Ogrodje

Ogrodje is a Slovenian tech/dev podcast and a community. Our mission is to share the experience, deepen the knowledge and empower the technology enthusiast and professionals.

We started Ogrodje with the idea to give something back and help elevate the quality and know-how about the technology in the region.

In November 2022, Ogrodje became the number 1. tech podcast in the region on Apple Podcasts.

Founder and host

OPALAB d.o.o.

OPALAB is a niche consulting company specialising in deep tech and web technologies. We help companies around the globe build and scale their online products and services. We use modern technologies and agile principles. We specialise in Scala, JavaScript, Python and Ruby.

Founder

GlobalWebIndex

GlobalWebIndex is a market research company that provides audience profiling data across 44 countries to the world’s largest brands, marketing agencies and media organisations. 

We maintain a global panel of more than 22 million connected consumers which we leverage to create 20,000 data points on the behaviours of internet users around the world.

My role is to build and lead the development of audience profiling and market research products of the future, now!

Engineering Lead

As Engineering Manager and Architect at GlobalWebIndex, my main responsibility is to lead the team and build the technology that makes Pollpass. 

Pollpass is distributed real-time engine and platform for modern market research. It is capable of surveying thousands of respondents globally and feed the information into GlobalWebIndex its partners and clients.

GlobalWebIndex is a market research company that provides audience profiling data across 44 countries to the world’s largest brands, marketing agencies and media organisations. 

At GlobalWebIndex we maintain a global panel of more than 22+ million connected consumers which we leverage to create 20,000 data points on the behaviours of internet users around the world.

Engineering Manager / Software Architect

Senior Web Developer

Databox.com

Databox is a mobile-first business analytics platform built to help you understand what's going on with your business. You can connect your cloud data sources, spreadsheets, databases and custom integrations to organize all of your business KPIs in one place. Create your own unique mobile dashboards, with many supported visualization types (line, bar, pie charts, funnels, tables, ...), present your data on your office TV, and collaborate and discuss around your metrics with others via Slack.

While working for Databox I was responsible for Databox Connect Platform; built with Node.js a RethinkDB. Bundled with Docker and Swarm; hosted on AWS.

I'm also the author of Databox SDKs for Ruby, Python and Go and co-author of SDKs for Java and PHP.

- Databox iOS app - https://itunes.apple.com/si/app/databox-analytics/id940584421
- Databox Android app - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.databox
- Databox SDKs - https://developers.databox.com

Senior Software Engineer

SNAGR

SNAGR is music artists search engine. It seeks on 12+ different streaming/video/music sites for artists. The sites are searched in parallel and results are on-the-fly combined, ranked and sorted to give user readable and understandable overview. SNAGR was acquired by WbSrch.com in March 2016 and is now known as musicsrch.com.

MUBI

MUBI is an online cinema and social network that gives the latest news on films and awards from all around the world. I've joined MUBI as a freelance contractor. During my time with MUBI I've implemented ElasticSearch, helped with recommendation engine, scheduler, API and 3rd party integrations.

Fika, Inc.

Fika is mobile startup and app founded by Robert Farazin (Y-Combinator, Techstars) in 2013. Fika provides simple, fast and pretty way to organise casual events with your friends. My role as CTO was to build and lead a team of  mobile developers while working on architecture and backend. Stack was Ruby / Rails, Android, iOS, Scrum and CI.

Fika for Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wefika
Fika for iOS - https://itunes.apple.com/si/app/fika/id771179360?mt=8
Fika on Web - http://www.wefika.com

D.Labs

D.Labs is outsourcing company focused on building great products and services for UK startups. I've built and lead team of professional Ruby / Rails and JavaScript developers.

Team Lead and Ruby Senior Developer

mexan AG

Mexan GmbH is Swiss based company providing consulting and development services to Swiss clients. During my time with Mexan I was building Vendery Shopping Platform and some other Ruby / PHP projects.

Senior Ruby Developer

Jabolko.org

- Complete rewrite of Jabolko.org from Rails 2.x to Rails 3.x.
- Implementation of IndexTank search engine.
- Optimization and implementation of new functionalities.
- Implementing new functionalities and fixing bugs.
- Article suggestion system implementation

Senior Ruby Developer and Technical consultant

Oto Brglez is a seasoned software engineer, manager, and architect with 20+ years of experience in modern front-end and back-end development. He's a prominent figure in the Slovenian tech community, delivering high-quality software solutions and staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends. Oto is an excellent communicator, team player, and mentor with a passion for technology. He hosts the Ogrodje podcast, sharing his insights and expertise. If you need a top-performing software professional to build your team and deliver outstanding results, Oto Brglez is your ideal candidate.

