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I am Marino Glazar, a software engineer based in Zagreb, Croatia, with over 10 years of experience building scalable web and mobile applications across SaaS, iGaming, eCommerce, finance, education, and healthcare. I specialize in React.js, React Native, Next.js, TypeScript, Python, Django, FastAPI, Java, Spring Boot, Node.js, Express, Docker, and AWS, and I thrive in solving complex problems by translating business needs into robust technical solutions while collaborating closely with teams and stakeholders.…I am Marino Glazar, a software engineer based in Zagreb, Croatia, with over 10 years of experience building scalable web and mobile applications across SaaS, iGaming, eCommerce, finance, education, and healthcare. I specialize in React.js, React Native, Next.js, TypeScript, Python, Django, FastAPI, Java, Spring Boot, Node.js, Express, Docker, and AWS, and I thrive in solving complex problems by translating business needs into robust technical solutions while collaborating closely with teams and stakeholders.

Marino Glazar

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I am Marino Glazar, a software engineer based in Zagreb, Croatia, with over 10 years of experience building scalable web and mobile applications across SaaS, iGaming, eCommerce, finance, education, and healthcare. I specialize in React.js, React Native, Next.js, TypeScript, Python, Django, FastAPI, Java, Spring Boot, Node.js, Express, Docker, and AWS, and I thrive in solving complex problems by translating business needs into robust technical solutions while collaborating closely with teams and stakeholders.…I am Marino Glazar, a software engineer based in Zagreb, Croatia, with over 10 years of experience building scalable web and mobile applications across SaaS, iGaming, eCommerce, finance, education, and healthcare. I specialize in React.js, React Native, Next.js, TypeScript, Python, Django, FastAPI, Java, Spring Boot, Node.js, Express, Docker, and AWS, and I thrive in solving complex problems by translating business needs into robust technical solutions while collaborating closely with teams and stakeholders.

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I am Marino Glazar, a software engineer based in Zagreb, Croatia, with over 10 years of experience building scalable web and mobile applications across SaaS, iGaming, eCommerce, finance, education, and healthcare.

I specialize in React.js, React Native, Next.js, TypeScript, Python, Django, FastAPI, Java, Spring Boot, Node.js, Express, Docker, and AWS, and I thrive in solving complex problems by translating business needs into robust technical solutions while collaborating closely with teams and stakeholders.

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Work Experience

Senior Full Stack Engineer at Bitly

April 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025

Developed and maintained dynamic web applications using Django for the backend, TypeScript-based React.js and Next.js for the frontend, deployed on AWS with a microservice architecture. Engineered scalable frontend apps using TypeScript, React, and Next.js with Redux Toolkit. Designed and implemented an AI-driven sentiment analysis leveraging AWS Bedrock and GPT-4 to analyze real-time data and deliver intelligent notifications. Optimized backend Python applications with SSR and caching in Next.js, including modular code-splitting. Deployed serverless and containerized patterns (AWS Lambda, SNS/SQS). Implemented RESTful and GraphQL APIs and established CI via Jenkins and GitHub triggers.

Lead Backend Engineer at MLT Digital

July 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024

Led design and development of Django REST Framework projects with robust data serialization, authentication, permissions, and routers. Optimized Django apps with Celery (Redis, RabbitMQ) and scheduled tasks. Improved database performance with PostgreSQL and MongoDB, including compound indexing and query optimization. Developed ETL processes using Selenium and BeautifulSoup; stored data in DynamoDB; deployed customized LLM models for insights. Built Python-based Lambda functions, orchestrated workflows with EventBridge, and deployed ML models on AWS SageMaker. Implemented FastAPI and Pydantic for high-throughput requests. Led frontend architecture for real-time analytics dashboards, connecting to a Python FastAPI backend and MongoDB. Automated CI/CD with GitHub Actions, Docker, Terraform, and AWS CloudFormation.

Lead Software Engineer at Seven Media Co

October 1, 2023 - July 1, 2024

Designed and developed a real-time communication platform using Node.js and AWS API Gateway WebSocket, integrating Kinesis Video Streams for WebRTC for scalable video streaming, live chat, and real-time data synchronization. Built modular Vue.js/Nuxt.js architectures for multi-tenant web platforms; created component libraries aligned with design systems (Tailwind/SCSS). Collaborated with backend teams on REST and OpenAPI specs; championed testing with Jest, Vitest, and Cypress. Added observability with Grafana and Prometheus. Mentored junior developers and led code reviews to promote quality and delivery excellence.

Software Engineer at Game Lounge

May 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023

Developed Django-based REST APIs and microservices to support data workflows, backend automation, and third-party integrations; built a modular Docker-powered e-commerce platform using Symfony/PHP. Optimized site performance through asset minification, lazy loading, and server-side caching, improving load times and engagement. Introduced a unified Docker-based development setup to reduce cross-environment issues. Drove real-time performance monitoring with Lighthouse CI and New Relic. Authored internal documentation and onboarding guides to empower non-technical users.

Software Engineer at Medihive

June 1, 2021 - May 1, 2023

Engineered secure, real-time connectivity between WordPress marketing sites and the Ruby on Rails core platform; implemented custom authentication layers and high-performance API endpoints. Optimized site performance with CDN and caching, reducing page load times by over 50%. Developed custom WordPress plugins and automated deployment processes. Acted as a technical liaison between marketing, development, and operations, strengthening system architecture and team workflows during a key expansion period.

Software Engineer at Tilde Loop

June 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023

Created custom web applications with TypeScript, React, and Next.js, implementing GraphQL APIs with AWS AppSync. Led internal telecom dashboards and APIs using Spring Boot and Angular. Built a real-time analytics dashboard and led frontend architecture for scalability and performance, connected to a Java Spring Boot backend and MongoDB. Designed and deployed scalable microservices using Spring Boot/Jakarta EE with strong input validation. Delivered WordPress development with Gutenberg, Oxygen, and Divi; Dockerized Symfony-powered microservices. Drove performance optimization through server tuning, CDN strategies, and caching.

Full-Stack Developer at Mount Media Limited

November 1, 2018 - November 1, 2022

Oversaw technical resources to support company growth with a focus on secure, reliable, and scalable web infrastructure. Built internal tools for segment management, ingestion validation, metadata tagging, and lifecycle automation of media assets. Ensured cross-browser compatibility and optimized rendering performance. Developed metadata ingestion interfaces with Python (Flask) and Jinja2. Designed and launched stopandstep.com, defining technical roadmaps and ensuring data security and resilience. Leveraged Google Analytics for market and traffic analysis to optimize engagement and conversions.

PHP and Web Design Lecturer at Algebra Education Center

October 1, 2016 - August 1, 2018

Delivered comprehensive instruction in PHP programming and web design, blending theory with hands-on application. Designed and maintained an adaptive curriculum, mentoring students through project-based learning to build real-world development readiness.