Hi, I’m Aleksandar, a seasoned IT professional with over 10 years of international experience building business applications in financial and pharmaceutical industries as well as for the public sector. I specialize in software packages that implement the FIX protocol and have collaborated with more than 20 countries on regulatory processes for medication registrations. I’m passionate about helping customers achieve their business and operational goals by leveraging the latest technologies and best practices in integration and software engineering. I enjoy mentoring students and colleagues, designing robust architectures, and delivering high-quality code across the full stack. In addition to my academic roles at Waterloo and Conestoga, I have led teams and contributed to projects in OpenText, Planitar, and various Serbian and international organizations.

Aleksandar Malinović

Hi, I’m Aleksandar, a seasoned IT professional with over 10 years of international experience building business applications in financial and pharmaceutical industries as well as for the public sector. I specialize in software packages that implement the FIX protocol and have collaborated with more than 20 countries on regulatory processes for medication registrations. I’m passionate about helping customers achieve their business and operational goals by leveraging the latest technologies and best practices in integration and software engineering. I enjoy mentoring students and colleagues, designing robust architectures, and delivering high-quality code across the full stack. In addition to my academic roles at Waterloo and Conestoga, I have led teams and contributed to projects in OpenText, Planitar, and various Serbian and international organizations.

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Hi, I’m Aleksandar, a seasoned IT professional with over 10 years of international experience building business applications in financial and pharmaceutical industries as well as for the public sector. I specialize in software packages that implement the FIX protocol and have collaborated with more than 20 countries on regulatory processes for medication registrations. I’m passionate about helping customers achieve their business and operational goals by leveraging the latest technologies and best practices in integration and software engineering.

I enjoy mentoring students and colleagues, designing robust architectures, and delivering high-quality code across the full stack. In addition to my academic roles at Waterloo and Conestoga, I have led teams and contributed to projects in OpenText, Planitar, and various Serbian and international organizations.

