Kristijan Stepanov

Software Engineer

Banja Luka, Serb Republic, Bosnia and Herzegovina5 yrs experience

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Key Highlights

Proficient in backend development and QA automation.
Hands-on experience with real-time bidding systems.
Strong foundation in data science and analytics.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Backend and Data Science Engineer with a focus on Ad Tech and Education Technology.

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Skills

Core Skills

Backend DevelopmentQa AutomationAnalyticsData ScienceFull-stack Development

Other Skills

DockerKubernetesMySQLAerospikeGoogle BigQueryApache SparkApache KafkaSpring BootPythonJUnitMetaflowMavenGitHubJiraNumpy

About

Experienced software engineer with skills in various software areas like backend, QA, frontend, and data science. I gained valuable experience working in backend and QA roles at Bravo Systems and Deepintent. I have a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering from Banja Luka and am currently pursuing a Master's degree at the same university. During my formal education, I explored different aspects of software engineering. As a passionate programmer, I'm always eager to learn and get better. I work well in teams, helping colleagues solve software challenges. Outside of work, I'm a social person who likes going to rock/metal concerts, playing the guitar, sports and traveling.

Experience

5 yrs

Total Experience

2 yrs 10 mos

Average Tenure

5 yrs

Current Experience

Deepintent

Software Engineer

Jun 2021 – Present · 5 yrs · New York, United States

Backend Development (worked on high-performance real-time bidding system, optimizing code, and utilizing Docker/Kubernetes. Proficient in MySQL, Aerospike, BigQuery, Spark, Kafka, and cloud storage solutions; Deep understanding of Spring Boot for web applications, with expertise in configuration and troubleshooting).
QA Automation (created custom integration testing framework on Docker/Kubernetes and authored unit tests using JUnit)
Analytics (integrated Metaflow for analytics, simplified script maintenance with Python, and migrated scripts from crontab)

Backend DevelopmentQA AutomationAnalyticsDockerKubernetesMySQL+6

Bravo systems d.o.o.

Software Engineer

Jun 2021 – Feb 2022 · 8 mos · Banja Luka, Serb Republic, Bosnia and Herzegovina · On-site

QA Automation (recent graduate with a strong tech interest, created integration testing framework for ad bidding system. Acquired skills in Maven, Spring Boot, Docker, and Kubernetes. Gained insights into digital marketing)
Backend (contributed to ad serving for the American market. Proficient in advanced GitHub, Jira, Docker packaging, and Kubernetes deployment. Committed to ongoing learning and growth in software development)

QA AutomationBackend DevelopmentMavenSpring BootDockerKubernetes+2

Q station

Introduction to the Data Science

Oct 2020 – Feb 2021 · 4 mos · Petra Preradovića 12, Banja Luka · Hybrid

Completed a comprehensive data science course covering Python programming, Numpy, Pandas for data analysis, data visualization, and the fundamentals of AI and Machine Learning. Applied these skills through hands-on projects, enabling effective data analysis and informed decision-making.

PythonNumpyPandasData VisualizationAIMachine Learning+1

Faculty

Efee system for Computer centre

Mar 2020 – Jun 2020 · 3 mos · Banja Luka, Serb Republic, Bosnia and Herzegovina

During my professional practice, I worked as a full-stack developer on the Efee system, which is a system for managing student bulletin boards, graduation theses, lecture schedules, and appointment reservations at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering in Banja Luka, Republic of Srpska. The technologies used in the project included Spring, React, Angular, PostgreSQL, and a bit of C#. The system aimed to streamline the process of managing various academic resources, making it more efficient and user-friendly for students, faculty, and administration.

SpringReactAngularPostgreSQLC#Full-Stack Development