NEJC
FURH
Building polished digital experiences with React, Next.js & React Native. Currently at Birdbuddy.
Introduction
About Me.
I'm a full-stack web developer and product engineer, driven by curiosity since childhood — dismantling gadgets and breaking them. From “Hello, world” in plain JavaScript to delivering great experiences in React - I feel there is always more to learn and explore in the world of software development.
I obsess over pixel-perfect designs and seamless interactions. My goal is to bring creative visions to life through code and design.
Current Role
Product Engineer
Birdbuddy Inc.
Location
Slovenia / US
Remote & On-site
Education
Master's Degree
International Relations
Freelance
Web Developer
Since 2022
- HTML
- CSS
- JavaScript
- TypeScript
- React
- Next.js
- Node.js
- Express.js
- MongoDB
- PostgreSQL
- Redux Toolkit
- Prisma
- Vercel
- Framer Motion
- Tailwind CSS
- GraphQL
Away from the keyboard I'm usually on a football pitch, in front of a screen for entirely different reasons, or someplace new. The drone is my excuse to slow down and look at a place twice — once on foot, once from above. A few favourites from those trips are below.
My Career
Work Experience.
Product Engineer
Birdbuddy Inc. - Slovenia & US
October 2024 - Present
- Building performant, accessible interfaces with React, Next.js, and GraphQL for a growing user base
- Shipping features end-to-end — from design collaboration through implementation to production monitoring
- Championing frontend best practices including component architecture, testing, and performance optimization
Head of Customer Engagement
Birdbuddy Inc. - Slovenia & US
February 2024 - October 2024
- Led customer experience strategy, building a community of engaged users and brand champions
- Established quality assurance processes that reduced support volume and strengthened brand reputation
- Drove proactive customer interactions that improved NPS and public perception across channels
3rd Level / Tech Support
Birdbuddy Inc. - Slovenia & US
December 2022 - January 2024
- Served as the final escalation point for complex hardware and software issues across BirdBuddy products
- Partnered with designers, PMs, and engineers to diagnose root causes and improve product reliability
- Synthesized recurring customer feedback into actionable reports that drove product improvements
Web / Software Developer
Self-employed / Freelance
October 2022 - Present
- Built and shipped full-stack web applications using React, Next.js, Node.js, and TypeScript
- Designed responsive, cross-browser UIs with Tailwind CSS and modern component architectures
- Integrated databases (MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Supabase) and third-party APIs for production-ready apps
IT Consultant & Support Specialist
Advisera / Conformio - Croatia
June 2022 - December 2022
- Managed Conformio platform administration and triaged support issues for the engineering team
- Bridged communication between customers and developers to accelerate issue resolution
- Worked daily with ZenDesk, JIRA, and Slack to streamline support workflows and deployment tracking
Expert Advisor & Diplomat
Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs - Slovenia
December 2019 - April 2022
- Analyzed political and economic policies to shape public relations strategies for international delegations
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to organize official state visits and diplomatic delegation programs
- Co-led the Youth Forum for Eastern Partnership during Slovenia's EU Council Presidency in 2021
My Career
Work Experience.
Product Engineer
Birdbuddy Inc. - Slovenia & US
October 2024 - Present
- Building performant, accessible interfaces with React, Next.js, and GraphQL for a growing user base
- Shipping features end-to-end — from design collaboration through implementation to production monitoring
- Championing frontend best practices including component architecture, testing, and performance optimization
Head of Customer Engagement
Birdbuddy Inc. - Slovenia & US
February 2024 - October 2024
- Led customer experience strategy, building a community of engaged users and brand champions
- Established quality assurance processes that reduced support volume and strengthened brand reputation
- Drove proactive customer interactions that improved NPS and public perception across channels
3rd Level / Tech Support
Birdbuddy Inc. - Slovenia & US
December 2022 - January 2024
- Served as the final escalation point for complex hardware and software issues across BirdBuddy products
- Partnered with designers, PMs, and engineers to diagnose root causes and improve product reliability
- Synthesized recurring customer feedback into actionable reports that drove product improvements
Web / Software Developer
Self-employed / Freelance
October 2022 - Present
- Built and shipped full-stack web applications using React, Next.js, Node.js, and TypeScript
- Designed responsive, cross-browser UIs with Tailwind CSS and modern component architectures
- Integrated databases (MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Supabase) and third-party APIs for production-ready apps
IT Consultant & Support Specialist
Advisera / Conformio - Croatia
June 2022 - December 2022
- Managed Conformio platform administration and triaged support issues for the engineering team
- Bridged communication between customers and developers to accelerate issue resolution
- Worked daily with ZenDesk, JIRA, and Slack to streamline support workflows and deployment tracking
Expert Advisor & Diplomat
Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs - Slovenia
December 2019 - April 2022
- Analyzed political and economic policies to shape public relations strategies for international delegations
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to organize official state visits and diplomatic delegation programs
- Co-led the Youth Forum for Eastern Partnership during Slovenia's EU Council Presidency in 2021
My Work
Projects.
A showcase of my latest web development creations. Each project includes links to GitHub repositories (if not private) and live demos(if available).
Design Lab
A showcase of multiple pages, interactive UI components featuring 3D effects, scroll-driven animations, drag & drop, parallax, and holographic tilt cards — built as a living reusable design system.
Twabblr
Real-time messenger clone with direct and group conversations, read receipts, image sharing, and online status — powered by Pusher for instant updates.
Backyard Skies
Mobile-only 3D survival game with bird flight mechanics, feeder placement, threat systems, and procedural terrain — built entirely in the browser with Three.js.
N-Drive
Cloud storage and secure file sharing platform with real-time sync, file organization, and team collaboration — backed by Convex for instant database updates.
Birdbuddy WIKI
A public bird encyclopedia featuring over 10,000 species with detailed profiles, images, and habitat information — a Wikipedia for birds, built for the Birdbuddy community.
Birdbuddy WIKI CMS
Content management system powering BB Wiki — enabling non-technical team members to create, edit, and publish documentation with a visual editor.
Birdbuddy Year in Birds
Birdbuddy Year in Birds is a spinoff of Spotify Wrapped, but for birds. Link leads to a global overview, preview opens a personalized Year in Birds that each Birdbuddy user received.
Friends of Nature
Conservation initiative website with full-screen animations, parallax effects, stacked cards, interactive carousels, and page visit analytics.
Wonder
Wonder is a platform for a new product that is currently in development after a successful Kickstarter campaign (raised more than $2.400.000).
ToDoCards
Card-based task manager with multiple OAuth providers (Google, Facebook, GitHub, X), custom lists, image uploads via Supabase, and a polished UI.
Elysantium
Luxury hotel website with an integrated admin panel featuring dashboard charts, booking management, cabin CRUD, guest records, and dark mode.
Domavia
A real estate listing platform for browsing and publishing properties for rent or sale. Find a house. Make it your home.
Blog.dev
Personal development blog platform with admin authentication, CRUD operations, MongoDB persistence, and posts sorted by date with image support.
Get in Touch
Contact.
Have a project in mind or want to collaborate? I'd love to hear from you. Drop me a message and I'll get back to you as soon as possible.