About Me


Slobodan Kovačević

I'm a CTO and Head of Software Engineering with over two decades of experience in web application development. I specialize in designing and implementing custom software solutions using open source technologies.

Currently I lead engineering teams of 50+ developers at AxiomQ, where I define technology strategy, architect technical solutions, and build project teams from the ground up. Before that I built and grew Orange Iceberg, a Ruby development company.

I've been building for the web since 1998 — from hands-on coding to leading cross-functional teams that deliver scalable, high-performance applications.

Resume


2017 – Present

CTO / Head of Software Engineering

AxiomQ

Merged two companies to create AxiomQ. Led the development of multiple web-based applications using open source technologies. Built and mentored engineering teams across the company, defined technology strategy, and implemented agile methodologies to deliver projects on time and within budget.

2014 – 2017

Project manager/Lead developer

Orange Iceberg

Grew Orange Iceberg into a Ruby development company with a team of skilled developers. Implemented best practices for Ruby development and code standards, managed multiple projects from conception to delivery, and provided technical mentorship to team members.

2012 – 2014

Ruby developer

Earth.org GmbH

Maintained and updated yoga.info. Designed a JSON service-based architecture with a shared API and admin section to power both yoga.info and ayurvedafinder.com.

2011 – 2014

Ruby developer

Reciprocity Inc.

Senior Engineer (Ruby on Rails) on the Reciprocity gamification app, opower.com, sonatype.com, and Google's GRC project.

2008 – 2011

Freelance Ruby developer

Orange Iceberg

Founded Orange Iceberg as a freelance Ruby on Rails web development consultancy.

2001 – 2008

CEO/Lead developer

Array Studio

Co-founded Array Studio, a web development company. Led the technical direction and development of client projects as CEO and lead developer.

1998 – 2001

Freelance developer

Student/Freelancer

Freelance web developer while studying Computer Science.

Contact


I'm always interested in hearing about new projects, technical challenges, or opportunities to collaborate. Based in Novi Sad, Serbia — get in touch through AxiomQ or find me on LinkedIn.