Hi, I’m Toni Matić, a passionate software developer specializing in Python, data engineering, and machine learning. I've been fortunate to work on a variety of projects ranging from commodity trading data processing to automotive data applications. I enjoy tackling complex backend challenges, optimizing databases, and building automated production pipelines. My experience also spans mentoring junior team members and working directly with international clients, which has helped me develop strong communication and leadership skills. Outside of work, I contribute as a volunteer backend developer for a mental health platform, continuously honing my skills and giving back to the community.

Toni Matić

Hi, I’m Toni Matić, a passionate software developer specializing in Python, data engineering, and machine learning. I've been fortunate to work on a variety of projects ranging from commodity trading data processing to automotive data applications. I enjoy tackling complex backend challenges, optimizing databases, and building automated production pipelines. My experience also spans mentoring junior team members and working directly with international clients, which has helped me develop strong communication and leadership skills. Outside of work, I contribute as a volunteer backend developer for a mental health platform, continuously honing my skills and giving back to the community.

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Hi, I’m Toni Matić, a passionate software developer specializing in Python, data engineering, and machine learning. I’ve been fortunate to work on a variety of projects ranging from commodity trading data processing to automotive data applications. I enjoy tackling complex backend challenges, optimizing databases, and building automated production pipelines.

My experience also spans mentoring junior team members and working directly with international clients, which has helped me develop strong communication and leadership skills. Outside of work, I contribute as a volunteer backend developer for a mental health platform, continuously honing my skills and giving back to the community.

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Language

Croatian
Fluent
English
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Work Experience

Software Developer at Innovez d.o.o.
October 1, 2023 - Present
Developed Python applications for commodity trading data processing, transformation, and mathematical analysis; implemented web scrapers and data validation. Developed backend APIs with FastAPI, SQLAlchemy, Pydantic; implemented unit testing and data validation. Managed multi-database environments (PostgreSQL, Snowflake, MS SQL); optimized queries and handled data reconciliation. Built production automation with Jenkins CI/CD; deployed on AWS (S3); maintained remote server infrastructure. Worked on a full-stack application (Flutter frontend, Python backend) for real-time commodity visualization. Implemented ML solutions, including LLM fine-tuning for text-to-SQL and sentiment analysis for market data. Mentored 4 junior team members and managed direct English-speaking client relationships for an international trading firm.
DevOps Engineer (Student Intern) at Syntio d.o.o.
July 31, 2023 - July 24, 2025
Gained hands-on experience with DevOps tools including Apache Kafka and CI/CD pipeline concepts.
Product Python Developer (Student) at AVL-AST d.o.o.
May 31, 2023 - July 24, 2025
Worked on developing and maintaining a Python project, a Windows application for automotive data processing.
Junior Database Engineer (Student Intern) at Intis d.o.o.
July 31, 2022 - July 24, 2025
Worked with advanced SQL and PostgreSQL; optimized queries reducing execution time from minutes to seconds.
Student Assistant at Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing, University of Zagreb
June 30, 2022 - July 24, 2025
Assisted in the course "Design Patterns" supporting lab sessions and academic administration.
Junior Backend Developer (Student Intern) at Mireo d.d.
July 31, 2021 - July 24, 2025
Developed C++ backend application with API design and database integration for navigation solutions.
Backend Developer (Volunteer) at PsiHelp.hr
January 1, 2024 - Present
Contributing to the mental health platform by developing REST APIs using FastAPI, SQLAlchemy, and MySQL. Implemented JWT authentication, pytest testing, Swagger documentation, and Alembic migrations.

Education

Master’s Degree at Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing, University of Zagreb
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Bachelor’s at Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing, University of Zagreb
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Financial Services, Transportation & Logistics, Professional Services, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Manufacturing