Ales Loncar

Specialities:

- "The Right Tools for the Job" development philosophy.

- "Boy Scout Rule" - When we make changes to the code base, we should make sure we are leaving it (checking in to repository) cleaner.

- Encouraging "Run What You Build" tenet for improving IT delivery using a DevOps model.

- Advanced research, problem-solving and improvisational skills.

- A passionate team player. I am always eager to work with talented teammates.

- Able to quickly adapt and learn in different environments.

- Like to learn, experiment and utilize new technologies.

Skills

Programming Languages

Bash/Shell
PHP
Perl
Python
Java
Go (golang)
JavaScript
C#

DevOps Toolset & Technologies

Source Control Managment: GitLab, Bitbucket, GitHub, ...
Database Automation: Flyway, Liquibase
Continuous Integration (CI): Jenkins, GitLab CI, Bamboo
Configuration: Ansible, Vagrant, Terraform, Packer
Testing: JUnit, Selenium, PHPUnit
Deployment: GitLab CI
Containers: Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, OpenShift, Rancher
Cloud: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, OpenStack
AI Ops: Prometheus, Grafana,
Analytics: ElasticSearch, LogStash, Kibana (ELK)
Monitoring: Nagios
Security: SonarQube, Ansible Vault
Repository managers: Sonatype Nexus, JFrog Artifactory
Collaboration: Jira, Confluence, Slack, Trello

Database

MySQL
MSSQL
PostgreSQL
Redis
MongoDB

Operating Systems

Linux
Unix
MacOS
BSD
Windows

Networking

TCP / IP
VPN
RPC
HTTP
Security

Work Experience (9)

Oct 2021 - Dec 2022

Cloud Engineer

Graylog

Remote, https://www.graylog.org/

Terraform + Ansible (Infrastructure as Code)
Prometheus
Grafana
AWS Toolset
Distributed System Architecture
K8s
Argo
Go (golang)
Python
Bash/Shell

I am a member of the international Cloud Engineering team. We are working to elevate Graylog into a cloud offering and make it the product customers have wanted for years. Some of the mine responsibilities:

Creating and designing infrastructure architecture and deciding the best design choice between different options
Troubleshooting design flaws and system bottlenecks
Automate/Improve all DevOps/Development/Release processes
Implementation/Development of internal services for monitoring/alerting
Documenting implemented designs and solutions
Proposing, planning and implementing further improvements
Implement best security practices on a cloud infrastructure

Nov 2020 - Sep 2021

Java Architect

Publicis Sapient

Remote, https://www.publicissapient.com/

Spring Boot
Microservices
Bash/Shell
Docker
K8s
Azure

I am working closely with the PS FS team. Together we help the client with digital business transformation, product discovery, increasing agility and accelerating software releases. As part of the backend team, I am deeply involved in Java (Spring Boot) and Cloud-Native Architecture on Microsoft Azure.

Creating and designing software architecture and deciding the best design choice between different options
Troubleshooting design flaws and system bottlenecks
Designing and implementing microservice architecture on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Improving existing Spring Boot microservices using programming paradigms like Aspect-oriented programming, asynchronous behaviour, Domain-driven design (DDD) and hexagonal architecture, Application Events ...
Improving existing CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps
Creating software architecture documents and documenting API's programmatically

Nov 2019 - Jun 2020

Senior DevOps Engineer

Publicis Sapient

Munich, https://www.publicissapient.com/

Ansible
Terraform
Jenkins
Bash/Shell
Docker
OpenShift
Azure

Working closely with the client's logistics team to align software project and plan the work with

the development/infrastructure team. Helping streamline teams, speed development, increase agility and accelerate software releases.

The tools we were using are these days buzzwords:

- Running containerize apps with Docker and OpenShift

- Cloud Computing With Azure

- IaC with Ansible, Packer and Terraform

- Automation, automation, automation

Helping to implement and improving development CI/CD software pipeline
Helping implement new technologies in development for future deployments
Providing technical guidance, knowledge transfers and mentorship to peers as required

Sep 2018 - Oct 2019

Infrastructure Engineer / DevOps Practitioner

Accenture

Munich, https://www.accenture.com/

Linux/Unix environment and scripting languages (Bash, Perl)
Go
Docker
Kubernetes
RedHat OpenShift Container Platform
Helm
Ansible
Jenkins
Nexus
SonarQube
Artifactory
Prometheus
Grafana
Terraform
Confluence / Jira / BitBucket
OpenStack

With my prior knowledge of software engineering and systems, I am providing infrastructure expertise on a team to improve throughput and stability of applications which are running on OpenShift Container Platform.

OpenShift Container Platform: Migration of existing applications from traditional server world to the world of containers
OpenShift Container Platform: Implementing CI/CD, testing and monitoring infrastructure in the cluster: Jenkins, SonarQube, Fitnesse, Prometheus, Microservices
OpenShift Container Platform: Applications and persistent volumes migration from different cluster versions (from 3.6 to 3.9)
OpenShift Container Platform: Implementing a complete monitoring suite (Prometheus, Pushgateway, Alert Manager) inside the whole cluster

Jul 2018 - Oct 2019

Senior Software Engineer / Software Development Lead

Catenate

Munich, https://catenate.com/

Java
Gradle
Confluence / Jira / BitBucket
GitLab
Jenkins
Ansible
Jenkins
Docker

Working closely with our client's technical leads and management to align software project and plan the work with the software development team. I actively teach, advise, mentor and train during pair programming, code reviews, tech talks, conference calls. Solving day to day problems, mostly not related to business requirements but instead focus on non-functional elements such as maintainability, manageability, scalability, reliability, testability, deployability, and security.

