I'm Adi Saric, an engineering leader and hands-on software architect with 15+ years delivering scalable backend platforms and integrations across cloud, IoT, and enterprise systems. I translate complex product goals into robust, shipped software with depth in Python/FastAPI, Node.js, PHP, and modern cloud delivery practices. I focus on API-first architecture, reliability, maintainability, and performance—modernizing legacy stacks, docker container services, and improving engineering quality through mentoring, code reviews, and pragmatic standards. I enjoy guiding cross-functional teams to deliver measurable value while keeping code clean, testable, and observable. My approach combines pragmatic engineering with a collaborative mindset to align stakeholders, accelerate delivery, and ensure robust, auditable systems.

I'm Adi Saric, an engineering leader and hands-on software architect with 15+ years delivering scalable backend platforms and integrations across cloud, IoT, and enterprise systems. I translate complex product goals into robust, shipped software with depth in Python/FastAPI, Node.js, PHP, and modern cloud delivery practices. I focus on API-first architecture, reliability, maintainability, and performance—modernizing legacy stacks, docker container services, and improving engineering quality through mentoring, code reviews, and pragmatic standards. I enjoy guiding cross-functional teams to deliver measurable value while keeping code clean, testable, and observable. My approach combines pragmatic engineering with a collaborative mindset to align stakeholders, accelerate delivery, and ensure robust, auditable systems.

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I’m Adi Saric, an engineering leader and hands-on software architect with 15+ years delivering scalable backend platforms and integrations across cloud, IoT, and enterprise systems. I translate complex product goals into robust, shipped software with depth in Python/FastAPI, Node.js, PHP, and modern cloud delivery practices. I focus on API-first architecture, reliability, maintainability, and performance—modernizing legacy stacks, docker container services, and improving engineering quality through mentoring, code reviews, and pragmatic standards.

I enjoy guiding cross-functional teams to deliver measurable value while keeping code clean, testable, and observable. My approach combines pragmatic engineering with a collaborative mindset to align stakeholders, accelerate delivery, and ensure robust, auditable systems.

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Work Experience

Principal Engineer / Blockchain & Cloud Architect at Ergon Energy On The Go
May 1, 2025 - Present
Responsibilities included integrating smart meters with blockchain-enabled devices to record renewable energy production and CO₂ offset metrics; designing and implementing a cross-chain bridge enabling secure ERC-20 transfers between EVM networks; delivering real-time energy dashboards and an NFT certificate registry with trading and retirement analytics; developing an ERC-20 trading platform with off-chain order matching and on-chain settlement; implementing strongly typed AI service contracts (JSON Schema/Pydantic) to enforce validated inputs/outputs for reliable agent workflows and API integrations; enabling API-driven AI analysis to predict Carbon Credit market prices for automated decision support.
Senior Design Engineer at Foxtel
June 1, 2019 - May 1, 2025
Led architecture and development of STB hardware/software systems and diagnostic tooling, driving ~30% reduction in AFR and significant decrease in call-center incidents. Delivered a fully automated QA platform supporting 960 STBs across 60 racks (PHP backend + JavaScript UI) with a Python/Linux test engine orchestrated via Docker, including live video streaming and JSON-based test authoring. Developed the iQ Master Diagnostic Dashboard to coordinate firmware upgrades, aggregate telemetry, and query AWS Kinesis, XMPP, and Eco Server for real-time diagnostics and test orchestration. Directed vendor and customer collaboration, performance optimization, and incident triage across 500K+ deployed field devices to ensure reliability.
Senior SW Engineer / Integration Consultant at Serenity Source
October 1, 2018 - May 1, 2019
Delivered full SDLC for an IoT-based automation MVP, integrating blockchain and cloud services to enable secure energy and device data exchange. Prototyped device integration with local energy grids and smart contracts using Solidity, FastAPI, and Web3, establishing proof-of-origin and transaction validation mechanisms.
Senior SW Engineer / Integration Consultant at Solara Limited
January 1, 2018 - September 1, 2018
Designed and implemented secure, low-cost RF sensor modules based on TI MSP430, enabling scalable and energy-efficient telemetry networks. Developed ZigBee protocol integration and distributed nodal intelligence for real-time energy data collection and proof-of-origin data flows.
Senior SW Engineer / Technical Lead at mySmart CTI
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Led the software engineering team delivering cloud-based energy management solutions, helping enterprise clients achieve up to 30% utility savings. Initiated and architected the IoT program (myFarm on Azure) deploying telemetry devices streaming to cloud analytics and integrated Google Assistant push notifications for real-time control. Implemented diagnostics and reliability monitoring using Azure Analytics, improving fault detection and system uptime.
Senior SW Engineer / Head of R&D at Complete Technology Integrations
August 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015
Directed development of the mySmart enGauge energy management platform providing real-time monitoring of electricity, gas, water, and waste for clients including Taronga Zoo, QBE, Aldi, BP, and government agencies. Migrated legacy services from ASP.NET to Google Cloud, and authored protocol APIs for building management and KNX, C-Bus, DALI integration. Developed a modular meter object library and automated configuration tools, reducing site commissioning time by ~80% and standardizing deployment across projects.

Education

B.Sc. Electrical Engineering (Automation & Electronics) at University of Sarajevo
January 11, 2030 - May 30, 2026

Qualifications

IBM Blockchain Essentials
January 11, 2030 - May 30, 2026
INNCOM Levels 2–3
January 1, 2015 - May 30, 2026
.NET MCSD
January 1, 2007 - May 30, 2026
KNX Cert.
January 1, 2012 - May 30, 2026
C++ for C Programmers
January 11, 2030 - May 30, 2026
Certified C Programmer
January 11, 2030 - May 30, 2026
IBM Blockchain Essentials
January 11, 2030 - May 30, 2026
INNCOM Levels 2–3
January 1, 2015 - May 30, 2026
KNX Cert.
January 1, 2012 - May 30, 2026
.NET MCSD
January 1, 2007 - May 30, 2026
C++ for C Programmers
January 11, 2030 - May 30, 2026
Certified C Programmer
January 11, 2030 - May 30, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Energy & Utilities, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Telecommunications