I am Marko Vasic, a Senior Software Engineer with 10+ years of backend development, DevOps, and cloud infrastructure, delivering scalable, high-performance systems for global platforms. I have a proven track record of modernizing legacy codebases, cutting API response times by up to 55%, and reducing downtime by 40% through advanced monitoring and automation. I specialize in PHP, Python, MySQL, Laravel, AWS, and CI/CD, building resilient, cost-efficient solutions that drive measurable business results.

Marko Vasic

I am Marko Vasic, a Senior Software Engineer with 10+ years of backend development, DevOps, and cloud infrastructure, delivering scalable, high-performance systems for global platforms. I have a proven track record of modernizing legacy codebases, cutting API response times by up to 55%, and reducing downtime by 40% through advanced monitoring and automation. I specialize in PHP, Python, MySQL, Laravel, AWS, and CI/CD, building resilient, cost-efficient solutions that drive measurable business results.

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I am Marko Vasic, a Senior Software Engineer with 10+ years of backend development, DevOps, and cloud infrastructure, delivering scalable, high-performance systems for global platforms.
I have a proven track record of modernizing legacy codebases, cutting API response times by up to 55%, and reducing downtime by 40% through advanced monitoring and automation. I specialize in PHP, Python, MySQL, Laravel, AWS, and CI/CD, building resilient, cost-efficient solutions that drive measurable business results.

