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Maros Novak

@marosnovak

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IT professional with over 13 years of experience in delivering digital products.

Slovakia

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.

I’m passionate about productivity tools, pixel-perfect designs, and functional UX. After writing thousands of lines of code and creating two dozen beautiful iOS applications, I shifted my focus to people, their development, and mentoring. I want to see people grow by building meaningful products.

My career has evolved from hands-on mobile development to optimizing engineering processes and leading high-performing teams. I excel at translating client requirements into effective technical solutions, ensuring that projects meet both business and user needs.

As the Head of Design and Engineering at GoodRequest (goodrequest.com), I led a diverse team of 80 professionals across multiple delivery platforms. I have implemented leadership mentoring programs and enhanced performance management processes to foster a culture of growth and collaboration. My strategic involvement in company steering has contributed to effective decision-making and streamlined project delivery.

Previously, I led the iOS Department, where me an my team successfully delivered mobile applications for notable clients in Central Europe. I take pride in mentoring junior developers and managing strategic initiatives that enhance team effectiveness and quality. My technical expertise, combined with strong leadership skills, positions me as a valuable asset in any organization.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Head of Design and Engineering

GoodRequest

Jan 2023 - Feb 2025 (2 years 1 month)

Led 8 delivery platforms with 80 professionals, implementing a leadership mentoring program and enhancing performance management. Coordinated 40 projects and contributed to strategic management for effective processes.

Leadership Performance Management Mentoring Collaboration

Head of iOS Department

GoodRequest

Jan 2021 - Jan 2023 (2 years)

Led a team of 15 iOS engineers, delivering mobile applications for various clients. Recruited and mentored junior developers through an internship program, managing strategic initiatives to enhance team effectiveness.

iOS Development Team Management Mobile Application Mentoring OKRs

Senior iOS Engineer

GoodRequest

Dec 2016 - Jan 2021 (4 years 1 month)

Led iOS development for flagship mobile apps, co-developing features for significant projects. Developed applications for various clients, contributing to high-profile acquisitions.

iOS Development Mobile Apps Git

iOS Engineer

GoodRequest

Aug 2014 - Dec 2016 (2 years 4 months)

Analyzed and implemented mobile applications, developing smart home and video calling apps. Worked on access control systems and contributed to various innovative projects.

Mobile Application Development WebRTC

Data Entry Administrator

Ringier

Jan 2013 - Aug 2013 (7 months)

Managed data entry tasks for online platforms, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in data handling.

Administration Communication Teamwork

Web Developer

Unio solutions

Aug 2012 - Jan 2013 (5 months)

Developed programming administration systems in PHP, contributing to the backend of various web applications.

PHP Backend

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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University of Žilina

Master of Science, Information Systems

2015 - 2017

Activities and societies: Graduated with Dean’s award for best diploma thesis. Winner of the Edwards Award 2017 by Atlas Copco.

Completed a Master of Science in Information Systems with a focus on the integration of software tools to support project management by AI. Graduated with Dean’s award for best diploma thesis.

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