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AINATIVEFounder
Jan. 2022Zagreb, CroatiaLeading digital transformation leveraging the power of artificial intelligence. Organizing, leading and mentoring engineering teams to develop highly sophisticated platforms that push the boundaries of what's possible. Responsible for the first class diversified remote and hybrid technical teams operating 24/7, across time zones, with a unique blend of cultural and technological backgrounds. In my role, I´m responsible for ensuring that our teams deliver high-quality work that meets the needs of our clients and exceeds their expectations.
InfoDom Ltd.Senior Technology Manager
Jan. 2020 - May. 2022Zagreb, CroatiaManaged the program, design, and development of a Smart Industry Platform, including strategy, frameworks, governance, and implementation concepts. Led the design and development of the platform to be used for review of Financial Statements Reports and Ownership Structures, which involved analyzing the ownership structure and financial status of state-owned enterprises globally. Led the program management and development of Bimodal Management Platform frameworks and governance models for Crisis and Process Management during disruptions and natural disasters.
Hrvatska poštanska banka, d.d.Member of the Management Board (CIO/CTO/COO)
Dec. 2014 - Oct. 2019Zagreb, CroatiaWithin this job role, I was responsible for Information Technology Division, Corporate Security, Sales Support and Payments Division, Procurement and Property Management, Project / Program Management, and GDPR Data Protection, (300+ people and $50+Million budget).
My duties comprised of setting up IT planning and controlling, vendor and contract management, and change / innovation management systems.
Here are some of my potential workings in this job:
● Initiated, spearheaded, and monitored development of award-winning mobile app 'mHPB' (as the best mobile banking app in the country) and 'SuperSmart HPB' (the App of the Year) to provide mobile opening of bank checking account, resulting in increasing app transaction volume by 51.2% during corona crisis.
● Saved on maintenance contracts from 15-30% through cost cutting / consolidation of systems and vendor negotiation as well as implementation of clear / transparent prioritization of change and innovation initiatives.
● Restructured, reorganized, optimized / automated key business processes, resulting in significant improvements of all bank's operations and increase of productivity all functions through clear focus and OKR / quarterly performance reviews.
● Lead Program Management and integration process during several platform upgrades / consolidations and acquisitions.
InfoSec GlobalManaging Director
Jan. 2013 - Dec. 2014Toronto, Ontario, CanadaDuring my stint here, I set up Competence Centre as shared service for InfoSec Global and partners.
I was assigned with the task of organizing daily operations, processes, and procedures to streamline operations.
Furthermore, I managed software architecture, design and development process for mobile devices encryption, cybersecurity, and cryptography.
Following was my pivotal duty in this role:
● Led business development, strategic planning, budgeting, and employee performance evaluation to meet scope.
Erste&Steiermärkische Bank d.d. (Erste Bank Croatia)Chief Information Officer
Jan. 2007 - Dec. 2012Zagreb, CroatiaAs a Chief Information Officer, I directed IT department and Program / Project management divisions of 300+ professionals to optimize operations.
I was entrusted with performing different tasks, including IT Strategy Planning, IT Budget of $25M+, IT planning and control, change management, business process management, release management, project and program management, and IT governance / architecture / security for entire bank.
I was tasked with implementing optimized change management process and database of all change requests, execution of ARIS database of bank's core processes, optimization through ARIS and BPM of several core processes, initiative and implementation of DWH System, migration of core banking system, ISMS, loan process automatization, document management, and CRM system.
Below listed was my key accomplishment:
● Strengthened bank's market position implementing key projects / lowering overall five years IT TCO for $15M+.
Wells Fargo BankSenior Application Architect | Technical Lead
Jul. 2000 - Dec. 2006San Francisco Bay AreaWithin this job role, I provided leadership and first point of contact for new design concepts, development, and deployment of bank's collection system; System serviced business and consumer banking groups across 24 states in providing collections capabilities to business direct and business lending divisions, consumer cards, equity, and personal lines / loans.
Following was key achievement under this job role:
● Performed various tasks, involving technical lead, application architecture and design, development of new features, and maintenance / enhancements of application extension layers.
Universal Music GroupIT Consultant
Jan. 2000 - Jul. 2000Los Angeles, Studio City
Hatch AssociatesIT Consultant
Oct. 1998 - Dec. 1999Missisauga, ON, Canada
CineplexIT Consultant
Dec. 1996 - Dec. 1999Toronto, CanadaFamous Players -
CIT GlobalSystem's Analyst
Nov. 1994 - Dec. 1996Toronto, Canada Area
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