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Language

English
Fluent
Serbian
Fluent

Work Experience

Information Technology Specialist – OAT Developer at University of Waterloo
January 1, 2022 - Present
Developing and maintaining online platform for teaching and research: 'Odyssey' (Python3/PostgreSQL14) and 'Automating Testing Framework' (AI/ML based testing framework).
Part-time Professor at Conestoga College
January 1, 2020 - Present
Responsible for teaching students: main concepts in programming language C#; industry standard coding practices using C#; .NET basics (OOP, WPF), file streams, XML, database and WPF; Software Engineering fundamentals; Database testing.
Senior IT Software Developer at Opentext
December 31, 2022 - September 16, 2025
Developing and maintaining applications and servers: 'OTConnect' (Java/Spring/Hibernate), 'RDGW' (servers dedicated for routing on application level), 'Application for analysis logs' (C# with WPF and MSSQL).
Software Developer (Full Stack) at Ontario Die International
December 31, 2020 - September 16, 2025
Developing and maintaining backend and frontend applications: 'Software for Auto-bender Machine' (C#); 'E2E tests for machine processes' (test automation); 'UI tests for Auto-Bender Machine' (C# with NUnit).
Software Developer (Full Stack) at Planitar Inc
January 1, 2020 - September 16, 2025
Developing and maintaining backend and frontend applications: 'Floor Plan PDF report' (Go-lang, SVG, Python); 'Add new feature on iGUDE portal' (AngularJS); 'Wri ng E2E tests for backend' (Go-lang, GoOMEGA library); 'Wri ng UI tests for frontend' (JavaScript, Protractor).
Research Assistant at University of Waterloo - System Design Engineering
December 31, 2018 - September 16, 2025
Developing and maintaining applications for industry: 'NephroPort' (Grand River Hospital ORRS reporting, NodeJS, AngularJS, MSSQL 2016); 'NACRS' (CIHI reporting, Grand River Hospital, C#, .NET 3.5, MSSQL 2016); 'mECG' (Java library for Android ECG data processing); Active participation in ENGBIO research group.
Network Engineer & Assistant IT Manager at MSC-Mediterranean Shipping Company
December 31, 2012 - September 16, 2025
Maintain computers, wireless networks, account systems and support guests who used the internet and computer systems on board; collaborated in a diverse team with 30+ nationalities.
Full Time Professor at ITS-School for Information Technology
December 31, 2015 - September 16, 2025
Developing and teaching courses in computer algorithms, and programming languages (C, C++, C#, HTML, CSS, XML, JavaScript, PHP).
Owner and General Manager at AM Programming
December 31, 2014 - September 16, 2025
IT consulting in software and network engineering. Projects included: 'Software packages for register medicament' (Java, PHP, Oracle 10g) with XML data sharing; 'Software packages for insurance companies' (Java, PHP, Oracle 10g); 'Software package for quarry companies' (administrative software). Led multiple software initiatives and managed business operations.
Software Developer and IT Manager at Sinteza Invest Group - Broker Company
December 31, 2008 - September 16, 2025
Software development for capital market operations; 'Electronic Trading' - online/telephone/direct trading platform; implemented FIX protocol and XML messaging with stock exchanges and financial institutions; one of the first applications of this kind in Serbia.
Project Leader at Ministry for Kosovo and Metohija, Serbia
December 31, 2007 - September 16, 2025
KIM1 and KIM4 projects: management and monitoring of incomes for citizens and government employees; technologies included C#, ASP.NET, MSSQL 2008, Oracle 10g; 'Social Map of Kosovo and Metohija' - Java/PHP/Oracle 10g.
Project Leader at School of Electrical Engineering, University of Belgrade
December 31, 2005 - September 16, 2025
Led multiple software projects: 'Web Application for Real Estate Agency' (PHP, JavaScript, XML, MySQL, Apache); 'Transport Agency Database' (MS SQL); 'Mobile Radar for Distance Measurement' (8086/Protel99); 'E1 Deframer' (VHDL); 'Simulation of Automated Robotic Packing' (Java); 'Compiler for Micro Java assembler' (JFlex, BYACC/J).
IT Specialist – OAT Developer at University of Waterloo
January 1, 2022 - Present
Developing and maintaining online platform for teaching and research: 'Odyssey' (Python3/PostgreSQL 14); 'Automating Testing Framework' (AI/ML-based testing framework).
Part-time Professor at Conestoga College
January 1, 2020 - Present
Responsible for teaching students main concepts in programming language C#, industry-standard coding practices using C#, .NET basics, database and WPF, and software engineering fundamentals.
Senior IT Software Developer at OpenText
January 1, 2022 - September 16, 2025
Developing and maintaining applications and servers: OTConnect (Java/Spring/Hibernate), RDGW (application routing servers), and an application for analysis logs (C# with WPF and MSSQL).
Software Developer (Full Stack) at Planitar Inc
January 1, 2020 - September 16, 2025
Developing and maintaining backend and frontend applications: Floor Plan PDF report (Go, SVG, Python), iGUDE portal features (AngularJS), E2E tests for backend (Go with GOMEGA lib), UI tests for frontend (JavaScript with Protractor).
Research Assistant at University of Waterloo
January 1, 2018 - September 16, 2025
Developing and maintaining applications for industry: NephroPort (Grand River Hospital ORRS reporting) using NodeJS/AngularJS/MSSQL; NACRS (CIHI reporting) in C#/.NET 3.5/MSSQL; mECG library in Java for Android; Active participation in ENGBIO research group.
Network Engineer & Assistant IT Manager at MSC - Mediterranean Shipping Company
January 1, 2012 - September 16, 2025
Maintained computers and wireless networks, guest IT services on ship; collaborated in a multinational team.
Professor at ITS-School for Information Technology
January 1, 2015 - September 16, 2025
Developed and taught courses in computer algorithms, programming languages (C, C++, C#, HTML/CSS/JS/PHP).
Owner and General Manager at AM Programming
January 1, 2014 - September 16, 2025
IT consulting in software and network engineering; developed software packages for pharmaceutical registrations, insurance, and quarry management.
Software Developer and IT Manager at Sinteza Invest Group - Broker Company
January 1, 2008 - September 16, 2025