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Language

English
Fluent
Serbian
Fluent

Work Experience

Software Engineer & Architect
November 1, 2020 - Present
Architected and developed scalable Python-based monitoring services with intelligent traffic learning algorithms, improving incident detection and reducing downtime by 40%. Designed and deployed Laravel 8+ + React alerting and incident management tools, cutting incident resolution time by 25%. Built a Java-based repository governance tool to enforce code quality, manage PR approvals, and ensure compliance during code freezes, increasing code review efficiency by 30%. Mentored junior developers and led architecture reviews, ensuring best practices and maintainable designs. Optimized cloud deployments, reducing infrastructure costs and improving deployment speed by 20%.
Senior Web Developer & Architect at GetSwift
November 1, 2019 - November 1, 2020
Designed and implemented high-traffic delivery applications using Slim, AngularJS, and ReactJS, supporting thousands of concurrent orders. Managed large client solutions with 99.98% uptime, improved deployment processes and scalability. Mentored junior developers, enhancing overall team productivity. Integrated Java-based backend services with modern frontend stacks, improving load times by 20%.
Senior Web Developer, Architect & Team Lead at Software House
October 1, 2017 - October 1, 2019
Led a 12-member development team, delivering 90% of projects on time and within scope. Architected marketing tooling and payment processor integrations with Laravel, Symfony, and VueJS, increasing lead conversion by 18%. Developed Spring Boot backend services and ReactJS applications, including a mobile iOS app. Improved CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Docker, reducing release cycle time by 30%.
Senior Web Developer at 42Coders
November 1, 2016 - September 1, 2017
Delivered custom PHP and JavaScript applications, achieving 95% client satisfaction. Optimized database queries and front-end performance for faster load times and improved UX.
Web Developer at Hyperoptic
June 1, 2015 - November 1, 2016
Developed and maintained internal apps and customer-facing websites, including an order processing system. Built hybrid mobile applications using PhoneGap, improving service accessibility.
PHP Developer at Scopic Software; Orange Travel Group; ITAF; OneClick Solutions; Freelance PHP Development
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015
Developed large-scale travel and e-commerce platforms handling thousands of daily transactions. Created CMS and custom applications, improving data handling and automation.
Senior Software Engineer & Architect
November 1, 2020 - Present
Architected and developed scalable Python-based monitoring services with intelligent traffic-learning algorithms, improving incident detection and reducing downtime by 40%. Designed and deployed Laravel 8+ React alerting and incident-management tools, cutting incident-resolution time by 25%. Built a Java-based repository governance tool to enforce code quality, manage PR approvals, and ensure compliance during code freezes, increasing code-review efficiency by 30%. Mentored junior developers and led architecture reviews to ensure best practices and maintainable designs. Optimized cloud deployments, reducing infrastructure costs and improving deployment speed by 20%.
Senior Web Developer & Architect
November 1, 2019 - November 1, 2020
Designed and implemented high-traffic delivery applications using Slim, AngularJS, and ReactJS, supporting thousands of concurrent orders. Managed large client solutions with 99.98% uptime, improving deployment processes and scalability. Mentored junior developers, boosting overall team productivity. Integrated Java-based backend services with modern frontends, optimizing load times by 20%.
Senior Web Developer, Architect & Team Lead
October 1, 2017 - October 1, 2019
Led a 12-person development team, delivering 90% of projects on time and within scope. Architected marketing toolchains and payment processor integrations with Laravel, Symfony, and Vue.js, increasing lead conversion by 18%. Developed Java Spring Boot backend services and ReactJS applications, including a mobile iOS app. Improved CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and Docker, reducing release cycle time by 30%.
Senior Web Developer
November 1, 2016 - September 1, 2017
Delivered custom PHP and JavaScript applications, achieving 95% client satisfaction. Optimized database queries and front-end performance for faster load times and improved UX.
Web Developer
June 1, 2015 - November 1, 2016
Developed and maintained internal apps and customer-facing websites, including an order-processing system. Built hybrid mobile applications using PhoneGap, improving service accessibility.
PHP/Web Developer
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015
Developed large-scale travel and e-commerce platforms handling thousands of daily transactions. Created CMS and custom applications, improving data handling and automation. Technologies included Laravel, Yii, CakePHP, MySQL; administered Linux servers.
Senior Software Engineer at PRO
November 2, 2020 - Present
Engineered a Python-based monitoring and alerting system, integrating Google BigQuery and Datadog to improve observability and cut downtime by 40%.
Senior Web Developer at GetSwift
November 2, 2019 - November 2, 2020
Migrated core platform from plain PHP to Symfony framework, increasing system stability and decreasing bug-related downtime by 35%. Delivered backend services with 99.98% uptime, ensuring SLA compliance and strengthening enterprise client retention. Optimized REST API endpoints to handle increased order volume with reduced latency.
Senior Web Developer at Software Haus
October 1, 2017 - November 1, 2019
Directed a 12-member Agile development team, delivering 90% of projects on time while contributing to backend architecture and deployment strategies. Built a Laravel-based marketing automation platform with integrated payment processors, driving 18% increase in lead conversion. Developed and deployed a real-time messaging system (Node.js + VueJS), improving customer support resolution times by 25%.
Senior & Junior PHP Developer at Scopic; Hyperoptic; Orange Travel Group; ITAF; OneClick Solutions
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
Developed a large-scale travel booking platform for 8 countries, processing thousands of daily transactions and optimizing MySQL queries for high concurrency. Created and maintained CMS and e-commerce solutions handling 100K+ monthly visitors.
Software Engineer at PRO
November 2, 2020 - Present
Engineered a Python-based monitoring and alerting system, integrating Google BigQuery and DataDog to improve observability and cut downtime by 40%.
Senior & Junior PHP Developer at Scopic, Hyperoptic, Orange Travel Group, ITAF, OneClic Solutions
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
Developed large-scale travel booking platform for 8 countries, processing thousands of daily transactions and optimizing MySQL queries for high concurrency; created and maintained CMS and e-commerce solutions handling 100K+ monthly visitors.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree at ICT College of Vocational Studies
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2011
Bachelor’s Degree, Medical Informatics at ICT College of Vocational Studies
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2011
Bachelor's Degree at ICT College of Vocational Studies
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2011
Telecommunications Technology at Nikola Tesla
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005
Bachelor's Degree at ICT College of Vocational Studies
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2011
Telecommunications Technology at ETS Nikola Tesla
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005

Qualifications

IELTS – Expert Level
January 1, 2015 - November 30, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Computers & Electronics, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment