I am a software engineer with 13+ years of experience in backend and full-stack development, primarily focused on PHP and scalable web solutions. I have a strong background in system design, API integrations, and database optimization, guided by a data-driven mindset. I combine an analytical mindset from my mathematics training with hands-on experience in leading teams, communicating with stakeholders, and building startup-ready platforms. I enjoy solving complex problems, mentoring peers, and delivering robust SaaS solutions across diverse industries.

Dušan Cemović

I am a software engineer with 13+ years of experience in backend and full-stack development, primarily focused on PHP and scalable web solutions. I have a strong background in system design, API integrations, and database optimization, guided by a data-driven mindset. I combine an analytical mindset from my mathematics training with hands-on experience in leading teams, communicating with stakeholders, and building startup-ready platforms. I enjoy solving complex problems, mentoring peers, and delivering robust SaaS solutions across diverse industries.

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I am a software engineer with 13+ years of experience in backend and full-stack development, primarily focused on PHP and scalable web solutions. I have a strong background in system design, API integrations, and database optimization, guided by a data-driven mindset.

I combine an analytical mindset from my mathematics training with hands-on experience in leading teams, communicating with stakeholders, and building startup-ready platforms. I enjoy solving complex problems, mentoring peers, and delivering robust SaaS solutions across diverse industries.

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Language

Serbian
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
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Work Experience

Back-end / Full-stack Developer at Smart Arena – LMS SAAS
December 1, 2025 - March 1, 2026
Maintained a large-scale SaaS platform built on Laravel; implemented advanced features such as Mail Connection Manager and Audit Trail; contributed to system architecture and performance improvements
Full-stack Web Developer at Dominatus – SEO and websites
December 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Developed internal PHP/WordPress framework for rapid delivery of optimized websites; built client solutions using Laravel, WordPress, and pure PHP; created a custom WordPress plugin for a car rental system; delivered API integrations and tailored web applications
Back-end Web Developer at CREATIVE37 – Web solutions for clients
January 1, 2023 - November 1, 2025
Built and maintained Laravel-based applications; designed and integrated APIs (accounting systems, payment gateways); improved SEO performance through code optimization; managed servers and infrastructure (Nginx, Forge, WHM)
Participant at Founder Institute – Startup Accelerator
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Participated in full startup lifecycle: idea validation → launch
Tech Consultant at RenwAI (USA)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Developed MVP using AWS, NodeJS, JavaScript
Co-Founder at Metricco (Latvia)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Built MVP for marketplace CRM platform
Head of Web Production Department at Qode Themes / Qode Interactive
August 1, 2018 - September 1, 2019
Managed 8 teams (~60 developers) delivering WordPress themes/plugins; oversaw delivery, productivity; contributed to product strategy and feature development
Web Development Team Lead at Qode Themes / Qode Interactive
March 1, 2016 - December 1, 2018
Led team developing WordPress themes and plugins; delivered multiple commercial products; built reusable plugin systems
Junior Web Developer at Qode Themes / Qode Interactive
October 1, 2013 - March 1, 2016
Frontend and Magento-based projects; fixed bugs, client support; developed custom CMS and PHP-based solutions
Co-Founder / CTO at Uradi-zaradi – Outsourcing platform for offline tasks
February 1, 2016 - January 1, 2023
Designed and developed platform with PHP / CodeIgniter, jQuery, Bootstrap; built custom CRM and API integrations; led full-stack development including UI/UX; optimized database performance and scalability

Education

Master of Computer Science at Faculty of Mathematics, University of Belgrade
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2013

Qualifications

Startup Accelerator Participant
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other