Software Developer in R&D and PhD researcher in Computer and Information Science, with a strong focus on distributed and privacy-preserving edge intelligence for smart environments. I build end-to-end systems that connect sensing, embedded/IoT nodes, scalable backend platforms, and user-facing interfaces—turning complex research ideas into reliable, usable products. I work across full-stack software engineering, artificial intelligence, distributed systems, and industrial automation. My research and engineering approach emphasizes cross-layer problem solving, confidence-aware edge inference, multimodal sensing, TinyML, and robust device/communication integration.

JAŠA FRELIH

Software Developer in R&D and PhD researcher in Computer and Information Science, with a strong focus on distributed and privacy-preserving edge intelligence for smart environments. I build end-to-end systems that connect sensing, embedded/IoT nodes, scalable backend platforms, and user-facing interfaces—turning complex research ideas into reliable, usable products. I work across full-stack software engineering, artificial intelligence, distributed systems, and industrial automation. My research and engineering approach emphasizes cross-layer problem solving, confidence-aware edge inference, multimodal sensing, TinyML, and robust device/communication integration.

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Software Developer in R&D and PhD researcher in Computer and Information Science, with a strong focus on distributed and privacy-preserving edge intelligence for smart environments. I build end-to-end systems that connect sensing, embedded/IoT nodes, scalable backend platforms, and user-facing interfaces—turning complex research ideas into reliable, usable products.

I work across full-stack software engineering, artificial intelligence, distributed systems, and industrial automation. My research and engineering approach emphasizes cross-layer problem solving, confidence-aware edge inference, multimodal sensing, TinyML, and robust device/communication integration.

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Work Experience

Software Developer, R&D at Smarteh d.o.o. / Smarteh Living Systems
January 1, 2025 - Present
Design and develop software across full-stack web systems, backend services, industrial automation, embedded/IoT products, and intelligent connected applications. Build and modernise communication-heavy systems using MQTT, persistent TCP/WebSocket connections, WAMP/Crossbar, REST-style APIs and custom device protocols with emphasis on reliability and maintainability. Develop cloud-connected and operator-facing applications with role-based access, realtime data flows, database integration and modern UI components. Work across PLC-connected systems, building-management software, sensing devices, dashboards, monitoring/control workflows, and edge-intelligence prototypes. Contribute to system architecture, debugging and technical decision-making across device, network, backend and frontend boundaries.
Student Intern - Part-time at Smarteh Living Systems
July 31, 2024 - July 12, 2025
Researched and developed a multi-platform Bluetooth Mesh provisioning CLI and GUI application for Bluetooth Low Energy devices. Developed a Mesh Proxy Configuration client for Bluetooth Mesh devices, including switches, door status sensors, and PIR sensors.
Student Intern - Full-time at Smarteh Living Systems
July 1, 2024 - Present
Developed an MQTT file-sending tool for transmitting multiple text and photo files over the MQTT protocol. Upgraded existing applications and revamped an old client application for the WAMP/Crossbar protocol. Currently developing a cloud dashboard site featuring role-based access, multiple services, and modern UI components.
Student Intern - Part-time at Smarteh Living Systems
April 30, 2021 - July 12, 2025
Optimized and upgraded a rotating LiDAR device. Developed PC-based Python software with a GUI for 3D room scan data visualization. Integrated an algorithm capable of detecting persons present in a room.
Student Intern - Part-time at Smarteh Living Systems
October 31, 2019 - July 12, 2025
Designed and tested automation configurations of multiple PLCs and sensors for home and heating automation in a multi-family building.
R&D / Software Engineering Intern at Smarteh Living Systems
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2024
Developed a cross-platform Bluetooth Low Energy and Bluetooth Mesh provisioning/management platform with CLI and GUI workflows, including Mesh Proxy configuration for connected sensors and switches. Created MQTT-based file-transfer tooling for text and image payloads and modernised legacy WAMP/Crossbar client software. Built desktop software for 3D LiDAR room-scan visualisation and person/occupancy detection while improving the underlying rotating LiDAR sensing system. Configured and tested PLC- and sensor-based automation for residential heating and building-control systems.

Education

Master's Degree at University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Computer and Information Science
October 1, 2021 - November 30, 2024
Bachelor's Degree at University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Computer and Information Science
January 1, 2018 - September 30, 2021
High School Graduate at Gimnazija Tolmin
September 1, 2015 - June 30, 2018
PhD in Computer and Information Science at University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Computer and Information Science
January 1, 2025 - July 14, 2026
MSc in Computer and Information Science at University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Computer and Information Science
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
BSc in Computer Science at University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Computer and Information Science
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

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Computers & Electronics, Software & Internet, Energy & Utilities, Manufacturing, Telecommunications, Education

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