Dec 2021 – Mar 2026 · 4 yrs 3 mos · Toronto, Ontario, Canada · Remote

• Led the design and delivery of custom learning programs for Forbes top 2000 global enterprises.
• Developed innovative learning tournament solutions, generating +$300k in revenue for 2025 and securing +250k bookings for 2026
• Achieved a record instructor CSAT of 4.92/5 across 20 online classes, enhancing learner satisfaction.
• Delivered 143 AWS trainings over 268 training days, maintaining a high CSAT of 4.87/5.
• Delivered 3 sessions at re:invent 2025 on Agentic AI and 1 session at re:invent 2024 on Data Analytics
• Social Influencing with 4 million impressions, 600k members reached, 60k reactions and 45k unique visitors to AWS materials per year
• Record instructor CSAT of with 4.92/5 on Skills Center online classes across +20 deliveries
• Presented at TIPS 2025, 2023 and 2022, (4.96/5 CSAT as of 2025)
• Delivered 143 AWS Trainings across 268 training days from 2022-2025, (4.87/5 CSAT as of 2025)
• Lead the AWS Bootcamp delivery at the Amazon Trusted AI Challenge in 2024 and 2026
• Acted as SME Lead to Exam Prep team on associate, professional and specialty exams
• Acted as SME with the game based learning team's large scale test
• Mentored the AWS Exam Booster – AWS Solutions Architect Associate program
• Volunteered for BEN where I lead 5 sessions to promote AWS certification to BEN employee members
• Volunteered for BeSA

Aug 2014 – Dec 2021 · 7 yrs 4 mos

• Founded MarkoCloud, specializing in cloud computing consulting with a focus on VMware vSphere, vCloud Director, and OpenStack.
• Developed a comprehensive OpenStack Training program, delivering a three-day classroom bootcamp covering multiple releases (Havana, Icehouse, Newton and Pike)
• Successfully migrated operations from Slovenia to Canada, transforming the business into an OpenStack and AWS consultancy.
• Achieved the AWS Authorized Instructor Champion designation as a Freelancer
• Achieve the AWS Golden Jacket milestone in 2020

Aug 2014 – Dec 2019 · 5 yrs 4 mos · London Area, United Kingdom

• Oversaw IT infrastructure management and led the infrastructure team at Pilbeam.
• Supported strategic decision-making and played a key role in recruiting top IT talent.
• Ensured robust IT security measures were in place while managing daily operations and on-call support.

Feb 2012 – Aug 2015 · 3 yrs 6 mos · Ljubljana, Slovenia

• Acted as a subject matter expert for technical programs at CHS, focusing on virtualization and cloud services.
• Supported key technologies including Palo Alto Networks, A10 Networks, Nimble, NCompute, OpenStack and multiple other programs.
• Served as an instructor for OpenStack, enhancing team knowledge and capabilities in cloud solutions.

Mar 2011 – Jun 2012 · 1 yr 3 mos · Ljubljana, Slovenia

• Spin-off of the cloud platform from Datacenter
• Continued to lead the development of the public IaaS Cloud Computing system utilizing VMware technology.
• Oversaw the implementation of instance-based rental offerings to enhance customer flexibility.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of cloud solutions.

Sep 2009 – Mar 2011 · 1 yr 6 mos · Ljubljana, Slovenia

• Served as Technical Lead, overseeing systems engineering and project management for cloud computing solutions.
• Spearheaded the development of a public IaaS Cloud Computing system utilizing VMware technology.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of cloud services.
• Enhanced operational efficiency and scalability of cloud infrastructure to meet client demands.

Sep 2008 – Apr 2009 · 7 mos · Ljubljana, Slovenia

• Founded NS2, a cloud computing SaaS business
• Developed a product aimed at enhancing data analytics capabilities, however the product was not aligned with the market understanding of SaaS capabilities at the time
• Gained invaluable insights from the experience, particularly in understanding market readiness and investor expectations.

Aug 2004 – Feb 2009 · 4 yrs 6 mos · Ljubljana, Slovenia

• Served as a Systems Engineer on diverse i386 platforms, including Microsoft, Linux, and HP-UX.
• Achieved VMware Certified Professional (VCP) certification in 2007, enhancing virtualization expertise.
• Engaged in project management and delivered presentations to stakeholders, showcasing technical solutions.

Nov 2002 – Apr 2004 · 1 yr 5 mos · Grosuplje, Slovenia

• Served as an IBM Certified Service Technician for Personal, mobile, and xSeries systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• Provided expert installation and support for Microsoft operating systems, achieving MCSE certification in 2003.
• Took on challenging tasks that others avoided, demonstrating a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Oct 2000 – Oct 2002 · 2 yrs · Ljubljana, Slovenia

• Served as an IBM Certified Service Technician specializing in Personal, mobile, and xSeries systems.
• Recognized for tackling complex issues, particularly with IBM ThinkPad notebooks.
• Acted as a go-to contact for IBM internals and partners for challenging problem-solving.