Dzenad Catic
Hello

I'm Dzenad Catic

Software developer | Wordpress Expert

Hello! I'm Dzenad, a seasoned web application developer with over a decade of experience crafting innovative and effective solutions.
I specialize in building dynamic, database-driven websites and applications, seamlessly integrating front-end and back-end technologies to deliver more than just functionality—solutions that provide real value. My expertise spans content management, database architecture, and modern programming frameworks, ensuring I stay ahead of web development trends.
With a proven track record of leading projects from concept to completion, I excel at collaborating with stakeholders to meet their objectives while fostering lasting partnerships.
My dedication to quality and delivering exceptional results defines my approach to every project.

Skills

Backend Development

  • Languages: PHP

    Proficient in PHP for backend logic, API development, and server-side programming.

Frameworks:
  • Laravel: Expertise in developing scalable web applications, RESTful APIs, and complex database interactions using Eloquent ORM.
  • Slim: Skilled in building lightweight APIs and microservices with Slim Framework.
Additional Skills:
  • RESTful APIs: Creating and consuming APIs for seamless frontend-backend integration.
  • Authentication Systems: Implemented secure login systems with JWT, OAuth, and role-based access control (RBAC).

Frontend Development

  • Languages: JavaScript

    Experienced in writing clean, modular, and efficient JavaScript code for interactive user interfaces.

Libraries & Frameworks:
  • React: Skilled in building dynamic single-page applications (SPAs) using React.
  • jQuery: Proficient in using jQuery for DOM manipulation, animations, and legacy support.
  • Vanilla JavaScript: Comfortable building lightweight, framework-independent web solutions.
Styling:
  • CSS Frameworks: Bootstrap, Tailwind
  • Custom Styling: Expertise in responsive design, Flexbox, CSS Grid, and CSS animations for modern UI/UX.
Additional Skills:
  • UI/UX Integration: Implementing designs from Figma or Adobe XD into fully responsive and accessible web pages.
  • Cross-Browser Compatibility: Ensuring consistent behavior across all major browsers.
  • Frontend Performance: Optimizing assets, reducing load times, and using lazy loading for images and resources.

WordPress Development

  • Theme Development:

    Expertise in building custom WordPress themes from scratch or utilizing themes from marketplaces with tailored modifications to meet client requirements.

  • Page Builders:

    Proficient in using popular WordPress page builders like Elementor, WPBakery, and Divi to create visually appealing and user-friendly designs.

  • Plugin Development:

    Skilled in developing custom plugins from scratch, as well as modifying existing plugins to extend functionality and fix issues.

  • Site Optimization:

    Experience in improving WordPress site performance through caching, image optimization, lazy loading, and minimizing CSS/JS files.

  • Search Engine Optimization:

    Familiar with Google Search Console for monitoring site health, fixing indexing issues, and enhancing visibility in search results.

DevOps & Deployment

  • Containerization:

    Skilled in using Docker for creating, managing, and deploying containerized applications in development and production environments.

  • CI/CD:

    Experienced in setting up Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins).

  • Hosting & Server Management:
    • Laravel Forge: Proficient in managing Laravel applications and automating server deployments.
    • cPanel & WHM: Expertise in managing hosting accounts and server configurations.
    • Apache/Nginx: Configured and optimized web servers for high performance and security.

  • Version Control:

    I use Git for source code management, branching strategies, and collaboration in team environments.

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Alternativa

IT Manager & Software Developer

Key Achievements:

  • Website Development:

    Built 3 websites from scratch, showcasing advanced functionality and user-friendly designs.

  • Custom Simulators:

    Developed interactive simulators for house roofing and sandwich panels, improving customer engagement and decision-making.

  • ERP System:

    Designed and implemented a full-featured ERP system using React and Laravel, streamlining business operations and boosting efficiency.

  • Time-Tracking Innovations:
    • Built a time-tracking system with face recognition to optimize employee attendance management.
    • Created a mobile app for employee time tracking, enhancing usability and productivity for the workforce.

  • Leadership:

    Acted as the main person in charge of software development, leading IT and server administration departments with a focus on innovation and operational excellence.

2021 - 2024

GTM

Wordpress Developer

Role Overview:

As a WordPress developer at GTM, I specialize in custom development and site maintenance, ensuring high performance, reliability, and tailored solutions for clients' specific needs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Custom Development:
    • Building custom WordPress themes and plugins to meet unique client requirements.
    • Extending existing themes and plugins for enhanced functionality.
  • Site Maintenance:
    • Regularly updating WordPress core, themes, and plugins to maintain security and compatibility.
    • Troubleshooting and resolving performance issues, ensuring sites remain optimized and user-friendly.
  • Optimization:

    Enhancing site performance through caching, image optimization, and database management.