Software development for recapitalization projects; electronic trading platform with FIX protocol integration via XML messaging.
Project Leader at Ministry for Kosovo and Metohija, Serbia
January 1, 2007 - September 16, 2025
KIM1/KIM4 software packages; income monitoring for Serbian population; Social Map of Kosovo and Metohija; JAVA/PHP/Oracle stack.
Project Leader at University of Belgrade, School of Electrical Engineering
January 1, 2005 - September 16, 2025
Web application for Real Estate Agency; Transport Agency Database; other research and education-focused software projects.
Information Technology Specialist – OAT Developer at University of Waterloo
January 1, 2022 - Present
Developing and maintaining online platform for teaching and research: 'Odyssey' (Python3/PostgreSQL 14); 'Automating Testing Framework' (AI/ML based testing framework).
Part-time Professor at Conestoga College
January 1, 2020 - Present
Teaching main concepts in programming language C#; industry standard coding practices using C#; .NET basics, WPF, file streams, XML, database and software engineering fundamentals; database testing.
Senior IT Software Developer at OpenText
January 1, 2022 - September 16, 2025
Developing and maintaining applications and servers: 'OTConnect' (Java/Spring/Hibernate); 'RDGW' (servers for routing at application level); 'Application for analysis logs' (C# with WPF and MSSQL).
Software Developer (Full Stack) at Planitar Inc
January 1, 2020 - September 16, 2025
Backend and frontend development: 'Floor Plan PDF report' (Go-lang, SVG, Python); 'Add new feature on iGUDE portal' (AngularJS); 'Wri Rng E2E tests for backend' (Go-lang); 'Wri Rng UI tests for frontend' (JavaScript with Protractor).
Research Assistant at University of Waterloo
January 1, 2018 - September 16, 2025
Developing and maintaining applications for industry: 'NephroPort' (NodeJS, AngularJS, MSSQL); 'NACRS' (C#, .NET, MSSQL); 'mECG' (Java library for Android); active participation in ECG research.
Network Engineer & Assistant IT Manager at MSC-Mediterranean Shipping Company
December 31, 2012 - September 16, 2025
Maintained computers, wireless networks, accounting system; supported guests on ship; worked in a multinational team.
Professor at ITS-School for Information Technology
December 31, 2015 - September 16, 2025
Developing and teaching courses in computer algorithms, and programming languages C, C++, C#, HTML, CSS, XML, JavaScript and PHP.
Owner and General Manager at AM Programming
January 1, 2014 - September 16, 2025
IT consulting in software and network engineering; development of software packages for medicament registration and insurance; quarry management software.
Software Developer and IT Manager at Sinteza Invest Group - Broker Company
January 1, 2008 - September 16, 2025
Software development and IT management; electronic trading with FIX protocol integration via XML messaging.
Project Leader at Ministry for Kosovo and Metohija, Serbia
January 1, 2007 - September 16, 2025
KIM1 and KIM4 software packages; KIM1: C#, ASP, MSSQL 2008; KIM4: C#, MSSQL 2005; technologies for monitoring incomes of Serbian population at selected institutions.
Project Leader at University of Belgrade, School of Electrical Engineering
January 1, 2005 - September 16, 2025
Web application for Real Estate Agency; Transport Agency Database; Mobile Radar for distance measurement; multiple research and development projects in software and hardware.
Information Technology Specialist – OAT Developer at University of Waterloo
January 1, 2022 - Present
Developing and maintaining online platform for teaching and research: Odyssey (Python3/PostgreSQL) and Automated Testing Framework (AI/ML-based testing framework).
Part-Time Professor at Conestoga College
January 1, 2020 - Present
Responsible for teaching students main concepts in programming language C#, industry-standard coding practices using C#, .NET, OOP, WPF, and related topics including databases, XML, file I/O and software engineering basics.
Senior IT Software Developer at OpenText
January 1, 2022 - September 16, 2025
Developing and maintaining applications and servers: OTConnect (Java/Spring/Hibernate), RDGW (servers for routing at application level), and Application for analysis logs (C# with WPF and MSSQL).
Software Developer (Full stack) at Planitar Inc
January 1, 2020 - September 16, 2025
Backend and frontend development: Floor Plan PDF report (Go, SVG, Python); Add new feature on iGUDE portal (AngularJS); End-to-end tests for backend (Go with GOMEGA lib); UI tests for frontend (JavaScript with Protractor).
Research Assistant at University of Waterloo - System Design Engineering
January 1, 2018 - September 16, 2025
Developing and maintaining applications for industry: NephroPort (Grand River Hospital ORRS reporting), NACRS (CIHI reporting), mECG library for Android; active participation in ENGBIO research group; tech stack includes NodeJS, AngularJS, MSSQL.
Network Engineer & Assistant IT Manager at MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company
December 31, 2012 - September 16, 2025
Maintain computers, wireless networks, accounting system and support guests using the internet and computer systems on board; work with a multinational team of 30+ nationalities.
Professor at ITS-School for Information Technology
January 1, 2015 - September 16, 2025
Developed and taught courses in computer algorithms, programming languages (C, C++, C#, HTML, CSS, XML, JavaScript, PHP); mentored students and supervised industry-standard projects.
Owner and General Manager at AM Programming
January 1, 2014 - September 16, 2025
IT consulting in software and network engineering; developed software packages for register medicaments and for insurance; quarry software administration and control.
Software Developer and IT Manager at Sinteza Invest Group - Broker Company
January 1, 2008 - September 16, 2025
Developed software for recapitalization of state-owned companies; electronic trading platform with FIX protocol, enabling online, telephone and direct trading; XML messaging to stock exchanges and financial institutions.
Project Leader at School of Electrical Engineering, Department of Computer Sciences, University of Belgrade
January 1, 2005 - September 16, 2025
Led multiple projects including a Web Application for Real Estate Agency, Transport Agency Database, Mobile Radar for Distance measurement, E1 Deframer, and other software/hardware initiatives.

