I am a software engineer with 7+ years of hands-on experience delivering impactful solutions across diverse industries and technologies. I began my career building robust enterprise software and have continuously expanded my expertise to include modern web development, specializing in scalable, high-performance platforms with NestJS, Next.js and Node.js. My approach combines deep technical proficiency with a proactive, independent mindset, enabling me to thrive in distributed, cross-functional teams and remote-first environments. I am passionate about solving real-world problems, optimizing processes, and driving innovation through clean, maintainable code and thoughtful architecture. Whether collaborating on feature-based teams or working autonomously, I consistently deliver results that exceed business goals. My commitment to continuous learning and knowledge sharing ensures I stay ahead in fast-evolving tech landscapes.

Ivan Šešum

I am a software engineer with 7+ years of hands-on experience delivering impactful solutions across diverse industries and technologies. I began my career building robust enterprise software and have continuously expanded my expertise to include modern web development, specializing in scalable, high-performance platforms with NestJS, Next.js and Node.js. My approach combines deep technical proficiency with a proactive, independent mindset, enabling me to thrive in distributed, cross-functional teams and remote-first environments. I am passionate about solving real-world problems, optimizing processes, and driving innovation through clean, maintainable code and thoughtful architecture. Whether collaborating on feature-based teams or working autonomously, I consistently deliver results that exceed business goals. My commitment to continuous learning and knowledge sharing ensures I stay ahead in fast-evolving tech landscapes.

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I am a software engineer with 7+ years of hands-on experience delivering impactful solutions across diverse industries and technologies. I began my career building robust enterprise software and have continuously expanded my expertise to include modern web development, specializing in scalable, high-performance platforms with NestJS, Next.js and Node.js.

My approach combines deep technical proficiency with a proactive, independent mindset, enabling me to thrive in distributed, cross-functional teams and remote-first environments. I am passionate about solving real-world problems, optimizing processes, and driving innovation through clean, maintainable code and thoughtful architecture. Whether collaborating on feature-based teams or working autonomously, I consistently deliver results that exceed business goals. My commitment to continuous learning and knowledge sharing ensures I stay ahead in fast-evolving tech landscapes.

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Language

English
Fluent
Serbian
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Work Experience

Full Stack Developer at NORA Digital
April 20, 2022 - October 17, 2025
Developed and launched customized features for WordPress, HubSpot, and Shopify sites to meet client-specific business goals. Collaborated with digital marketing teams to ensure technology solutions aligned with growth strategies.
Software Engineer at EPAM Systems / Emakina.RS
April 20, 2022 - Present
Led migration of core features to a headless architecture using Next.js and Contentful; integrated multiple payment methods (Amazon Pay, Apple Pay); spearheaded the transition of Rituals.com to a headless frontend; built integrations with Salesforce Commerce Cloud, Hybris and Shopify; established a scalable service layer and secure authentication patterns.
Full Stack Developer at Schneider Electric
April 20, 2017 - September 20, 2021
Designed and developed Windows desktop applications for energy calculations, including predictive modeling of electricity exchanges between European countries. Migrated a legacy single-user desktop software to a modern multi-user architecture; introduced a SQL database and a Floating License server; delivered high-impact, multi-threaded features and robust solutions aligned with client needs.
Full Stack Developer at EPAM Systems / Emakina.RS
September 20, 2021 - April 20, 2022
Developed and launched customized features for WordPress, HubSpot, and Shopify websites to meet client-specific business goals. Collaborated with digital marketing teams to ensure technical solutions aligned with broader communication and growth strategies.
Full Stack Developer at Rituals.com / Nike project
September 1, 2022 - Present
Led the migration of key features to a headless architecture (Next.js, Contentful); integrated multiple payment methods (Amazon Pay, Apple Pay); implemented a Back-end-for-Frontend (BFF) layer using NestJS; integrated GraphQL for advanced data querying and seamless content delivery; built an enterprise authentication system and environment-specific configurations to improve security, performance, and maintainability.
Full Stack Developer at RS
April 20, 2022 - Present
Led the migration of key features (e.g., MyAccount and login functionalities) to a headless architecture, using Next.js and Contentful, improving overall scalability, flexibility, and performance. Integrated multiple payment methods (Amazon Pay, Apple Pay) to deliver a seamless checkout experience for customers. Spearheaded the transition of Rituals.com to a headless architecture, decoupling the frontend to enhance user experience and system reliability. Built an integration with EVA (New Black), simplifying product management and data synchronization and workflows across platforms. Developed a Backend-for-Frontend (BFF) layer using NestJS, optimizing API communication between the frontend and various backend services, and enforcing security, performance, and maintainability. Implemented GraphQL integration with Google APIs and Contentful for advanced data querying and seamless content delivery.
Full Stack Developer at NORADigital
September 1, 2021 - April 1, 2022
Developed and launched customized features for WordPress, HubSpot, and Shopify websites to meet clients' business goals. Led migration of MyAccount and login functionalities to a headless architecture using Next.js and Contentful, improving overall scalability, flexibility, and performance. Integrated multiple payment methods (Amazon Pay and Apple Pay) to deliver seamless, secure checkout experiences for customers. Collaborated with digital marketing teams to align technical solutions with growth strategies.
Full Stack Developer at EPAM Systems / Emakina RS
April 1, 2022 - Present
Led the migration of key features to a headless architecture, decoupling the frontend to enhance user experience and system reliability. Built a backend-for-frontend (BFF) layer using NestJS, optimizing API communication between the frontend and multiple backend services, and ensuring security, performance, and maintainability. Implemented GraphQL integration with Google APIs and Contentful for advanced data querying and seamless content delivery. Developed a scalable, serverless-ready CMS integration with GraphQL, and contributed to end-to-end data flows and cross-platform data synchronization.
Full Stack Developer at NORAD Digital
September 1, 2021 - April 1, 2022
Developed and launched customized features for WordPress, HubSpot, and Shopify websites to meet clients’ business goals. Collaborated with digital marketing teams to ensure technical solutions aligned with broader communication and growth strategies.
Full Stack Developer at EPAM Systems / Emakina.RS
April 1, 2022 - Present
Led the migration of key features to a headless architecture using Next.js and Contentful CMS; built a Backend-for-Frontend layer with NestJS; integrated multiple payment methods (Amazon Pay, Apple Pay) for seamless checkout; decoupled frontend to improve user experience and reliability; built integration with EVA (New Black) for product management and cross-platform data synchronization; implemented GraphQL integration and a comprehensive service layer for API communication, security, performance, and maintainability.

Education

Bachelor of Technology at University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Technical Sciences, Serbia
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2017
Internship at PanonIT
February 1, 2017 - April 1, 2017
Degree in Technical Sciences at University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Technical Sciences
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2017
at University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Technical Sciences
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2017
at University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Technical Sciences, Serbia
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2017
at University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Technical Sciences
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

Floating License Server (FLS) and Resource Manager implementation
January 11, 2030 - March 14, 2026
Headless architecture adoption (Next.js, Contentful)
January 11, 2030 - March 14, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Retail, Manufacturing, Energy & Utilities