Sasha Drmic
Frontend Web Engineer in Serbia
About
I am a seasoned Frontend Engineer with 9 years of experience crafting engaging user interfaces and robust web applications. I'm skilled in multiple modern JavaScript frameworks, but my favourite is React. I've successfully created high-impact solutions from inception to production and monitoring. I consider myself practical, but most importantly dependable, and I am told I quickly turn business needs into shippable features.
I am experienced in collaborating with remote teams and I love learning and implementing best UI/UX practices.
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Work Experience
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I worked on multiple core features for a storytelling/marketing campaign product used by many popular brands such as:
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Implemented features enabling brands in sports, music, and entertainment to enhance user engagement on web pages and mobile apps.
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Developed "fan wall" software for big screens at conferences, sports, and music events.
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Developed and maintained content curation and accounts management software.
My favorite feature I worked on was Productising InScreens (internal name for digital collages) which allowed users to modify the look of the screen without developer input making it more user-friendly, while also giving me a chance to set up a CI/CD pipeline for this feature, as well as perfect my skills in SDK development and delivery.
Technologies Used:
React, TypeScript, GraphQL, Vite.js, Storybook, Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress, Styled Components, CSS Modules, GitHub Actions, AWS
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I developed a B2B SaaS product aimed at gathering users’ files from various platforms into a single centralised space.
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I created an app featuring a search page, cloud directory, data-driven suggestions for reducing software costs, facial recognition, and integrations with popular tools to optimise company workflows.
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I mentored and assisted junior developers, providing guidance and support to enhance their skills and contributions.
Technologies Used:
Vue.js, Vuex, Stripe SDK, CSS
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Developed websites and web applications using the Angular framework for various clients, including IDJ TV.
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I was responsible for project setup, library selection, and tools usage.
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Engaged in client discussions to understand and document project features.
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Collaborated with backend developers to integrate APIs and ensure seamless data flow.
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Troubleshooted and resolved front-end issues, ensuring timely solutions and minimal disruption.
Technologies Used: Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, CSS,
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Built static websites using HTML, CSS, and jQuery for small business owners.
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Developed eCommerce websites with custom WordPress and WooCommerce themes, including PayPal integration.
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Converted Photoshop designs into HTML and CSS for pixel-perfect implementation.
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Deployed websites, handling all aspects of the deployment process.
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Set up domain names, including DNS configuration and management for clients.
Projects
I created a Pomodoro timer with features including:
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customisable session durations
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statistics page
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light/dark modes
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notification sounds
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offline mode.
The app gained attention from popular blogs such as Fast Company and Zapier and still has around 10k monthly active users.
Technologies used: React, Firebase, Jest, Enzyme, Material UI.
Side Projects
I developed an application to simplify the hiring process for companies and candidates.
I utilized Next.js, Supabase, Stripe SDK, and Tailwind to build and deploy the app.
I developed a website for a Web3 company using Gatsby.js, Styled Components, and Heroku.
Awards
My Pomodoro App got included in an article published by Zapier.
Zapier said: "Pomodor is a great-looking, minimalist, web-based Pomodoro timer that's perfect for anyone just curious to try out the Pomodoro Technique or who only occasionally needs a Pomodoro app (it even has a Dark Mode)..."
"Pomodor stands out from the mediocre masses for a couple of reasons. The most important: you can customize the length of the work and break periods as well as the number of Pomodoros you do before a long break, so you can fit it into how you like to work."
My Pomodoro App got included in an article published by Fast Company.
Fast Company said: "While it certainly isn’t the first Pomodoro Technique-style timer on the web, Pomodor might be the most elegant. Behind its simple veneer are a lot of useful features..."
I graduated from Faculty of Technical Sciences (Bachelor of Information Technology) with a GPA of 9.37/10.00.
I was awarded a certificate of excellence for the highest GPA among all IT students.
Education
I acquired a degree as an engineer of Information Technology with a focus on software engineering and graduated with a 9.37/10.00 GPA.
I was also awarded a certificate of excellence for the best GPA among all IT students.