Education

Master of Engineering at University of Waterloo
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018
Master of Computer Sciences at University of Belgrade
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006
Bachelor of Engineering Sciences at University of Belgrade
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005
Master of Engineering at University of Waterloo
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Master of Computer Sciences at University of Belgrade
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
Bachelor of Engineering Sciences at University of Belgrade
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
Master of Engineering at University of Waterloo
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018
Master of Computer Sciences at University of Belgrade
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006
Bachelor of Engineering Sciences at University of Belgrade
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005
Master of Engineering at University of Waterloo
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Master of Computer Sciences at University of Belgrade
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
Bachelor of Engineering Sciences at University of Belgrade
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005

Qualifications

Oracle JDeveloper 10g, Building Applications with ADF framework
January 1, 2008 - September 16, 2025
Oracle 10g, Build J2EE Applications
January 1, 2008 - September 16, 2025
Oracle 10g, Java Programming
January 1, 2008 - September 16, 2025
CCNP
January 1, 2009 - September 16, 2025
CCNA
January 1, 2008 - September 16, 2025
CCNP
January 1, 2009 - September 16, 2025
CCNA
January 1, 2008 - September 16, 2025
CCNA
January 1, 2008 - September 16, 2025
CCNP
January 1, 2009 - September 16, 2025
Oracle JDeveloper 10g, Building Applications with ADF framework
January 1, 2008 - September 16, 2025
Oracle 10g, Build J2EE Applications
January 1, 2008 - September 16, 2025
Oracle 10g, Java Programming
January 1, 2008 - September 16, 2025
Oracle JDeveloper 10g, Building Applications with ADF framework
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Oracle 10g, Build J2EE Applications
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Oracle 10g, Java Programming
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
CCNP
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
CCNA
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Education, Government, Healthcare, Financial Services, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment

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Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
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