About me

Career path

I am a young professional with over 10 years of experience in the IT industry. I have a Master's degree from the Faculty of Economics, specializing in IT Management. During my college days, I embarked on my professional journey through various internships in the IT industry. I started from Level 1 technical support, then transitioned to an apprenticeship as a BI analyst, and eventually became an implementation specialist for in-house software. These experiences have provided me with a solid foundation for new adventures. πŸš€
Between 2015 and 2018, I was focused on my QA career, progressing from a Junior QA Engineer to a Senior QA Engineer. Software testing and automation have become my passion, along with everything related to the proper processes behind software development. To enhance my knowledge, build a network, and grow as a professional, my colleagues and I started a local meetup called Split QA Meetup. πŸ› πŸ™…πŸ»β€β™‚οΈ
After gaining a few years of experience and confidence, I decided to establish my own legal entity and offer my services. One of my initial clients was a prominent local agency where I worked as a QA Lead and Business Analyst for their major project at that time. Through this engagement, I acquired additional skills in project scoping, teamwork, business requirements, customer research, and product revision. This experience confirmed that my career was shifting more towards product roles, prompting me to pursue further education and embark on the journey of Product Management. πŸ‘¨πŸ»β€πŸ’» πŸ“¦
As a freelancer (an individual contractor), projects started coming my way one after another. This allowed me to develop the skills to quickly adapt to industry changes and understand various business problems that people are trying to solve. With a proven track record of success, the right skill set, and the experience I have gathered, I successfully went through the vetting process of the world's best freelance and remote professional platforms, including Toptal and others. Today, I am well-established in the market and open to working with new clients worldwide. 🀝
Feel free to send me a message, and I will be happy to share my full CV with you.
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Personal

As a father of three πŸ‘¦πŸΌ πŸ‘§πŸ» πŸ‘ΆπŸΌ, my private life is quite busy. Whenever possible, my family and I enjoy going on trips and escaping for weekends.
However, I also have activities that I am passionate about and love spending my "me time" engaging in them. Sports, particularly basketball, is definitely one of my favorites. πŸ€
Additionally, I find joy in homebrewing my own beer 🍻. I have brewed 20 batches across 5 different styles, and my wife thoroughly enjoys my creations. My personal favorite beer style is DIPA (Double India Pale Ale).
With an entrepreneurial mindset, I am constantly seeking ways to innovate and create value. I find great inspiration in reading books on self-improvement and business as they provide me with valuable insights and strategies. These books help me continuously learn and grow both personally and professionally. I understand that personal development and business acumen go hand in hand, and I embrace these books as a means to expand my perspective and refine my entrepreneurial skills.