I am Nikola Colakovic, a focused and passionate software engineer with over thirty years of international experience in software development and design. I am a reliable developer who writes clean code, enjoys challenging tasks, values teamwork and understands how to guide and lead fellow colleagues. In my work, I have built and led software solutions across manufacturing, pharma, and financial services, delivering robust desktop and web applications using C#, C++, TypeScript/JavaScript, .NET, Angular, RESTful APIs, SOAP and VBA. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy guiding peers to deliver high-quality software that meets stringent GMP, Swissmedic and FDA guidelines.

Nikola Colakovic

I am Nikola Colakovic, a focused and passionate software engineer with over thirty years of international experience in software development and design. I am a reliable developer who writes clean code, enjoys challenging tasks, values teamwork and understands how to guide and lead fellow colleagues. In my work, I have built and led software solutions across manufacturing, pharma, and financial services, delivering robust desktop and web applications using C#, C++, TypeScript/JavaScript, .NET, Angular, RESTful APIs, SOAP and VBA. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy guiding peers to deliver high-quality software that meets stringent GMP, Swissmedic and FDA guidelines.

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I am Nikola Colakovic, a focused and passionate software engineer with over thirty years of international experience in software development and design. I am a reliable developer who writes clean code, enjoys challenging tasks, values teamwork and understands how to guide and lead fellow colleagues.

In my work, I have built and led software solutions across manufacturing, pharma, and financial services, delivering robust desktop and web applications using C#, C++, TypeScript/JavaScript, .NET, Angular, RESTful APIs, SOAP and VBA. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy guiding peers to deliver high-quality software that meets stringent GMP, Swissmedic and FDA guidelines.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert

Language

English
Fluent
Italian
Intermediate
French
Beginner
German
Beginner
Croatian
Fluent

Work Experience

C# and C++ Developer at Sial
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Design and development of a new version of LIMS for Forensic Institute Ivan Vučetić.
Senior Software Developer at Lonza
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Developed a web application with additional functions for Emerson MES and several process control VBA projects. Implemented using C#, TypeScript/JavaScript, .NET, Angular, RESTful APIs, Soap and VBA. Prepared major documentation and validated the application according to GMP, Swissmedic and FDA guidelines.
Senior Software Developer at 3D Systems
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Developed communication subsystems for OPC-UA and MTConnect on 3D printers, currently produced by Georg Fischer, Switzerland. Implemented using C#, .NET, and multithreading techniques.
Senior Software Developer at Mercury PSI
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Developed bank card processing and operator web GUI. Implemented using C#, JavaScript, SQL, ASP.NET, Web Forms, Soap and Web API.
C#, SQL and C++ Developer & Lead at Sial
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Led design and development of various software projects, including Warehouse Management, Inventory Management, LIMS for Forensic Institute Ivan Vučetić, and data acquisition for Institute Ruđer Bošković's nuclear reactor. Contract developer for companies such as Digital, Telegyr, Telecom Italia Mobile, State Intellectual Property Office, and Mercury Processing Services International. Worked on Bank Security SCADA communication subsystems, SCADA protocols and front-ends, internal document handling, and bank card processing using C, C#, and SQL.
Software Developer at EXOR
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1992
Development of uPLC Ladder Development System and UNIOP Universal PLC Terminal. Using C and assembler.
Software Developer at Rade Koncar
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1990
Worked in Plant Engineering department on development of SCADA software. Using C, Pascal and Ada.

Education

Master of Science in Computing at University of Zagreb
January 11, 2030 - October 31, 2025

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Manufacturing, Life Sciences