Danijel Ružević

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Hi, I’m Danijel Ružević—an experienced senior growth, SEO/GEO, and AI marketing leader based in Split, Croatia.

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Hi, I’m Danijel Ružević—an experienced senior growth, SEO/GEO, and AI marketing leader based in Split, Croatia. Over 20+ years, I’ve helped B2B companies and brands grow through search and paid acquisition, strong web foundations, and conversion-focused strategy, delivering results across hundreds of projects in Croatia and across European markets.

As the founder of START DIGITAL, I combine hands-on execution with commercial planning: turning business goals into clear roadmaps, measurable scopes, and repeatable delivery systems. I also build AI-assisted workflows and practical automation solutions that streamline marketing operations—so teams can move faster, test smarter, and scale what works.

  • 23 years' experience

Languages

  • CroatianFluent
  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Software & Internet
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Healthcare
  • Education
  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Professional Services

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Work experience· 11 roles

Founder & Owner · START DIGITALSep 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 3 mos

Lead growth strategy and delivery across SEO, GEO/AEO, Google Ads, content, websites, social media and AI-enabled solutions. Translate client goals into scopes, roadmaps, proposals, priorities and measurable delivery plans. Build AI-first applications and reusable automation workflows that turn business requirements into practical products and repeatable processes. Own senior client relationships and coordinate delivery with developers, designers and specialist partners.

Founder and Owner · START DIGITALSep 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 3 mos

I design and deliver AI applications, conversational agents, workflow automations, websites, SEO/GEO systems, and digital growth projects. I turn business requirements into scoped solutions and lead delivery from discovery through testing and handover. My work includes more than 500 client projects across Croatia and European markets.

Digital Marketing Specialist · Polyclinic MakeOverMar 2021 – May 2022 · 1 yr 3 mos

Planned and executed SEO, SEM and social campaigns, maintained the website, and supported lead generation activities.

Digital Marketing Manager · SUB ROSA GroupDec 2017 – Oct 2020 · 2 yrs 11 mos
Technical Support Manager & Web Administrator & Assistant Lecturer · ASPIRA University CollegeJul 2015 – Oct 2017 · 2 yrs 4 mos
Head of Digital Marketing · Dalmatia CharterFeb 2012 – Jul 2015 · 3 yrs 6 mos
Project Manager · Mark 2 d.o.o.Jan 2010 – Jan 2011 · 1 yr 1 mo
Project Manager · Jam-GroupJan 2009 – Jan 2010 · 1 yr 1 mo

Education

Electronics and Communications Engineering · FESB, University of Split1998 – 2003

Studies in electronics and communications engineering, with a foundation in information technology, systems, and digital communications.

B.Sc. Electronics and Communications Engineering · FESB Split1998 – 2003

Certifications and awards· 13

Gemini Enterprise Agent Ready, Google Developer badge2026 – 2027

Google Developer credential recognizing practical readiness to work with Gemini Enterprise and AI agent solutions.

Google Cloud Innovator2026 – 2027

Google Cloud Innovators is the community program for developers, technical practitioners, students, and users of Google Cloud. The Innovators program provides you with enhanced access to Google benefits to accelerate your learning and growth, and recognition for your contributions to the broader cloud community.

Hubspot Academy - Inbound Marketing2021 – 2022

The bearer of this certificate is hereby deemed fully capable and skilled in applying inbound marketing techniques. They have been tested on best practices and are ready to take an inbound approach to creating content, using social promotion, converting and nurturing leads, and marketing to customers.

Google Developer badge (2026) / Google Cloud Innovator / Vibe Coding with Lovable2026

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