I am an innovative solution architect and full-stack developer with over 15 years of experience in enterprise application development, digital transformation, and cloud infrastructure. I have a track record of leading cross-functional teams, modernizing legacy systems, and deploying scalable solutions using microservice architectures, event-driven approaches, and retrieval augmented generation (RAG) architecture. I am passionate about leveraging modern technology to create meaningful, data-driven business solutions. I enjoy mentoring, collaborating with stakeholders, and turning complex requirements into practical, reliable software.

Elvedin Kendic

I am an innovative solution architect and full-stack developer with over 15 years of experience in enterprise application development, digital transformation, and cloud infrastructure. I have a track record of leading cross-functional teams, modernizing legacy systems, and deploying scalable solutions using microservice architectures, event-driven approaches, and retrieval augmented generation (RAG) architecture. I am passionate about leveraging modern technology to create meaningful, data-driven business solutions. I enjoy mentoring, collaborating with stakeholders, and turning complex requirements into practical, reliable software.

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I am an innovative solution architect and full-stack developer with over 15 years of experience in enterprise application development, digital transformation, and cloud infrastructure. I have a track record of leading cross-functional teams, modernizing legacy systems, and deploying scalable solutions using microservice architectures, event-driven approaches, and retrieval augmented generation (RAG) architecture.
I am passionate about leveraging modern technology to create meaningful, data-driven business solutions. I enjoy mentoring, collaborating with stakeholders, and turning complex requirements into practical, reliable software.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Business Manager, Treasurer at R. L. Cushing Millwork Co. Ltd.
March 1, 2025 - October 18, 2025
Directed all business functions and reported to the board of directors. Successfully litigated multiple cases by reporting to Court and appearing at hearings on behalf of the corporation. Negotiated agreements with customers, suppliers, employees, creditors, and trade unions. Proposed strategies to reconcile and balance accounts. Provided strategic directions for the board and employees. Oversaw closure of business and cessation of operations.
Project & Production Manager at R. L. Cushing Millwork Co. Ltd.
December 1, 2023 - October 18, 2025
Managed multiple projects and ensured successful delivery on-time and on-budget. Coordinated day-to-day business activities in a manufacturing business including estimation, sales, design, purchasing, scheduling, invoicing, and reconciliation. Minimized commercial burden by effectively managing cash flow. Created and reported key performance indicators across the organization. Primary point of contact for contractors, customers, suppliers, and union employees. Designed commercial casework and cabinetwork to meet architect specifications. Researched, designed, priced, and communicated solutions for customers to meet unique requirements. Programmed commercial CNCs for mass production. Oversaw production effort from receiving raw material to product installation. Participated in sub-trade committees to coordinate commercial construction efforts from start to finish. Inspected commercial construction sites to acquire measurements and review progress.
Solution Delivery Consultant at Foundation to Advance Jazz
February 1, 2023 - October 18, 2025
Provided technical support during vendor change. Delivered product enhancements to improve customer awareness, conversion, retention, support, and advocacy for jazzgroove.org. Increased open and click rate of email campaigns by over 20%. Deployed applications to AWS. Managed AWS resources.
Full-Stack Application Developer at IntakeQ
February 1, 2022 - October 18, 2025
Full-stack developer for a customer facing application. Enhanced medical intake, benefits, and claims forms. Created a micro-services stack in Docker to simplify developer onboarding and solution deployment. Developed booking features for appointment scheduling. Integrated Google Docs and Dropbox for split documents. Enhanced date-picker control to include event callbacks. Worked with Bootstrap, Angular, and C# MVC to enhance RESTful APIs and application features. Managed Azure resources.
Principal Application Developer at CIBC
February 1, 2020 - October 18, 2025
Technical point of contact for internal and external technical delivery partners. Created business and technical views to support project teams. Communicated requirements, specifications, and plans in an AGILE environment. Provided AGILE training and support for SCRUM masters. Organized technical teams and priorities to meet project goals. Provided feedback and mentoring to technical practitioners. Reviewed operational performance across the service delivery team. Recommended tools, methodologies, and best practices to simplify solution delivery and improve team performance. Filled performance and skill gaps by mentoring junior developers. Modernized service delivery across 12 digital brands.
Lead Application Developer at CIBC
September 1, 2017 - October 18, 2025
Full-stack, lead developer on flagship digital property - cibc.com. Developed the first digital banking brand in Canada – simplii.com. Lead developer for mobile banking app on Android and iOS. Developed first banking app in Canada for Apple smartwatch. Implemented Agile delivery process and acted as SCRUM master. Developed RESTful APIs for transactional banking. Developed components for Adobe Experience Manager. Reviewed code for development, testing, and production source. Provided training, mentorship, and support for junior developers. Maintained continuous integration on Git and Jenkins. Deployed development stacks for various projects and provided contribution guides for onboarding developers. Reverse engineered business requirements from source. Refactored source to meet WCAG, ADA and Section 508 accessibility requirements.
DevOps Consultant at CIBC
August 1, 2014 - October 18, 2025
Led digital transformation initiative and cloud migration. Migrated 72 applications and 12 databases with zero down time. Migrated source repositories from Subversion to Git (Gitlab and GitHub Enterprise). Led 80+ developers to adopt Gitflow. Implemented CMS product features to clear a backlog. Deployed continuous integration across multiple applications.
Customer Solutions Architect at SwissVBS
March 1, 2014 - October 18, 2025
Analyzed business requirements from Fortune 500 clients. Created solution specifications, estimated costs, identified return on investment. Travelled to client offices and helped pitch solutions. Created business and technical views for working teams. Managed budget and performance reporting. Full-stack and lead developer for various client facing applications. Developed applications for web and mobile.
Senior Software Developer at Staples
March 1, 2012 - October 18, 2025
Enhanced product features for flagship brand – staples.ca. Enhanced point of sale and inventory control software on AS400. Developed a stand-alone application for shredding data on storage media using DoD 5220.22-M algorithms.
IT Systems Administrator at Velcro
April 1, 2011 - October 18, 2025
Maintained servers, network, backup, and security. Upgraded all telecom and network hardware on-time and on-budget. Installed video-conferencing solution between office locations. Replaced outdated network servers.
Software Developer at Velcro
June 1, 2009 - October 18, 2025
Developed intranet applications to support manufacturing processes. Maintained databases in Oracle and MySQL. Hired students, through cooperative education, to develop applications for manufacturing quality management.
Web Developer at MyMusic
March 1, 2008 - October 18, 2025
Web development roles including consulting on internet marketing strategies, developed client facing applications, managed and moderated customer forums, provided customer support on various software products.
Marketing Consultant at Tourism Moose Jaw – City of Moose Jaw
March 1, 2007 - October 18, 2025
Developed websites for Tourism Moose Jaw and Tourism Saskatchewan; organized and hosted events for international delegates; promoted Saskatchewan as a tourist destination.
Web Developer at Knight Automotive Group
October 1, 2004 - October 18, 2025
Webmaster for various customer facing websites.

Education

Software Engineering at Seneca@York University
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2008
Business Intelligence Analyst – Certification at DesTech
September 1, 2009 - October 18, 2025
Financial Reporting Services – Certification at DesTech
November 1, 2009 - October 18, 2025

Qualifications

Business Intelligence Analyst – Certification
September 1, 2009 - October 18, 2025
Financial Reporting Services – Certification
November 1, 2009 - October 18, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Financial Services, Professional Services