Hrvoje Pavlinovic
Senior Software Engineer
Professional Summary
Senior Backend Engineer with 12+ years developing scalable serverless architecture and leading technical teams. Expertise in AWS infrastructure, distributed systems, and Web3/blockchain technologies. Proven track record scaling systems to 1.7B+ ad impressions, optimizing performance for thousands of concurrent requests, and implementing security best practices. Experience mentoring teams and translating complex technical concepts for stakeholders.
Technical Expertise
Core Expertise
Tech Stack
Backend
Infrastructure
Databases
Security
Web3/Blockchain
Frontend
Professional Experience
Senior Backend Engineer
ReneVerse.io- Architect microservices infrastructure supporting interoperable gaming assets across multiple blockchain networks
- Scale mobile backend systems to handle 1.7B+ ad impressions monthly with 99.9% uptime and sub-200ms response times
- Lead third-party API integration projects with Unity and UE SDKs, reducing integration time by 40%
- Explain blockchain concepts to gaming partners and stakeholders, enabling successful technical integrations
- Execute DevOps practices using AWS CDK, improving deployment frequency by 3x and reducing deployment time by 50%
- Mentor team of 4 developers, contributing to 50% reduction in time-to-productivity for new hires
- Consolidate legacy architecture by unifying 6 repositories into monorepo, reducing build time by 50%
Software Engineer (Consulting)
CryptoToday- Architect scalable AWS infrastructure using CDK, ECS, and serverless functions for crypto discovery platform
- Optimize database performance for real-time price scraping from 20+ exchanges, improving query speed by 70%
- Build Ethereum-based decentralized voting engine with zero downtime
- Present complex blockchain voting mechanisms to non-technical stakeholders, securing project approval
- Integrate mobile backend for Telegram mini-app supporting 10K+ daily active users
Software Engineer
Povio- Develop clinical trials management system for German healthcare company Clariness
- Implement scalable backend architecture using AWS, Terraform, Docker, and GitLab CI/CD pipelines
- Integrate Twilio API for direct call agent functionality and resolve critical timezone calculation bugs
- Simplify HIPAA compliance requirements for healthcare team, ensuring successful regulatory approval
- Optimize database performance for handling thousands of concurrent patient record queries
Backend Engineer
Rimac Automobili- Contribute to Telemetry API and OTA updates system for world's fastest electric hypercar
- Implement microservices architecture using TypeScript, GraphQL, and event-driven design with Kafka
- Design scalability solutions handling real-time telemetry data from 100+ vehicle sensors
- Conduct 15+ technical interviews and establish hiring standards, reducing time-to-hire by 30%
- Create secure OTA updates system with rollback capabilities, ensuring zero failed deployments
Senior Software Engineer
Profico- Lead development standards meetings with C-level executives, establishing company-wide coding practices
- Architect scalable web applications for Norwegian media company handling 1M+ monthly users
- Implement legacy system integration connecting 4 real estate agency APIs into unified platform
- Mentor 3 junior developers achieving promotion to mid-level positions within 12 months
- Reduce system downtime by 80% through performance optimization and proactive monitoring
Software Engineer
Ericsson- Develop internal tools: Nodebook (Symfony), Atlas (data analysis), AAT (testing)
- Improve performance by migrating from Groovy & Grails to Node.js
- Create framework-agnostic schema language for testing tools and present to SoftBank executives
Student Software Developer
Freelance- Tracked 3000+ hours on various projects while attending university
- Worked with Joomla, WordPress, Magento, custom PHP + jQuery
- Managed ad campaigns, SEO optimization, and server maintenance
- Balanced work and studies, graduating with multiple job offers
Personal Projects
Memoato
Voice/text/app integration input for life tracking. AI labels your data and provides you with insights, customized dashboards and agenda. Replaces 5+ productivity apps with one intelligent solution.
XXI Today
The ultimate Bitcoin hub - complete information ecosystem with resources directory, wallet explorer, news, and milestone tracking for beginners to advanced users.
PLAYGRND
Returning football to the streets with local league platform, player profiles with comprehensive stats, venue partnerships, and community-driven grassroots organization.
Apes Club
Pump.fun style Solana token launcher with advanced dashboards, creator leaderboards, risk analytics, and community governance for smarter meme coin discovery.
Personal Portfolio
Modern personal brand platform built with cutting-edge Deno/Fresh stack, featuring real-time analytics, integrated project showcase, and technical depth demonstration.
HILLS Lab
Independent research laboratory specializing in bleeding-edge AI, blockchain, and Web3 solutions. 'Decoding Tomorrow' with focus on sustainable innovation.
Education
Master's Degree, Computer Science
FESB - Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture
- Master's thesis @ Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Erasmus scholarship)
- Student Teaching Assistant for Introduction to Distributed Information Systems
Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science
FESB - Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture