
Dino Ferizovic
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.
SKILLS
APTITUDES
EXPERIENCE
- Software Engineer ConsultantNovember 2023 - CurrentIKEAContract
• Built and shipped high-scale internal platforms at IKEA focused on making digital experiences more scalable and reliable• Developed QR-driven documentation platform replacing traditional paper manuals - customers scan product QR codes to access localized landing pages with manuals and assets based on region and language• Built admin platform for managing product documentation globally, helping reduce print costs and paper usage at significant scale• Replaced deprecated Firebase Dynamic Links with in-house deep linking infrastructure now handling 6-7M redirects monthly with seamless app opens and intelligent fallbacks• Developed DNS automation workflows, podcast delivery platform, and internal tooling for image moderation• Set up analytics infrastructure with data pipelines using Pub/Sub and BigQuery to stream app analytics• Optimized SQL queries to keep costs down while building Looker Studio dashboards that turned raw app data into actionable metrics for product and business teams
Skills: Python, Next.js, Tailwind CSS, React, GCP, Firestore, Node.js, FastAPI, Typescript, BigQuery, Pub/Sub, Looker Studio, Terraform - Senior Fullstack DeveloperOctober 2023 - CurrentGESHDOEmployment
• Working as an IT consultant through GESHDO, building full-stack systems and platforms for enterprise clients• Focused on scalable architecture, cloud infrastructure, and delivering solutions that solve real operational problems
Skills: Python, Next.js, Tailwind CSS, React, GCP, Firestore, Node.js, FastAPI, Typescript, BigQuery, Pub/Sub, Looker Studio, Terraform - Fullstack DeveloperAugust 2021 - October 2023NordAxonEmployment
• Built and shipped systems across AI, data, and web, focused on making things work in real-world scenarios• Led development of Emely, an AI-driven dialogue system powered by GPT-3.5 Turbo for structured job interviews - handled frontend, backend, APIs, deployment, branding, and marketing• Worked on Babelfisk project with Helsingborg City, building a data collection platform to improve speech-to-text for non-standard Swedish accents• Trained and evaluated models like Google Speech-to-Text, Azure Speech-to-Text, Whisper, and Wav2Letter to see what performs well outside of ideal conditions• Designed and developed NordAxon's website with admin portal, backed by FastAPI Python service built for flexibility and scalability• Built prototype data dashboard for Halmstad Municipality focused on improving safety around the central station using data-driven insights• Led development of verification platform for Verify Agency where companies go through ISO 26000-based assessments
Skills: React, GCP, Firestore, FastAPI, SCSS, UX/UI, Python, Machine Learning, Speech To Text - Freelance Digital DesignerJanuary 2013 - May 2021Self-Employed
• Worked with clients across different industries including driving schools, nightclubs, construction companies, health and supplement shops, and restaurants• Built everything from logos and brand identities to full websites and digital assets• Learned what different businesses actually need and how to turn that into something that works for them
Skills: Figma, Adobe Suite, Graphic Design, HTML, CSS, User Experience Research
EDUCATION
- Higher Vocational Degree, Object-Oriented Programming with AI competenceAugust 2020 - February 2022NBI/Handelsakademin
• Full-stack development program with a focus on AI and machine learning• Built applications using Python, Java, and JavaScript• Worked with data preprocessing and integrating ML models into actual systems• Solid foundation in OOP principles and software architecture
- Introduction to Programming in JavaJanuary 2020 - July 2020University of Gävle
• Intro to Java programming covering OOP fundamentals, design patterns, and data structures• Learned to write clean, maintainable code
- Bachelor's degree, Interaction & Communication DesignAugust 2009 - August 2012University of Borås
• Heavy focus on human-computer interaction and user-centered design• Spent a lot of time on user research, usability testing, and prototyping• Learned to design interfaces that actually make sense to people• Good balance of design thinking and practical implementation
- Introduction to Programming in C#April 2012 - June 2012Luleå University of Technology
• Short bootcamp covering C# basics
