WORK EXPERIENCE

techXflow d.o.o. (November 2023 - Present)
Position: AI Forward Deployed Engineer

Building production AI systems and providing strategic AI consulting for enterprise clients.

  • Selected Projects (2024–2026):
    • AI Citizen Assistant – Municipality of Legrad (2026): Trilingual (HR/HU/EN) RAG assistant giving residents source-cited answers about local-government services, each linked to the exact official document. EU-hosted; multi-LLM, GCP.
    • Manufacturing BI Platform (2026): Dashboards turning ERP data into management analytics across production, warehouse, sales and procurement, with drill-down and automatic anomaly detection. Python data pipeline, SQL.
    • Automated Offer Generation (2026): Reads incoming technical specs (Excel/PDF), matches each line item to a product and price from the client's catalogue, and drafts a ready-to-send quote in minutes — with confidence scoring and human-in-the-loop approval.
    • Linux Network Infrastructure (2026): Centralized device-fleet management with automated traffic routing, secure remote access (VPN), automatic failover and 24/7 monitoring.
    • SmartWay Design Portal (2025–2026): Full-stack e-content platform with bank-transfer payment flow and a two-brand newsletter system. React 18/TypeScript, Firebase, Tailwind CSS.
    • Construction Coordination Platform (Q4 2025): Web app replacing a manual Excel process for the construction sector; coordinates stakeholders, contracts and financials. Cut record-search time from 10–15 min to <30 sec. FastAPI, React 19/TypeScript, PostgreSQL, GCP Cloud Run.
    • Banking Sector AI Consulting – HPB d.d. (2025): Strategic AI workshops for the management board and senior leadership at Croatia's national-level bank.
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  • Core Activities:
    • AI product feasibility assessment and architecture design
    • End-to-end development: data pipelines → backend → frontend → deployment
    • Client consulting on AI strategy and implementation
    • Rapid prototyping and PoC development
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Technical School Čakovec (September 2018 - November 2023):

Position: Head of the Regional Competence Center for Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics (March 2022 – November 2023) - Establishment Phase
  • Engaged in the implementation of two EU projects (EBRD - European Fund for Regional Development, ESF - European Social Fund) valued at €7.5 million, dedicated to the establishment of the Center.
  • Outlined specifications for didactic equipment and machinery in the domains of mechatronics, automation, electrical engineering, and renewable energy for procurement purposes
  • Outlined specifications for teacher training initiatives and study excursions for procurement purposes:
    • welding (IWE), CAD/CAM, metrology course, automation, industrial robotics, thermographer training,
    • visits equipment suppliers, educational institutions, etc.
  • Spearheaded multiple project-based initiatives such as:
    • educational visits to schools in Bavaria, the Automatica fair in Munich, EMCO equipment sessions, the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, and more,
    • engaged in partnerships with entities like PUO Algebra and associated schools.
    • organization of in-house training on didactic equipment and machines
    • defined the media campaign and promotional materials for procurement.
    • participation in the organization of events including conferences, camps, hubs, open days, and more within the Regional Competence Center
    • attended educational leadership training.
Position: Teacher of Electrical Group Subjects Duration: September (2018 – March 2022)
  • Conducted comprehensive lectures on various topics including, but not limited to:
    • Microcontrollers: Theory, practical sessions, Arduino, C/C++, interrupts, timers, assembler, and more.
    • PLCs and Microcontrollers: Theory, practical sessions, involving Siemens Logo, sensors, various el. motors, and more.
    • Embedded Systems: Theory, practical sessions, fundamentals, sensors, actuators, communication modes, and more.
    • Manipulators and robots: Theory, practical sessions, industrial manipulators, Fischertechnik robotic arm control using Python.
    • Automation: Theory, practical sessions, digital logic, PLCs, block programming, basics of automatic control and regulation.
    • Additional subjects such as technical/business communication, foundational electrical engineering and electronics, and technical documentation.
  • Acted as a Class Master.
  • Led the team for Renewable Energy Sources
  • Chaired the school's Professional Council of Electrical Engineering.

