I’m Nenad Brcic, a senior frontend engineer and software architect with 15+ years of experience building modern web applications for enterprises in healthcare, insurance, finance, and SaaS. I specialize in React, Next.js, TypeScript, and scalable design systems, and I’ve led the development of complex frontends such as medical portals, compliance platforms, CRM/CMS systems, and multi-tenant SaaS products. My work focuses on turning complex requirements into clean, robust architectures — with strong emphasis on usability, accessibility, performance, and code quality. I enjoy collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, establishing best practices, and mentoring developers to deliver reliable, maintainable, and user-centered solutions.

Nenad Brcic

I’m Nenad Brcic, a senior frontend engineer and software architect with 15+ years of experience building modern web applications for enterprises in healthcare, insurance, finance, and SaaS. I specialize in React, Next.js, TypeScript, and scalable design systems, and I’ve led the development of complex frontends such as medical portals, compliance platforms, CRM/CMS systems, and multi-tenant SaaS products. My work focuses on turning complex requirements into clean, robust architectures — with strong emphasis on usability, accessibility, performance, and code quality. I enjoy collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, establishing best practices, and mentoring developers to deliver reliable, maintainable, and user-centered solutions.

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I’m Nenad Brcic, a senior frontend engineer and software architect with 15+ years of experience building modern web applications for enterprises in healthcare, insurance, finance, and SaaS. I specialize in React, Next.js, TypeScript, and scalable design systems, and I’ve led the development of complex frontends such as medical portals, compliance platforms, CRM/CMS systems, and multi-tenant SaaS products.

My work focuses on turning complex requirements into clean, robust architectures — with strong emphasis on usability, accessibility, performance, and code quality. I enjoy collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, establishing best practices, and mentoring developers to deliver reliable, maintainable, and user-centered solutions.

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Language

German
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English
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French
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Croatian
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Work Experience

