Manuel Plašć

About

In my youth I used to play a lot of video games, specifically there was one game that I played more than the other, GTA San Andreas Multiplayer (SAMP). After some time, I realized that I could make my own game server for SAMP. At that time SAMP was using old scripting language named PAWN. I didn't know anything about scripting or programming, but I was eager to learn. That's how my love for programming started. I liked the idea that I can make anything in GTA virtual world. I can make a house, a bridge, a skyscraper, even Eiffel tower. Soon after my high school adventure began, and I was introduced to C++ programming. Which, by my standards at the time, was massive downgrade since we were only creating console applications and solving math problems while I was creating buildings, text draws, roleplay systems etc. Soon after enrolling into high school, I joined INOVA which was insider innovation group. There I learned a lot about robotics, circuit boards, sensors, and programming in general. After few projects I wanted more knowledge, I wanted to create more real-world applications but in high school I hit the wall, so I started researching on my own and that’s when I found Algebra University. After finishing high school, I enrolled in Software Engineering course at the Algebra university. At the university I learned a lot about other programming languages like JavaScript, C#, Java and Kotlin. Also, I was excited when we started creating desktop and web applications because it was close to my idea of programming. Create new and exciting things. In the meantime, I’ve got part time job at CroHerze Community. First, I was working on SAMP scripts, but soon after I was asked about working as Linux system administrator. At that point I didn’t know anything about administrating on Linux systems, but I accepted the challenge. I learned a lot about Linux structure, available packages, and programs. To this day I still help with network and web configuration. At this point in my life, I still haven't had enough, and I want to learn more about programming languages and new technologies. Currently I'm working on few small projects in PHP and Python.

At this point in my life, I still haven't had enough and I want to learn more about programming languages and new technologies. Currently I'm working on few small projects in PHP and Python.

Software engineer

  • Birthday: 15 February 2001
  • Website:manuelplasc.com
  • City: Velika Veternička, Croatia

Skills

P.S. Progress bars don't mean anything seriouse.

HTML 100%
CSS 70%
JavaScript 70%
SQL 80%
C# 80%
Java 90%
Kotlin 70%
Operating Systems (Windows, Linux(Debian, Ubuntu)) 80%

Resume

Education

HighSchool

Sep 2015 - Jun 2019

High school Zlatar - Computer technician - Ul. Braće Radić 10

I learned a lot about internal structure of computer, other electronics and electronic components. I learned how to design and manufacture circuit board. Also I earned the golden medal on World Skills Croatia 2019. Link

Undergraduate Study - Software engineering

Oct 2019 - March 2023

Algebra University - Software engineering - Ilica 242

I learned about web development in HTML, CSS and JS, also about web development in ASP.NET. I made GUI desktop applications in Swing, JavaFX, WindowsForms and WPF. I learned about Microsoft SQL Server managment and security. On the other hand I also acquired knowledge in project documentation and project management.

Experience

Linux System Administrator

Feb 2020 - Present

CroHerze, Croatia

  • Provided input on hardware and software purchases, giving priority to return on investment to optimize IT spending
  • Configuring and maintaining a web server of 500 daily users
  • Configuring and maintaining game servers of 100 daily users
  • Configured easy backup of important data and access to the same
  • Configuring and maintaining network devices according to service requirements
  • Diagnosing and resolving network and server problems

Java backend developer

April 2022 - March 2023

Biss, Croatia

  • Maintaining Spring Boot application for managing employees
  • Maintaining Spring application for banks
  • Using clean code, hexagonal architecture and agile methods in everyday tasks
  • Using SMPP, Diameter protocols to establish communication with telecoms
  • Creating OpenAPI specifications, Docker files

Fullstack developer

May 2023 - present

Algebra, Croatia

  • Maintining application for student, employee management