ENERGY PLUS d.o.o. (January 2016 - July 2018):

Position: Head of International Projects and Sales Network
  • Facilitated continuous support for top-tier international clients by:
    • Undertaking on-site customer visits.
    • Orchestrating and delivering workshops.
    • Supplying in-depth technical data insights on current products and forthcoming innovations.
    • Determining competitive product pricing structures.
    • Gathering critical market feedback concerning product pricing and features.
  • Coordination with LED lighting development and production departments.
  • Collaboration on LED lighting projects for industrial and public sectors within domestic markets.
  • Collaboration on investment projects sustained through savings, with a particular focus on Energy Performance Contracting
  • Orchestrated and showcased company products and innovations at the esteemed Light&Building Fairs in Frankfurt (2016 & 2018).
  • Led efforts in proposal drafting, application submission, and execution of projects supported by both national and EU funds, including
  • Formulated marketing strategies and developed promotional materials in compliance with technical documentation.
  • Contributed actively to the company's strategic reorganization.
  • Offered advisory services to the company’s top management, providing insights on organizational restructuring, company growth, and effective business policies.

Međimurska energetska agencija d.o.o. (January 2013 - January 2016)
Position: Agency Director
Primary Achievements:
  • Strategic Business Transformation: Spearheaded the agency's transition from primary reliance on funder donations to achieving complete self-sustainability. The agency diversified its financial backing, drawing from three key sources: EU projects, market services, and tasks executed on behalf of the agency's funder/owner.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Oversaw overall agency operations, providing direction and managing resources.
  • Identified opportunities and procured sources of funding to ensure continued growth.
  • Fostered and nurtured partnerships with county institutions, official bodies, strategic partners, and service beneficiaries.
  • EU Projects Involvement:
    • AAT Geothermae Project: Led the project application for the NER300 program of the European Union aimed at innovating geothermal power stations. This project was recognized and awarded with a €14.7 million.
    • EUPER Project: Played a pivotal role as the coordinator, emphasizing energy efficiency to combat energy poverty, a collaboration under the Slovenia-Croatia cross-border program.
    • Actively participated as a partner in projects like the Bioregio, IR-OVE, all under the Slovenia-Croatia cross-border initiative.
  • Founder-Directed Initiatives:
    • Applied for and coordinated the "We Love Međimurje – We Use Renewable Energy Sources" campaign, promoting and subsidizing the adoption of biomass boiler systems and solar setups in private residences.
    • Applied for and coordinated the "We Love Međimurje – We Save Energy" campaign, promoting and subsidizing household energy efficiency improvements, including thermal envelope systems and window replacements
    • Conceptualized and implemented multiple workshops, grant proposals, and projects within the renewable energy and energy efficiency sectors.
    • Supervised the project focusing on systematic energy management in public facilities across Međimurje County.
  • Consultancy Services:
    • Provided expert advice to Međimurje County on topics related to energy efficiency and renewable energy.
    • Coordinated project initiatives for the creation of pre-feasibility analyses and developmental blueprints for broadband infrastructure in Upper Međimurje.
    • Contributed to the working group promoting integrated passenger transportation across Međimurje, Varaždin, and Koprivnica-Križevci Counties.
  • Market-Driven Endeavors:
    • Led the coordination of strategic documents within the realm of energy efficiency and renewable energy for Međimurje County, including for cities like Čakovec and Prelog.
    • Coordinator of activities and energy certifier for public lighting in the Cities of Koprivnica, Čakovec, Prelog, Mursko Središće, and Nedelišće Municipality

DORS PROJEKT d.o.o. (August 2010 - December 2012)

Position: Licensed Designer
  • Designing and participating in electrical installation designs for residential, commercial, and industrial infrastructures including homes, luxury villas, business facilities, warehouses, and manufacturing halls.
  • Designing “smart home” projects
  • Designing lighting projects
  • Designing photovoltaic power plants projects
  • Provided expert consultations on legal regulations pertaining to the design and implementation of renewable energy sources, ensuring projects adhere to current standards.
  • Advised clients on processes and requirements to achieve the status of a privileged electrical energy producer from renewable sources, promoting green energy production.

ZG-PROJEKT d.o.o. (November 2007 - July 2010)

Position: Designer
  • Designing electrical installation projects for highways and tunnels
  • Designing projects for connecting and supplying electrical energy of variable traffic signaling and equipment
  • Designing road lighting projects and estimating savings on lighting fixture replacements
  • Designing distribution telecommunication duct system
  • Assisting in designing video surveillance projects
  • Leading the electrical department in project planning

V-elin d.o.o. (June 2006- September 2007)

Position: Development Engineer
  • Assisting in the development of digital and analog systems (microcontrollers, designing printed circuit boards)
  • Participation in the creation of a water level monitoring system
  • Preparation of technical documentation
  • Assisting in the development of software support in the system for data collection and display