IBIvan Brkić
@ivanbrkic
Teacher and food biotechnologist blending engineering education with food production and training.
SerbiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a teacher and food biotechnologist with experience in Technology and Engineering instruction for middle school grades and hands-on food production supervision.
I monitor production, organize workforce, train employees in food handling, and maintain HACCP and good manufacturing practices while contributing to product development and sales.
I have coordinated and led student engineering competitions and workshops through BEST Novi Sad, improved public speaking and presentation skills, and built international contacts representing my organization.
I hold a Master of Engineering in Technology, professional training in sports nutrition and hygiene certificates, and I seek roles that leverage my combined teaching, technical, and process-management experience.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Primary School Teacher
OŠ Dositej Obradović
Sep 2024 - Present (1 year)
Subject teacher of Technology and Engineering for 5th–7th grades, delivering curriculum-aligned lessons and supporting student development since appointment in 2024.
Food Biotechnologist
Ivan Brkić Slavica i muž
Nov 2019 - Present (5 years 10 months)
Monitored production, organized workforce, trained employees in food handling, developed new products and maintained HACCP and GMP compliance since 2019.
Vivaldi Coordinator
BEST Novi Sad
Sep 2019 - Feb 2020 (5 months)
Guided students in writing motivational letters and held presentations on application processes, improving applicants' presentation and knowledge-transfer skills (Sep 2019–Feb 2020).
Topic Responsible
BEST Novi Sad
Oct 2019 - Nov 2019 (1 month)
Organized an engineering competition for high school seniors, designed case studies, supervised teams and evaluated presentations in October 2019.
Delegate
BEST Novi Sad
Oct 2019 - Oct 2019 (0 months)
Participated in international workshops in Timișoara, represented BEST Novi Sad, improved public speaking in English and built international contacts in October 2019.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
IEInstitute for the Improvement of Education
Training Certificate, Education
2025 - 2025
Completed Training for Supervising Teachers in June 2025 focused on mentoring and classroom supervision practices.
IVInstitute of Public Health of Vojvodina
Hygiene Certificate, Public Health
2025 - 2025
Obtained a hygiene certificate in March 2025 covering public health and hygiene standards.
BUBarça Innovation Hub Universitas
Professional Diploma, Sports Nutrition
2023 - 2024
Completed a Professional Diploma in Sports Nutrition through Barça Innovation Hub, focusing on nutrition for athletic performance.
FSFaculty of Technology, University of Novi Sad
Master of Engineering, Technology
2021 - 2022
Completed Master of Engineering in Technology with advanced coursework in food technology and related engineering topics.
Faculty of Technology, University of Novi Sad
Bachelor of Engineering, Technology
2014 - 2020
Earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Technology with studies related to food biotechnology and processing.
University of Maribor
Short Course, Engineering / Student Activities
2019 - 2019
Activities and societies: Participant in international BEST workshops
Attended BEST Course 'Starworks – Maribor awakens' participating in workshops for student exchange and skills development.
ULUniversité de Lorraine
Short Course, Innovation / Student Activities
2019 - 2019
Activities and societies: Participant in international BEST workshops
Participated in BEST Course 'When Innovation Opens Up to the World' focusing on innovation and international collaboration.
Center for Social Development "Complexus"
Certificate, Business Skills
2018 - 2018
Completed an Interactive Junior-Level Training in business skills offered by the Business Skills Academy.
Gymnasium "Laza Kostić"
Secondary General Education, General Education
2010 - 2014
Completed secondary general education with a broad academic curriculum at Gymnasium Laza Kostić.
TPThinknologiez d.o.o (SAUNDZ Project)
Language Training, English Language
2013 - 2013
Completed English language training as part of the SAUNDZ Project to improve English communication skills.
MBMusic School "Isidor Bajić"
Elementary Music Education, Music
2005 - 2011
Received elementary music education, studying foundational music theory and practice.
PBPrimary School Prva vojvođanska brigada
Primary General Education, Primary Education
2002 - 2010
Completed primary general education at Prva vojvođanska brigada in Novi Sad.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
SerbiaAuthorized to work in
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