Leading technical discussions and debate issues with the engineering team
I also get my hands dirty cutting code and doing code reviews, meeting with clients, coordination and collaboration to inspiring the team and taking care of that there are no impediments in the projects
Mentoring and training, pair programming
Tech talks: Cloud Computing, Containers and Container orchestration, DevOps Myths and Misconceptions, Vagrant, OpenShift

Feb 2016 - Jun 2018

Software Engineer CAD/CAM

Etkon GmbH/Straumann Group

Munich, http://www.straumann.com/

Perl
Ansible
GitLab
GitLab CI
Docker
Kubernetes
Go (golang)
MySQL
Redis
Microservices

I am part of a Software Development Team in CAD/CAM department which is responsible for: * software solutions to automate CAD/CAM production processes * software solutions for mass processing data in 3D * database-driven production logistics processes * development of interfaces to various IT systems (web services and other protocols) and CNC machines for manufacturing * development of intranet applications to support the production workflow

Develop new functionality and refactoring of existing functionality
Processes implementation and improvement (optimization)
Proactively learn and utilize new technologies, concepts, and procedures as appropriate to project requirements
Code reviews
Perceived mentor: training other developers, pair programming

Mar 2013 - Jan 2016

Senior Developer

Travian Games GmbH

Munich, http://www.traviangames.com

Agile
PHP
Zend Framework
JavaScript
AngularJS
Node.js
Git
MySQL
MongoDB
Redis
Jira
Confluence
Stash
Bamboo

Acting as game / software developer in the Travian 5 Games department. Mostly involved in development of tools for Travian 5 game and building communication layers between Travian 5 game and 3rd party tools. Supported team migration from Gitorious to Stash.

Agile software development process: sprint planning, user story estimations, retrospectives and daily scrum meetings
Daily usage of Atlassian tools for more efficient development process
Develop new functionality and refactoring of existing functionality
Proactively learn and utilize new technologies, concepts, and procedures as appropriate to project requirements
Processes implementation and improvement (optimisation)
Code reviews
Perceived mentor: training other developers, pair programming

Jan 2011 - Feb 2013

Senior Developer

Central European Media Enterprises

Ljubljana, http://www.cetv-net.com

PHP
Zend Framework
JavaScript
jQuery
Android
Widevine
MySQL
Doctrine

Developer on numerous projects: Voyo, Common Content Platform, Smart TV development. Working closely with central and local teams developing, integrating and coordinating deployment of new features

Voyo - Video On Demand Platform (TVOD, AVOD, SVOD, EST, PPV, LIVE Streaming)
CME Common Content Platform (Zend Framework)
API's for connected Mobile, Smart TV and STB devices (JSON-RPC, REST)
Android development (Phone, Tablet, STB)
Modules for Wowza Media Server
Video trans-coding workflow implementing Google Widevine DRM

Sep 2000 - Nov 2008

Web Developer

AV studio d.o.o.

Ljubljana, http://www.av-studio.si

ASP
MSSQL
JavaScript
XHTML
CSS

Developer on multiple web projects build on AV SiteKit (Content management system).

Programming in ASP with Microsoft solutions
Network and systems administration
development and integration of AV SiteKit

Projects (2)

Filmido.com

May 2021 - Current

https://filmido.com/

Angular 11
Tailwind CSS
Microservices
Java
Spring Boot
NodeJs
Express
MongDB Cloud

Startup
Hire wedding photographers and videographers at affordable prices

Špajz

Apr 2022 - Current

https://spajz-feinkost.de/

Wordpress
Woocomerce
Kubernetes
Managed database - MySQL

Family 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 run startup
Led by heart ❤️
Slovenian 🇸🇮 Traditional & Boutique Products
From the producer directly to your table
Homemade Recipes

Volunteer

Sep 2002 - Sep 2013

Developer/Administrator/Editor

RockOnNet

http://www.rockonnet.com

PHP
JavaScript
MySQL
Photography
Apache
Linux

RockOnNet is an online magazine for music enthusiasts. I've developed it in 2002 and it soon became an online think tank for young photographers and writers who wanted to share their thoughts about music. It is still alive and kicking to this day.

Proactively working as developer, administrator and editor of RockOnNet web magazine.

Education (2)

1994 - 1999

Software Engineering

Faculty of Computer and Information Science

1990 - 1994

High school diploma

Gimnazija Murska Sobota

Awards

2010

Honorable Mention @ Izzivamo Ideje

Si.mobil

4 - 10 place with Android application: KjeSeRoka. The results of the event 'Izzivamo Ideje' Results

Certificates

2021-03-25

Cloud DevOps Engineer

Udacity

https://graduation.udacity.com/confirm/YP6JRDKY

2020-09-17

CKAD: Certified Kubernetes Application Developer

The Linux Foundation

https://www.credly.com/badges/8da32134-2aad-428d-a1e7-27034885c7f5?source=linked_in_profile

2020-08-12

CKA: Certified Kubernetes Administrator

The Linux Foundation

https://www.credly.com/badges/17e50e2e-6f95-4afe-8204-faccea515805?source=linked_in_profile

2019-07-25

Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine

Coursera

https://www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments/specialization/QX4SJ3STA2U6

Languages

Slovenian

Native speaker

English

Fluent

German

Fluent

Interests

reading

Epic Fantasy
R. A. Salvatore
Drizzt Do'Urden

I am a fan of epic fantasy novels especially from R. A. Salvatore.

photography

My obsessesion with photography gave a birth of an online magazine RockOnNet

cooking/baking

homemade
madewithlove
sourdough

The taste, aroma and texture of a homemade product can never be matched by industrial food. The kitchen is my playground. Homemade is tasty