Experience
symphony.is
Jan 2025 – PresentSenior Delivery Manager
symphony.is
Dec 2022 – Dec 2024 · 2 yrs 1 moDelivery Manager
As Delivery Manager at symphony.is, I led the end-to-end delivery of enterprise-scale, cloud-native platforms for media-tech and consulting clients. Partnering with product, design, engineering, and client stakeholders, I translated complex business requirements into clear roadmaps, MVPs, and production-grade solutions, while embedding data-driven decision-making and pragmatic Agile practices to accelerate value delivery.
- Managed full lifecycle engagements from pre-sales scoping through MVP launch, scale-up and ongoing support.
- Acted as primary client liaison, defining success criteria, negotiating scope, and aligning delivery plans with strategic objectives.
- Owned project budgets, resource allocation, and risk registers to ensure on-time, on-budget outcomes.
- Coached and empowered distributed Agile teams, fostering psychological safety, accountability, and iterative improvement.
- Conducted technical due diligence, feasibility studies, build-vs-buy analyses, and architecture reviews, to inform investment decisions.
- Implemented KPI dashboards and reporting frameworks to track velocity, quality metrics, and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Delivered an MVP for a unified asset-review platform that automated manual workflows and became the organization's standard for editorial review.
- Directed cross-functional teams to consistently meet or exceed milestone targets, achieving 95% on-time delivery rate.
- Launched a cloud-based recommendation engine integrated with client systems, driving a 20% uplift in user engagement.
- Instituted proactive incident management and automated health-checks, resulting in zero high-severity outages and strengthened client trust.
DiRoots Limitada, Portugal
Mar 2022 – Nov 2022 · 9 mosChief Technology Officer
Represented the technology arm of DiRoots by defining and executing the company's tech vision and strategy. Successfully managed and expanded the proprietary product portfolio, DiRootsOne, ProSheets, and DiStellar, while shaping the product development roadmap to drive innovation, user growth, and market leadership.
- Defined and communicated the overall technology vision, strategy, and multi-year roadmap for DiRootsOne, ProSheets, and DiStellar.
- Led remote, cross-functional engineering teams through sprint planning, backlog refinement, and delivery of both custom software solutions and internal product enhancements.
- Partnered with clients and stakeholders to elicit business requirements, identify workflow gaps, and architect tailored solutions that improved operational efficiency.
- Scoped project proposals, negotiated contracts, and managed trade-offs to ensure on-time delivery aligned with budget and strategic objectives.
- Optimized resource allocation across the portfolio, resolving dependencies and accelerating delivery timelines.
- Established policies and procedures for technology governance, data security, and risk management to ensure compliance and resilience.
- Championed Agile adoption and Scrum practices across all departments, coaching teams in continuous improvement and high-velocity delivery.
- Served as Product Manager for DiRootsOne, ProSheets, and DiStellar, ensuring feature releases met market demand and customer needs.
- Shortlisted by the London Construction Awards as one of 12 global rising stars in the AEC industry for 2022.
- Scaled DiRootsOne's active user base from 2,000 to ~150,000 by planning and delivering eight major modules over 2.5 years.
- Launched custom software development services that grew company revenue by 70% and cemented DiRoots as a leader in Autodesk Revit platform solutions.
DiRoots Limited, UK
Oct 2019 – Mar 2022 · 2 yrs 7 mosDigital Technology Manager
As Digital Technology Manager at DiRoots Limited, I spearheaded the end-to-end delivery of the company's inaugural software products, establishing scalable development practices and a resilient organizational structure. I built and mentored a cross-functional team, selected the core technology stack, and drove continuous improvement across processes and tooling to support rapid module releases for DiRootsOne.
- Managed full-cycle software development, from initial discovery and requirements gathering through to deployment, maintenance, and iterative enhancements.
- Conducted recruitment, selection, and onboarding of engineers, cultivating a high-performing, collaborative team environment.
- Defined and maintained internal processes, policies, and standards (coding conventions, QA checks, release workflows) to ensure consistent delivery quality.
- Selected and governed the company's core technology portfolio, introducing and administering Jira, GitLab, and GitHub for issue tracking, source control, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Oversaw day-to-day client communication: presented progress reports, identified and mitigated risks, and managed stakeholder expectations.
- Architected and implemented a transition from an organic to a matrix organizational structure, clarifying roles, responsibilities, and cross-team dependencies.
- Championed the adoption of Agile practices, coaching teams in Scrum rituals, backlog refinement, and value-driven delivery.
- Planned and led the development and launch of eight major modules for DiRootsOne, expanding the product's feature set and driving user engagement.
- Established the company's first formalized agile transformation, achieving a sustainable sprint cadence and improving on-time delivery rates by over 30%.
- Implemented Jira, GitLab, and GitHub workflows that reduced release cycle times by 25% and enhanced visibility into development metrics.
- Restructured the organization into a matrix model, enabling efficient resource sharing and accelerating cross-functional collaboration.
- Grew the technology team from initial hires to a fully staffed unit, supporting the product roadmap and positioning DiRootsOne for rapid market growth.
GeoINOVA informatički inženjering, BiH
Feb 2012 – Oct 2019 · 7 yrs 8 mosBIM Specialist & Head of ATC/ACC Center
As BIM Specialist and Head of the official Autodesk Training and Certification Center (ATC/ACC) for Bosnia and Herzegovina, I led the design and delivery of tailored BIM and GIS solutions across private companies, government institutions, and local municipalities. I established and managed comprehensive training programs, guided accreditation processes, and championed advanced visualization techniques to build regional expertise in computer-aided design and modeling.
- Directed the ATC/ACC Center: administered Autodesk certification processes, managed accreditation, and maintained training standards nationwide.
- Designed and implemented custom BIM and GIS solutions, aligning software deployments with client workflows to enhance operational efficiency.
- Developed and delivered training courses in AutoCAD, Revit, 3Ds Max, Vray, Photoshop, Rhino, and Grasshopper 3D, equipping professionals with visualization and modeling skills.
- Consulted with stakeholders to assess technical requirements, identify process gaps, and recommend best-practice configurations for project delivery.
- Founded the first and only official Autodesk Training and Certification Center in Bosnia and Herzegovina, securing accreditation and driving regional adoption of certified BIM workflows.
- Trained over 800 engineers in BIM, GIS, and 3D modeling/visualization pipelines, significantly expanding the local talent pool.
- Achieved Autodesk Certified Professional status ten times across AutoCAD, Revit (Architecture & Structure), and 3Ds Max, demonstrating deep technical expertise.
- Provided technical consulting and implementation to more than 70 private companies and municipalities, facilitating digital transformation in the AEC sector.
- Launched and led a unique 4-month digital architectural design course covering advanced CAD, BIM, and visualization tools, setting a benchmark for professional development in the region.
Skills
Project Management & Leadership
Agile & Methodologies
Business Analysis & Strategy
Technical & Design
Software & Tools
Recognitions
London Construction Awards 2022 - Global Rising Stars of AEC/O Industry
Shortlisted by the London Construction Awards as one of 12 global rising stars of the AEC industry in 2022, recognized for overall contributions to the industry and advancements in automation within the Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operations (AEC/O) sector.
Certifications
Education
Master of Science (MSc), Architecture
Faculty of Architecture Engineering and Geodesy at University of Banja Luka • Graduated Feb 2024
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Architecture
Faculty of Architecture Engineering and Geodesy at University of Banja Luka • Graduated Jul 2011