Stefan Kuzmanoski

Endava

AM Engineer • Oct 2022 - PRESENT

Contributed to developing, maintaining, and optimizing applications in media and healthcare domains, focusing on reliability and efficiency. Worked with Java, Oracle DB, PostgreSQL, Kafka, and microservices architecture, enhancing performance through real-time data processing and CI/CD practices. Collaborated with cross-functional teams using tools like Jira, Slack, and Confluence. Monitored and resolved application issues with Kibana and Elasticsearch and generated reports using Jasper iReport.

Endava

Key Role as Engineer (Innovation Lab) • 2024-2025

Engaged in the development of an accessibility-focused software solution for Innovation Lab 2024/2025. Built a Spring Boot backend integrated with the OpenAI GPT API and an open-source accessibility scanner for accessibility issue detection. Co-configured a Docker Compose environment to deploy services, including Spring Boot, the scanner, and Cassandra.

Endava

Junior AM Engineer • Jun 2022 - Sep 2022

Assisted senior engineers in maintaining and troubleshooting healthcare applications, focusing on Java, Eclipse, and database management (Oracle and PostgreSQL). Collaborated on debugging and performance enhancements.

A1 Telecom

Service and Resource Management • Oct 2021 - Apr 2022

Maintained and enhanced .NET applications, managing Oracle DB for reporting, data analysis, and procedure updates. Developed apps for scheduling kitchen space and inventory management, improving efficiency. Added new features, fixed bugs, and optimized performance. Collaborated on database merging projects, ensuring data integrity and resolving discrepancies. Utilized .NET, C#, IIS, and Oracle SQL Developer for development and database management.

A1 Telecom

Web development internship • May 2021 - Oct 2021

Internship focused on web development.

FINKI

SEIS (Software Engineering and Information Systems) • 2018 - 2022

Completed the English-taught program at FINKI, studying subjects such as Advanced Programming, Web Programming, Problem Solving, Algorithms and Data Structures, Databases, Operating Systems, Integrated Systems, and Software Analysis and Design. For the diploma thesis, developed a solution for scanning website cybersecurity vulnerabilities using the OpenAI API, a Spring Boot backend, a Next.js frontend, and ZAProxy as a (micro)service.

Highschool Naum Naumovski Borce/ PMA

High School Diploma • 2014 - 2018

Completed high school education.

CareConnect

AM Engineer • Nov 2024

Participated in Startup Weekend Skopje (for a second time), where my team and I developed CareConnect, a caregiving platform concept. Leading the project from idea to a fully formed business model, we collaborated closely with mentors and demonstrated innovation, teamwork, and adaptability. Our efforts were recognized with first place at the event, highlighting the creativity and dedication of our team.

Nasekade

Co-Founder • Jun 2022 - Sep 2022

Third place on SWS for creating Nasekade, deployed on Vultr, technologies used: Java, Spring Boot, Docker-Compose, SSL, PostgreSQL.

Java

Proficient in Java development, including Spring Boot and microservices architecture.

Databases

Experience with Oracle DB and PostgreSQL.

DevOps

Familiar with Docker, Docker Compose, and CI/CD practices.

API Integration

Integrated OpenAI GPT API and other third-party services.

Teamwork

Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, working effectively in cross-functional teams.

First Place

Startup Weekend Skopje • 2024

Recognized with first place at Startup Weekend Skopje for the CareConnect project.

Third Place

Startup Weekend Skopje • 2022

Achieved third place at Startup Weekend Skopje for the Nasekade project.