Expert React Engineer & Consultant at MediData
December 1, 2024 - Present
Contributed as a React expert to conceptualization and development of customer portals, focusing on a flexible DataGrid component to be used across portals. Responsibilities included creating proof of concepts, designing component libraries, defining accessibility guidelines, and providing developer support and code reviews.
Solution Architect & Principal Software Engineer at Atelier Irmak
November 30, 2024 - July 22, 2025
Led a small team to release a new version of a custom CRM including customer relations, marketing, website, social media, sales and billing. Managed challenges such as integrating top-notch technologies efficiently and achieving smooth performance.
Expert Frontend Architect and Engineer at PwC
December 31, 2023 - July 22, 2025
Supported PwC teams in Germany as a coach and adviser on state management, performance optimization, frontend architecture and best practices. Delivered workshops and designed a multi-react micro-frontend architecture including module federation and monorepos.
Expert Front-end Engineer and Consultant at Schweizerische Bundesbahnen (SBB) / Intersim
March 31, 2023 - July 22, 2025
Designed and created a standardized component library and styleguide to ensure corporate identity and accessibility compliance. Provided expert support and code review in a second phase to guarantee quality standards.
Expert Frontend Engineer at Swiss GRC
April 30, 2022 - July 22, 2025
Responsible for developing a complex assessment management application focusing on performance optimization with large datasets, including generation, planning, execution, and result analysis of assessments.
Technical and Team Lead at Immobear Real Estate
December 31, 2021 - July 22, 2025
Developed concept and architecture for real estate applications including seller platforms and public buyer/tenant areas. Led team to implement a SAAS platform with features such as property management, advertising campaigns, and user interactions.
Senior Frontend Engineer at CSS Insurance
June 30, 2020 - July 22, 2025
Worked on mobile customer app, insurance premium calculator, and website relaunch. Focused on authentication, profile creation, document uploading, user guidance, and accessibility which led to a Best of Swiss Web Master Award.
Senior Software Engineer at Domino Foundation
May 31, 2018 - July 22, 2025
Developed server side rendered single page application with special attention to accessibility for people with disabilities.
Senior Software Engineer at Swatch Peace Art Hotel
February 28, 2018 - July 22, 2025
Created a prototype and MVP for a web app presenting artists in residence and allowing new artist applications.
Senior Frontend Engineer at Microspot & Interdiscount
October 31, 2017 - July 22, 2025
Participated in major e-commerce web shop relaunch with React. Focused on user experience, performance, and secure payment systems.
Senior Software Engineer at Vitra Design Museum
June 30, 2016 - July 22, 2025
Developed two single page applications to showcase the collection and act as a mobile guide for the museum's new Schaudepot.
Senior Frontend Engineer at Alte Leipziger
January 31, 2016 - July 22, 2025
Transformed enterprise sites from static to responsive mobile-ready design.
Senior Frontend Engineer at Sanitas
September 30, 2015 - July 22, 2025
Implemented insurance configurator and premium calculator as a single page application using AngularJS in Adobe CQ5 (AEM).
Senior Software Engineer at European Citizen Action Service
April 30, 2015 - July 22, 2025
Implemented a full stack application including an HTML5 mobile app and management platform for European citizens.
Expert React Engineer & Consultant at MediData
December 1, 2024 - Present
Contributed significantly as a React expert to conceptualization and development of modular DataGrid components for multiple customer portals in healthcare. Developed component libraries, created guidelines, led accessibility training, supported developers with pair programming, and performed code reviews. Worked on integrating standalone micro-frontends into a shell application.
Solution Architect & Principal Software Engineer at Atelier Irmak
November 30, 2024 - July 22, 2025
Led a small team to release a new CRM system covering customer relations, marketing, social media, sales, and billing. Focused on integrating top technologies efficiently and ensuring smooth, performant delivery.
Expert Frontend Architect and Engineer at PwC
December 31, 2023 - July 22, 2025
Provided hands-on support, coaching, and advice on state management, performance optimization, best practices and frontend architecture for PwC teams in Germany. Analyzed and refactored Angular application performance, supported eCommerce Next.js solution focusing on security and type safety, and designed React micro-frontend architecture with module federation. Conducted workshops and code reviews.
Expert Front-end Engineer and Consultant at Schweizerische Bundesbahnen (SBB) / Intersim
March 31, 2023 - July 22, 2025
Designed and created a standardized component library and styleguide for company portals to align corporate identity and accessibility standards. Supported development teams as frontend expert, providing assistance, solution discussions, and quality assurance through code reviews.
Expert Frontend Engineer at Swiss GRC
April 30, 2022 - July 22, 2025
Developed the assessment management application handling complex form and state management challenges. Worked on tools to generate, plan, execute, and analyze assessments within Governance, Risk & Compliance solutions.
Technical and Team Lead at Immobear Real Estate
December 31, 2021 - July 22, 2025
Led technical team and architected SAAS applications for real estate sellers and buyers, enabling property management, advertisement, fee payment, and customer engagement tools.
Senior Frontend Engineer at CSS Insurance
June 30, 2020 - July 22, 2025
Worked on mobile customer app authentication, designed insurance premium calculator, and contributed to the CSS website relaunch focusing on accessibility and user guidance, earning Best of Swiss Web Master Award.
Senior Software Engineer at Domino Foundation
May 31, 2018 - July 22, 2025
Developed server-side rendered single-page applications focused on accessibility for people with disabilities.
Senior Software Engineer at Swatch Peace Art Hotel
February 28, 2018 - July 22, 2025
Developed prototype and MVP web app for artist residency program at Swiss Peace Art Hotel in Shanghai.
Senior Frontend Engineer at Microspot & Interdiscount Webshops
October 31, 2017 - July 22, 2025
Senior frontend engineer in major e-commerce relaunch using React, focusing on user experience, personalized content, performance, and secure payment systems.
Senior Software Engineer at Vitra Design Museum
June 30, 2016 - July 22, 2025
Developed two single-page applications showcasing the museum collection and mobile guide for the Schaudepot.
Senior Frontend Engineer at Alte Leipziger
January 31, 2016 - July 22, 2025
Transformed enterprise sites from static to responsive mobile-ready sites.
Senior Frontend Engineer at Sanitas
September 30, 2015 - July 22, 2025
Implemented insurance configurator and premium calculator as a single-page application with AngularJS in Adobe CQ5 (AEM).
Senior Software Engineer at European Citizen Action Service
April 30, 2015 - July 22, 2025
Implemented full-stack application including HTML5 mobile app and management platform for European Citizen Initiative Support Centre.
Expert React Engineer & Consultant at MediData
December 1, 2024 - Present
Contributed significantly as a React expert to the conceptualization and development of a complex yet flexible DataGrid component for over ten customer portals. Responsibilities included development and evaluation of proof of concepts, design and implementation of a component library using Storybook, creation of development and testing guidelines, conducting accessibility training, pair programming, and code reviews.
