
Ivan Delaš
@ivandela
Software engineer at DAYSTROM building Ruby on Rails enterprise integrations and reliable cybersecurity workflows for LockThreat.
What I'm looking for
At DAYSTROM, I provide independent software engineering services and work in a Technical Lead capacity on LockThreat's enterprise GRC and cybersecurity platform through RubyCode. I contribute to Rails development, OIDC single sign-on and enterprise integrations, as well as monitoring and remediation workflows.
At Sono IT, I owned frontend architecture for Web Office, building a reusable native Web Components system for a data-intensive logistics platform. Before that, I developed Rails products at Kodius, and I continue to explore local LLM infrastructure and agentic developer tooling in personal projects.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Founder / Independent Software Engineer
DAYSTROM
Jul 2026 - Present (4 months)
Independent software engineering business providing Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, full-stack development, enterprise application integrations, and maintenance of complex business software.
Working with international clients on enterprise applications, with a focus on reliable implementation, maintainability, authentication, integrations, and complex business workflows.
Selected client engagement: L
Technical Lead / Full-Stack Engineer (Contract via RubyCode)
Jul 2026 - Present (4 months)
Technical Lead / Full-Stack Engineer — Contract Engagement
Engaged through RubyCode, providing independent engineering services via DAYSTROM for LockThreat's enterprise Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) and cybersecurity platform.
Worked in a Technical Lead capacity, contributing hands-on to the development and maintenance of a Ruby on Rails enterprise application.
Contributed to enterprise a
Frontend / Software Engineer
Sono IT d.o.o.
Jan 2024 - May 2026 (2 years 4 months)
Web Office (admin interface) for Route Master logistics ecosystem
Owned frontend architecture for Web Office, a data-heavy admin UI for processing, visualizing, and managing operational logistics data.
🏗️ Engineering & Architecture
• Built a framework-free, modular UI system using native Web Components + modern browser APIs to reduce overhead and keep long-lived sessions maintainable.
• Develope
Software Developer
Kodius
Nov 2017 - Jan 2024 (6 years 2 months)
PROJECT: FlexCareers, Nov 2017 - Jan 2024
* developing Rails application, producing clean, efficient and reliable code based on client specifications
* integrating user-facing elements, for various user roles, across subdomains (user, admin, hub)
* improving and troubleshooting existing software, test coverage, fixing bottlenecks and bugs
* writing direct database queries, implementing native Post
Head Writer
Nova TV
Apr 2016 - Mar 2017 (11 months)
Served as head writer, leading story development and editorial direction, with responsibility for narrative consistency, tone, structure, and high-volume script delivery under deadline.
Story Editor
Nova TV
May 2015 - Mar 2016 (10 months)
Worked as story editor on a long-running series, strengthening story logic, tone consistency, and editorial structure across multiple concurrent storylines.
Story Editor
FremantleMedia
Mar 2014 - Jan 2015 (10 months)
Served as story editor, refining story material for clarity, coherence, and format consistency while helping maintain narrative quality across a large episode volume.
Storyliner
FremantleMedia
Apr 2013 - Dec 2013 (8 months)
Worked as a storyliner, developing and structuring story material for a serialized drama while supporting continuity, pacing, and multi-thread narrative development.
Creator/ Head Writer/ Story Editor
FremantleMedia
Feb 2011 - Feb 2013 (2 years)
Contributed at the concept and story level as a credited creator, helping shape the narrative foundation of a major Croatian drama series.
Storyliner
MediaPro Entertainment and Distribution
May 2010 - Feb 2011 (9 months)
Worked as a storyliner, helping develop episode structure, story progression, and narrative rhythm across a long-running ensemble-driven TV series.
Dialogue writer
Ring Multimedia/ Jaka produkcija
Jun 2009 - Mar 2010 (9 months)
Wrote dialogue for a high-volume TV drama, focusing on clear scene writing, character consistency, and delivery-ready script material under production deadlines.
Journalist
Poslovni dnevnik
Nov 2008 - Jun 2009 (7 months)
Researched and wrote business-focused articles under tight editorial deadlines. Produced consistent, structured, publication-ready content aligned with newsroom standards, while strengthening core skills in research, synthesis, clarity, and audience-oriented writing.
Production Assistant / Second Unit 2nd Assistant Director
Audio vizualne atrakcije (AVA produkcija)
Jun 2008 - Nov 2008 (5 months)
Supported scripted television production in an early-career role, gaining hands-on experience with production pace, coordination, and the execution discipline required for long-running TV formats.
Script Editor
RTL Hrvatska
Oct 2007 - Feb 2008 (4 months)
Contributed to editorial and script development for a fast-paced TV adaptation, helping shape episode material, maintain tone, and support consistent story delivery across a daily production workflow.
Dialogue writer
FremantleMedia
Sep 2006 - Feb 2008 (1 year 5 months)
Worked on dialogue for a long-running daily series, contributing written material that supported character voice, scene flow, and episode-level narrative continuity.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Vue School
Certified Nuxt Master
Dec 2023
Udemy
Dissecting Ruby on Rails 5 - Become a Professional Developer
Oct 2018
University of Economics, Split
Master's degree, Business Economics/ Marketing
Hrvatski Studiji ("Studia Croatica"), Zagreb
Final Year Student, Journalism
V. Gymnasium „Vladimir Nazor", Split
High School Graduate, General
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Tech stack
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