged the team's diverse background. I've successfully grown the team and taught new hires (with a wide variety of different backgrounds, technical and non technical) how to successfully ship quality products within mobile.de.
- By focusing on mentoring, setting clear direction, and developing strong organizational and communication skills within the team, we can tackle the immensely complex and nuanced challenges one encounters trying to change the experience of buying the car online.
Software Engineering Lead
Building Minds GmbH
- Migration of azure functions into kubernetes (lift and shift)
- Engaged meetings with team to remove technical barriers
- Being part of HR team responsible for hiring
Software Engineering Lead
SHARENOW GmbH
- Ensured code quality and maintainability by evolving architecture and tech stack; transformation to event-driven
- Led the project in cooperation with BOSCH IoT
- Coach, mentor, and further grow and develop engineers on the team
- Contribute to the hiring process
- Responsible for on-time delivery
Tools/Tech Used: Node.js, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Redis, RabbitMQ, ElasticSearch, AWS, CloudAMQP, Kubernetes, GitlabCI/CD, ELK, NewRelic
Senior Software Engineer
Car2go GmbH
- Migrated all services into K8s
- Improved agile development and continuous deployment process
- Automated the deployment procedure using gitlab CI
- Rewrote the integration with multiple third-party services
Tools/Tech Used: Node.js, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Redis, RabbitMQ, ElasticSearch, AWS, Kubernetes, GitlabCI/CD, ELK, Datadog, NewRelic
Software Engineer
Traffics GmbH
- Product Development, Design & Architecture of a tool launched and used by 1000+ travel agencies
- Proposed to the Management to use a framework for building enterprise applications
- Transformed backend from monolith to microservices
- Used a framework for developing cross platform app Electron
- Hosted Node.js workshops for multiple development teams to ease the switch to new technology.
- Performed Unit and Integration test, code reviews to ensure code quality
Front-End Developer
Ibelsa GmbH
- Development of a cross-browser platform for hotel management
- Programming with JavaScript (ES6, ExtJS, Cordova), HTML/CSS, MySQL, Sublime, NPM, Git
- Acceptance-Testing
- System architecture (Ubuntu)
- Project management (Scrum, Jira)
Full-Stack Developer
Supracontrol
- Development of platform for access control and operating conditions monitoring system for IT
- Developed ASP.NET web applications with C#, making use of JavaScript to provide a rich dynamic client experience
- Scrum technology of development followed
- Involved in documentation starting from functional specification, requirement analysis and technical specification and development of test-cases
- Responsible for enforcing single-page JavaScript front-end best practices
Full-Stack Developer
Perpetuum Mobile
- Development of a banking web app
- Creating and modifying multiple sites, unique navigational elements, custom content types and site columns, site pages, web part pages, workflows, retention policies, and governance policies
- Building forms with .net, InfoPath
- Integrating designs with third-party solutions such as Nintex Workflow
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Experienced in Information Technology, Automotive, Tourism, and Banking and Finance.
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Experienced in Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management, and Quality Assurance.
Summary
I solve problems. Technical, organizational, you name it.
Though I've been a manager for some time, I'm still an engineer at heart. I thrive empowering other talented, technical people to build software.
Because my current scope has grown so large, managing it is a full time job. However, I still am deeply involved in the technical work of my group, so much so I can comfortably discuss our implementation with the executive team. I additionally focus my time on setting direction, coordinating the efforts of my teams, and developing my reports.
Skills
- Backend: Node.Js, Webhooks, Rest/Restful Apis, Docker, Serverless, Event-Driven
- Build Tools: K8s, Aws Lambda, Rabbitmq, Docker, Continuous Integration, Gitlab
- Databases: Mongodb, Postgres, Redis, Elasticsearch
- Code Quality: Eslint, Husky, Prettier, Unit Testing, Integration Testing, Jest
- Tools: Vscode, Postman, Jira
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Education
Faculty of Science Department of Mathematics
Master's degree · Mathematic And Computer Science · Zagreb, Croatia
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Semir is based in Hamburg, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Semir speaks the following languages: Croatian (Native), English (Advanced), German (Intermediate).
Semir has at least 16 years of experience. During this time, Semir has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 9 months. Note that Semir may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Semir would be well-suited for roles such as: Engineering Manager, Software Engineering Lead, Senior Software Engineer.
Semir's most recent position is Engineering Manager at Grafana Labs.
In recent years, Semir has worked for Grafana Labs, mobile.de GmbH, and Building Minds GmbH.
Semir is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Automotive, and Tourism. Semir also has some experience in Banking and Finance and Real Estate.
Semir is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Product Development, and Project Management. Semir also has some experience in Quality Assurance and Human Resources.
Semir has recently worked in industries like Information Technology, Automotive, and Real Estate.
Semir has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Product Development, and Human Resources.
Semir holds a Master in Mathematic And Computer Science from Faculty of Science Department of Mathematics.
Semir is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.
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