Andrej Santic

Web/Frontend Developer / Specialist in Online Marketing Implementation

Zagreb, Croatia
Experience
Jan 2019 - Dec 2023
5 years
Essen, Germany

Web/Frontend Developer / Specialist in Online Marketing Implementation

Deichmann SE

Technologies used: IntelliJ IDEA, GIT, Jira, Bitbucket, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular, Google Tag Manager, Figma

  • Improved user interfaces for optimal user experiences and interactions
  • Created clear and concise technical documentation for frontend code, architecture, and integration processes
  • Developed and implemented data models (dataLayer) for seamless integration of online marketing tools in a Hybris 5/Hybris 6/SCAYLE environment
  • Collaborated with marketing teams to ensure accurate tracking, analytics, and user engagement
  • Maintained and enhanced frontend features using HTML5, CSS3, TypeScript, and JavaScript in the Angular framework
  • Developed advanced data models (GTM dataLayer) for integrating online marketing tools in single-page applications (SPAs) within the Hybris environment

Key tasks:

  • Translating UI/UX Figma designs into HTML5, CSS3, SCSS, and Angular
  • Implementing Google Universal Analytics, Enhanced E-Commerce (EEC), and GA4 tracking to capture valuable insights into user behavior and campaign performance
  • Integrating online marketing tools via Google Tag Manager and Adobe Dynamic Tag Manager
  • Providing solutions for GDPR-compliant management of user consent
  • Working with digital marketing teams to integrate various online marketing tools
  • Conducting comprehensive tests of frontend components to identify and fix bugs, compatibility issues, and performance bottlenecks
Jan 2012 - Present
13 years 7 months

Freelance Web/Frontend Developer

IT Web Solutions

Technologies used: WordPress (DIVI Builder), HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, PHP, Adobe XD

  • Successfully built WordPress websites for small and medium-sized businesses
  • Led all aspects of projects from conceptualization and design to website development and SEO optimization
  • Oversaw daily operations to ensure efficiency, quality, and compliance with industry best practices and standards
  • Built close relationships with clients to foster collaboration and drive business growth
  • Used technologies like WordPress (DIVI Builder), HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and PHP to create visually appealing and functional websites

Key tasks:

  • Designing and building WordPress websites for businesses in various industries with a focus on seamless user experiences and responsive design
  • Implementing effective SEO strategies to improve online visibility and increase organic traffic to client sites
  • Working closely with clients to translate unique requirements into engaging and functional web solutions
  • Managing the entire project lifecycle, from initial consultations and wireframing to final deployment and post-launch support
  • Creating visually appealing and user-centered websites in line with modern design trends and best practices
  • Building sites that not only showcase clients' offerings but also contribute to their online growth

Sample of recent projects:

  • Renody Austria – [link]
  • Paintball Streljana – [link]
  • Friz Studio – [link]
  • Paintball Zagreb – [link]
  • SkyCamView – [link]
  • Ruepke Fitness – [link]
  • Seeberger Real Estate – [link]
  • Ravecon – [link]
  • Vrsna Chocolates – [link]
  • Miller Real Estate – [link]
  • Eufondovi – [link]
  • FloraHome – [link]
Jan 2007 - Dec 2012
6 years
Zagreb, Croatia

Sales Engineer / All-rounder

Marus-ATM d.o.o

  • Comprehensive planning, strategic consulting, and dedicated customer support in industrial gas and liquid measurement
  • Providing industrial solutions to monitor physical parameters like temperature, pressure, flow, viscosity, humidity, density, and level
Jan 2001 - Dec 2006
6 years
Herrenberg, Germany

Freelancer

IBM Deutschland GmbH

  • Led the setup and monitoring of the IBM.com web presence for the sales sector in the German-speaking region
  • Created IBM shops using the Websphere platform
  • Conducted user tests including preparation and execution
Jan 2000 - Dec 2001
2 years
Stuttgart, Germany

Freelancer

Alcatel SEL GmbH

  • Performed tests for globally deployed telephony services using specialized Alcatel software and hardware components
  • Managed the full cycle of user testing, including preparation and execution
Jan 1998 - Dec 2000
3 years
Ostfildern, Germany

Department Head – Production

Ingenieurbüro Kazmierczak GmbH

  • Developed CAD data exchange systems using DXF, DWG, and DGN formats
  • Conducted systematic software development following object-oriented programming principles
  • Installed and supported networks in Windows NT and Novell environments
Stuttgart, Germany

Freelancer

DaimlerChrysler AG

  • Developed a multilingual PHP generator for automatic creation of HTML and XML pages for online help in Eclipse
  • Supported multilingual content (German, English, Japanese) via a specification list in Excel
  • Organized and conducted user tests
Stuttgart, Germany

Scientific Assistant

Fraunhofer Institut für Arbeitswirtschaft und Organisation (FhG-IAO)

Stuttgart, Germany

Diploma Engineer in Mechanical Engineering

Universität Stuttgart

Summary
  • Over 20 years of project experience in German-speaking regions

  • Experience with large corporations (e.g. Deichmann, Daimler, IBM) as well as SMEs

  • Soft skills: Known for effective, interdisciplinary teamwork

  • Strength in creativity: Responsive, visually appealing, and impressive websites

  • Successful in WordPress development from blogs to e-commerce

  • Skilled in HTML5, CSS3, SCSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, and design tools like Figma and Adobe XD, and more

  • Expert in code optimization and troubleshooting for top performance

  • Google Analytics expert

Languages
German
Advanced
English
Advanced
Croatian
Advanced
Education

University of Stuttgart

Diploma Engineer · Mechanical Engineering · Stuttgart, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Shopware Frontend Developer

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