Solution Architect & Principal Software Engineer at Atelier Irmak
November 30, 2024 - July 22, 2025
Led a small team to release a new version of the company's custom CRM covering customer relations, marketing, website and social media, sales and billings. Managed the challenge of integrating multiple top-notch technologies smoothly and efficiently.
Expert Frontend Architect and Engineer at PricewaterhouseCoopers PwC Germany
December 31, 2023 - July 22, 2025
Supported and coached PwC teams in Germany on state management, performance optimization, best practices, and frontend architecture. Delivered solutions and workshops on performance issues, security, eCommerce with Next.js, and app development involving React micro-frontends communicating with multiple microservices.
Expert Front-end Engineer and Consultant at Intersim / Schweizerische Bundesbahnen SBB
March 31, 2023 - July 22, 2025
Designed and created a standardized component library and styleguide for company news, join, and e-learning areas, maintaining corporate identity and accessibility compliance. Supported and advised the team, conducted code reviews, and ensured quality standards.
Expert Frontend Engineer at Swiss GRC
April 30, 2022 - July 22, 2025
Developed the assessment management application focusing on complex form and state handling to optimize performance with large data sets. Responsible for tools generation, planning, execution, and analysis of assessments.
Technical and Team Lead at Immobear
December 31, 2021 - July 22, 2025
Led a team and architected real estate applications for sellers and buyers, including management of properties, advertisement campaigns, and public exploring functions.
Senior Frontend Engineer at CSS Insurance
June 30, 2020 - July 22, 2025
Worked on multiple projects including mobile customer app focusing on authentication and document upload, a complex insurance premium calculator, and relaunch of the company website emphasizing user guidance and accessibility.
Senior Software Engineer at Domino Foundation
May 31, 2018 - July 22, 2025
Developed a server-side rendered single page application with focus on accessibility for people with disabilities.
Senior Software Engineer at Swatch Peace Art Hotel
February 28, 2018 - July 22, 2025
Created a prototype and MVP web app for artist presentations and residency applications at the Swiss Peace Art Hotel in Shanghai.
Senior Frontend Engineer at Interdiscount, Coop AG
October 31, 2017 - July 22, 2025
Contributed as senior frontend engineer to the development of e-commerce webshops using React, focusing on user experience, performance and secure payment system.
Senior Software Engineer at Vitra Design Museum
June 30, 2016 - July 22, 2025
Developed two single page applications showcasing the collection and serving as a mobile guide for museum exhibits.
Senior Frontend Engineer at Alte Leipziger, Infocentric Research
January 31, 2016 - July 22, 2025
Transformed enterprise sites to responsive designs.
Senior Frontend Engineer at Sanitas, Infocentric Research
September 30, 2015 - July 22, 2025
Implemented an insurance configurator and premium calculator using AngularJS in Adobe CQ5.
Senior Software Engineer at Democracy International
April 30, 2015 - July 22, 2025
Implemented a full stack application with HTML5 mobile app and management platform for European Citizen Action Service.
Expert React Engineer & Consultant at Medi Data
December 1, 2024 - Present
Leading the development of a modular DataGrid framework and a reusable component library for multiple hospital portals. Created proofs of concept, defined accessibility guidelines, and established development and testing practices. Conducted pair programming, code reviews, and knowledge transfer to enable teams with varying React expertise to adopt the framework.
Expert Frontend Architect and Engineer at PwC Germany
August 1, 2022 - December 1, 2023
Advised PwC frontend teams on state management, performance optimization, and frontend architecture. Led performance analyses and workshops; supported a lean Next.js/eCommerce solution; designed an architecture with multiple React micro-frontends communicating with multiple microservices in a monorepo setup using module federation.
Expert Frontend Engineer at Schweizerische Bundesbahnen (SBB) / Intersim
July 1, 2022 - March 1, 2023
Phase 1: Designed and built a uniform component library and styleguide for News, Join and e-learning areas to preserve corporate identity and accessibility. Phase 2: Provided expert guidance, code reviews, and solution discussions to ensure quality.
Expert Frontend Engineer at Schweizerische Bundesbahnen (SBB) / Intersim
June 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020
Phase 2 of the project focusing on ongoing frontend excellence, mentoring, reviews, and quality assurance.
Expert Frontend Engineer at Swiss GRC
July 1, 2021 - April 1, 2022
Developed the assessment management application within the Governance, Risk & Compliance solution. Built complex forms and state management to handle large data volumes, and created tooling to generate, plan, carry out, and analyze assessments.
Technical and Team Lead at Immobear Real Estate
December 1, 2020 - December 1, 2021
Led the architecture and development of a SaaS real estate platform, including a seller app to manage properties, offers, advertising campaigns, and payments, and a public area for buyers/tenants with map integration and contact workflows.
Senior Frontend Engineer at CSS Insurance
April 1, 2018 - June 1, 2020
Contributed to three major projects: myCSS mobile customer app, the Insurance Premium Calculator, and a relaunch of the CSS website with a design system, accessibility focus, and component library.
Senior Software Engineer at Swatch Peace Art Hotel Project
December 1, 2017 - February 1, 2018
Prototype and MVP for a residency program web app to showcase artists and allow applications.
Senior Frontend Engineer at Microspot & Interdiscount Webshops
May 1, 2016 - October 1, 2017
Led frontend work for major eCommerce relaunch, focusing on performance, user experience, and accessibility across thousands of SKUs; SSR/SEO considerations.
Senior Frontend Engineer at Vitra Design Museum
January 1, 2016 - June 1, 2016
Developed two SPAs: one for the collection and a mobile guide for the Schaudepot, leveraging React, GraphQL, and modern frontend tooling.
Senior Frontend Engineer at Alte Leipziger
October 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Transformed enterprise sites from static to responsive, ensuring accessibility and modern frontend patterns.

Education

Bachelor of Political Sciences at University of Bern
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1998
at University of Paris-Sorbonne
September 1, 1993 - June 30, 1994
Bachelor of Art History at University of Freiburg
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1990
Bachelor of Political Sciences at University of Bern
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1998
Bachelor of Art History at University of Freiburg
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1990
Bachelor at University of Bern
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1998
Bachelor at University of Freiburg
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1990
Bachelor of Political Sciences at University of Bern
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998
Academic Year Abroad at University of Paris - Sorbonne
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1994
Bachelor of Art History at University of Freiburg
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1990

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Financial Services, Transportation & Logistics, Real Estate & Construction, Retail, Professional Services, Healthcare, Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment, Education