I'm a software engineer with 8 years of experience, evolving from front-end/full-stack toward back-end and systems engineering. I'm a generalist who focuses on building solutions that drive business value and deliver real impact. In the last eight months I've been dedicated to mastering Rust and Go, and deepening my understanding of low-level and backend development. I've read several books, built Rust and Go projects, contributed to OSS, practiced algorithms and system design, completed an SQL course, and more. I'm open to working with Rust, Go, TypeScript, C++, and/or Python, and I'm eager to learn new languages and tools as needed. I’m motivated to grow and to develop my product and people management skills.

Dijana Pavlovic

I'm a software engineer with 8 years of experience, evolving from front-end/full-stack toward back-end and systems engineering. I'm a generalist who focuses on building solutions that drive business value and deliver real impact. In the last eight months I've been dedicated to mastering Rust and Go, and deepening my understanding of low-level and backend development. I've read several books, built Rust and Go projects, contributed to OSS, practiced algorithms and system design, completed an SQL course, and more. I'm open to working with Rust, Go, TypeScript, C++, and/or Python, and I'm eager to learn new languages and tools as needed. I’m motivated to grow and to develop my product and people management skills.

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I’m a software engineer with 8 years of experience, evolving from front-end/full-stack toward back-end and systems engineering. I’m a generalist who focuses on building solutions that drive business value and deliver real impact.

In the last eight months I’ve been dedicated to mastering Rust and Go, and deepening my understanding of low-level and backend development. I’ve read several books, built Rust and Go projects, contributed to OSS, practiced algorithms and system design, completed an SQL course, and more. I’m open to working with Rust, Go, TypeScript, C++, and/or Python, and I’m eager to learn new languages and tools as needed. I’m motivated to grow and to develop my product and people management skills.

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Work Experience

Backend and Systems Engineer at diksipav
June 1, 2025 - Present
Focusing on Rust and Go while deepening backend and systems engineering. Contributed to OSS projects, designed and implemented backend services, and worked on SQL/data tooling. Continuously learning new languages, tools, and architectures to deliver scalable, high-value systems.
Full-Stack and AI Tooling Engineer at Gel
December 1, 2022 - May 1, 2025
Designed and implemented Gel AskAI, a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) system for querying documentation via natural language. Contributed to the Gel AI Python extension with structured outputs, tooling support, and a native binding for the Gel vector store. Enhanced the TypeScript query builder and implemented authentication and AI integration in the JS SDK client. Built sample apps (Next.js, SvelteKit, Remix) to demonstrate Gel’s Auth and AI capabilities. Built an internal Discord Q&A bot and moderation dashboard to curate knowledge for the knowledge base. Wrote technical docs and supported the community, including the JavaScript client, via Discord and GitHub. Also contributed PRs in Rust and Go.
Senior Software Engineer at Hooloovoo
August 1, 2021 - June 1, 2022
Led frontend initiatives with React and Node.js on micro front-end apps; owned multiple mini-apps; set up Storybook and coached best practices. Drove the migration of an old CMS, including data analysis and scripting for translations, and mentored team members. Served as incident manager on a rotating schedule and facilitated retros to improve processes.
Software Engineer at Symphony
June 1, 2019 - June 1, 2021
Worked with React and Nest.js on two major projects for USA-based clients. Contributed to upgrading FE apps to Progressive Web Apps (PWA), implementing offline capabilities, and encrypting and storing offline data.
Javascript Engineer at Levi9 Technology Services
June 1, 2017 - May 1, 2019
Developed mobile and web applications using Ionic, Angular, and Node.js; participated in development and testing across various client projects.
Silicon Engineer at Veriest Venture
December 1, 2015 - April 1, 2017
Verilog HDL programming for components of an autonomous car project issued by an Israeli manufacturer.

Education

BSc at Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Belgrade
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015
Mathematical Grammar School at Belgrade, Serbia
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2011
BSc in Electrical Engineering and Computing at Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Belgrade
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2015
Mathematical Grammar School at The Mathematical Grammar School (MGS), Belgrade
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2011

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education