Oto Brglez

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Head of HR

Optiweb - Web Specialties

I joined Optiweb when it had 20 employees, and in seven years, it grew to 70 employees. HR did not exist back then, and HR practices were also non-existent. My task was to build all HR from scratch. From the beginning until today, I have also been a part of the leadership team, contributing to all strategic decisions at the company level. I am responsible for a team of two direct reports (one at the moment).

Strategic (HR) Leadership
- Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the company's overall business goals.
- Collaborate with management to understand and address HR needs that support organisational objectives.

Talent Acquisition:
- Oversee the recruitment and selection process to attract and retain top talent.
- Implement effective onboarding programs to integrate new hires into the organisation.
- Employer branding activities. 

Performance Management:
- Lead performance management processes, including goal-setting, regular feedback, and performance reviews.
- Implement strategies to enhance employee performance and engagement.

Training and Development:
- Identify training needs and develop programs to enhance employee skills and capabilities.
- Support career development.

Compensation and Benefits:
- Manage and administer compensation and benefits programs.
- Ensure competitive and equitable pay structures and benefits packages.

HR Operations:
- Oversee day-to-day HR operations and processes.
- Maintain accurate HR records and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Employee Engagement:
- Develop and implement initiatives to enhance employee engagement and satisfaction.
- Conduct regular surveys and feedback sessions to assess employee morale.

Chief Human Resources Officer

Atlantic Grupa

As HR Recruiter I'm responsible for recruitment and onboarding for Slovenian, BIH and Russia and for developing and implementing processes to ensure appropriate selection, hiring and placement. 

My main responsabilities regarding selection process are:
- Developing/maintaining HR recruitment and  procedures.
- Establishing recruitment strategy and sources.
- Advise management on all the questions regarding employment.
- Determine appropriate sourcing method.
- Develop selection criteria and defining selection channels.
- Accountible for preselection and selection process.
- Accountible for psychological testing and selection interviews.
- Accountable for preparing job offer.

My other responsabilities are:
- Organization and implementation of internal workshops.
- Managing different projects (value day, value a colleague,...).
- Cooperation in different projects (employer branding, AG green company,...).
- Organization of different events.
- Development of assessment centers.
- Presentation of AG Company on fairs and faculties.

HR Recruiter for Slovenia, BIH and Russia

As HR operations specialist I'm resposnsible for all operational human resources related activities and other activities and projects.

My main resposabilities are:
- developing HR policies and procedures and HR regulatory compliance overseeing
- preparation of the work contract
- participation in the planning process
- understanding and intrepreting labor law
- implementation of psychological testing and selection interviews
- organization and implementation of internal workshops
- managing different projects (measurement of engameent, value day, value a colleague,...)
- cooperation in different projects (employer branding, AG green company,...)
- organization of different events
- development of assessment centers
- presentation of AG Company on fairs and faculties

HR Operations Specialist

Atlantic Grupa is one of the leading food companies in the region with the renowned regional brands and 4500 employees. The company headquarter is in Zagreb, production plants are situated in Croatia, Germany, Slovenia, B&H, Serbia and Macedonia, representative offices are located in 11 countries and  products are represent in more than 30 markets worldwide.
 
I'm mostly taking care of selection and recruitment and other HR activities:
- psychological testing 
- selection interviews
- recruitment
- measurment of engagement
- internal workshops
- organization of team buildings
- presentations of AG Company on fairs and faculties
- assessment center

HR Specialist Junior

HR Intern

Student

O.K. Consulting

Individual and group psychological testing, analysing psychological tests, being present at selection interviews, learning about selection processes, working on projects.

NLB d.d.

While I was working as a student in HR department I acquired knowledge about the following:
- recruitment, selection and psychological evaluation of candidates
- people development
- competencies assessment

Student in HR department

With a background in psychology, my professional career forms a mosaic of different experiences - from multinational FMCG environments to establishing HR from the ground up in a mid-sized IT company, and currently contributing to a rapidly growing international IT company in the healthcare sector. This diverse journey has equipped me with the knowledge and expertise to provide a strategic HR perspective that aligns with business objectives.

I focus on creating thriving work environments by combining a people-centric approach with business goals. My dedication to building empowered teams is complemented by my coaching skills, allowing me to support their growth and success effectively.

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