  • Client Support:

    Providing ongoing technical support to address client concerns and implement requested changes.

2024 -

GTM

Lead developer

2016 - 2018

Pitch-box

Web Developer [PT]

Developed a comprehensive e-commerce application that automated the business processes for Pitchbox.
www.pitch-box.com

2013 - 2015

Famos d.d

System and Network administrator

  • Designing and planning the network.
  • Setting up the network.
  • Database administration
  • Web site administration
2004 - 2008

Funorama

Floor manager

Summer internship.

Education

2013 - 2014

Master of Information Technology

MIT&T

2008 - 2012

Bachelor of Information Technology

State univeristy of New YOrk at CANTON

Dual degree program

2016 - 2016

Windows Server 2012

Microsoft

Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 [70-410]

2020-2021

Danilo Vesovic Academy

Full stack development React & Node

PROJECTS


webSOFT
webSOFT provides an integrated view of core business processes, in real-time, using MYSQL database.

Websoft tracks:

  • Raw materials
  • Articles input/output
  • Monitor thermopanel productions
  • Employee monitoring
  • E-markering
  • Quick sales with bar code scanner
All actions are followed with quality reports. 40 users work on the application every day.

Technologies used: React, PhP, Laravel, Laravel Forge


  • Quotecalculator
  • Quotecalculator

webSOFT v2
webSOFT provides an integrated view of core business processes, in real-time, using MYSQL database.

Websoft tracks:

  • Raw materials
  • Articles input/output
  • Monitor thermopanel productions
  • Employee monitoring
  • E-markering
  • Quick sales with bar code scanner
All actions are followed with quality reports. 40 users work on the application every day.

Technologies used: PhP, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery, Bootstrap


  • Quotecalculator
  • Quotecalculator
  • Quotecalculator

ERV
Employee Time tracking software.
Technologies used: PhP, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery, Bootstrap, SLIM

  • ERV
  • ERV
  • ERV
  • ERV
  • ERV


Clockpass
Time records for employees (Australian Market). Integrated with Xero and Myob. Android and IOS supported for the system. Employee time tracking system designed primarly for the Australian market, featuring built-in support for Android and iOS apps, allowing employees to access the platform, and integrating smoothly with Xero and MYOB.

  • ERV
  • ERV
  • ERV
  • ERV
  • ERV

Quote Calculator
Generate a price, place an order and get your project started in minutes with interactive calculator.

Technologies used: HTML5, CSS3, ANGULAR, JAVA


  • Quotecalculator
  • Quotecalculator
  • Quotecalculator
  • Quotecalculator
  • Quotecalculator

Green muse academy
Company official web site

Technologies used: Wordpress, LearnDash, E-commerce (Dutchie)


Milltor's Leaf
Company official web site

Technologies used: Wordpress, E-commerce (Woocommerce)


Kannavis Botanicals
Company official web site

Technologies used: Wordpress, E-commerce (Woocommerce)


P3 distributing
Company official web site

Technologies used: Wordpress, E-commerce (Woocommerce)


Alternativa
Company official web site

Technologies used: HTML5, CSS3, Wordpress, SEO


CaptainCaz
Casino Review Site | Spanish & Latam markets

Technologies used: Wordpress | Custom theme development | Git | CI/CD pipeline | Docker


Capitan Casino
Casino Review Site | French markets

Technologies used: Wordpress | Multi site / Several sites run under one installation | Custom theme development | Git | CI/CD pipeline | Docker


MoneyRadar
Finance site

Technologies used: Wordpress | Custom figma design converted, created with guttenberg blocks and run on Astra theme. | Custom theme development | Git | CI/CD pipeline | Docker


CritiqueJeu
A French-language iGaming guide and review site

Technologies used: Wordpress | Custom figma design converted to Wordpress site.


Droitdunet
Review finance site

Technologies used: Wordpress | Custom figma design converted, custom WP theme created


UssCyber Inc
Company official website

Technologies used: Bootstrap, .Net


XLiquidus
Company official website

Technologies used: Bootstrap, .Net


WSCE
Company official website

Technologies used: Bootstrap, .Net


My Interests

  • Bicycling
  • Watch Movies
  • Fishing
  • Swimming

Contact Me

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