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 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.
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.