24 year old full stack developer from Slovenia currently working at The Calda.
In this company I have been able to work on multiple projects from start to finish, spanning from simple startup ideas to large enterprise solutions. Some projects I did alone, both frontend and backend and others we worked in a larger teams. Some of the projects I was able to work on are The Pitchsafe, The Superdex, NatureMe, RateCards and many more. Before Calda, I have worked in a larger company XLAB for 3 years and in Razorpeak, a small startup building a crypto arbitrage trading bot. Me and a couple of my friends have also tried our luck with a startup on our own called Prskalnik which is still living. Currently I am also working on a startup of my own with two friends called Avarra.
I have been programming since the age 12, and since then I explored many different areas of software development, including game development, hardware, cybersecurity, DevOps, and more. Over time, I found myself leaning toward web development, with a particular focus on backend development.
I have witnessed many changes across the industry as a whole, and I am learning to embrace them. I am talking about AI if it is not obvious. I believe that extensive dependence on AI agents can lead to decline in code quality and, eventually, in the quality of finished products. In many ways, I think this has already caused a lot of degradation of software all around us. At the same time, the never-ending pursuit to optimization by some companiese and individuals has caused significant harm to the nature and, ultimately, to people as well. Still, I believe that when used correctly and in moderation, new technologies can help skilled developers become faster and more efficient. That is why I am still continuing to learn how to walk the fine line between using these tools wisely and depending on them too much.
In the end, my goal is simple (but hard to achieve): to create high-quality software that helps people and benefits nature.
My way of life is to do things intentionally, which probably explains why I have so many different hobbies and why simple things often become small research projects.
I listen to vinyl because it makes me slow down and choose music myself, instead of letting an algorithm decide my mood. I drive a 2001 Toyota Celica because I like things with character, even if that character sometimes makes strange noises. I enjoy learning how to brew good coffee because it turns a daily habit into a small ritual. I learn about fashion so I can express myself better, and about investing and finances so I can take care of my future without turning life into a casino with spreadsheets.
This approach has definitely made things more complicated, but it has also made them more meaningful. I could choose whatever is fastest and easiest, but I like paying attention to the details. Maybe intentional living makes everything a little harder, but it also makes me enjoy everything a lot more.
