Kemal Sokolović
@ksokolovic
Seasoned data and software engineer driving data-informed solutions.
What I'm looking for
I am a seasoned data and software engineer with over a decade of experience building scalable web and mobile systems, interactive data visualizations, and AI-driven tools for international development and private-sector clients.
As a principal architect and technical lead, I have designed and implemented end-to-end solutions—project management systems, data warehouses, NLP/LLM pipelines, and interactive reports—delivering measurable impact for organizations such as USAID, UNICEF, Gap Inc., and others.
I combine deep technical skills (Python, Java/Kotlin, Django, Spring Boot, React, d3.js, ML/NLP tooling) with strong programmatic and cross-functional leadership to turn complex data into accessible insights that inform policy and operational decisions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Chief Data & Technology Officer
Institute for Development Impact
Jan 2016 - Present (9 years 9 months)
Architected and led development of a proprietary PMIS, multiple interactive data visualization platforms and AI/NLP systems that enabled data-driven decision-making for international development programs and stakeholders.
Data and Software Engineer
UNICEF Bosnia and Herzegovina
Jan 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 11 months)
Provided technical coordination and QA for a nationwide ICT assessment of primary and secondary schools, producing a prioritized dataset and recommendations for ICT infrastructure upgrades.
Technical Team Leader
Heim:Spiel Medien GmbH
Jan 2014 - Dec 2016 (2 years 11 months)
Led development of mobile apps for real-time sports data delivery and built automated data collection and processing tools to aggregate and validate sports data from multiple sources.
Software Engineer
Typhoon HIL
Jan 2013 - Dec 2013 (11 months)
Designed a web-based power electronic schematic editor and migrated HIL support software from desktop to a cloud-based platform, improving accessibility and scalability.
Software Engineer (Consultant)
Povio Labs
Jan 2018 - Present (7 years 9 months)
Architected and initiated refactoring of a scalable online payment processing system to improve scalability and operational efficiency.
Software Engineer (Consultant)
DigitalMR
Jan 2017 - Present (8 years 9 months)
Designed scalable architecture and development framework for a social media listening platform leveraging big data processing and machine learning for large-scale analysis.
Software Engineer
Danulabs
Jan 2012 - Present (13 years 9 months)
Maintained and enhanced an in-house .NET code generator and contributed to research on metaprogramming and code generation for business software products.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Technical Sciences
Master of Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Grade: Honours
Master of Science with Honours in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad.
University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Technical Sciences
Bachelor of Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Grade: Honours
Bachelor of Science with Honours in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad.
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Software and tools used professionally
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