Matteo Zec

A frontend developer with strong fundamentals, fresh perspective, and boundless potential who values thoughtful implementation and lean, efficient code.

Future Past

I prioritize thorough understanding of projects and processes. While I may take some time to learn new methods, once I understand and adapt to your workflow, I will apply that knowledge with great efficiency and could potentially identify opportunities for improvement when and if needed. My careful learning approach results with strong execution and innovative solutions.
I have chosen frontend development as the foundation of my specialization, combining my blend of artistic sensibility and a strong comprehension of coding principles. That, however, is only the first step. I intend to adapt to the demands of the role, refine my expertise and expand my skillset further.
My initial and main goal is to achieve independence in your workplace as fast as possible and turn into an invaluable asset of your team.

PS. Text written by me, partly refined by ai and then re-refined by me.

Decided early that I want to become a programmer.

First experienced coding in elementary school with MSW Logo, winning first place in a regional competition.
This experience helped me decide what I want to do in life.

Wanted to start working as one as soon as possible, so I chose the education that led down that path.

Completed Electrical Engineering School, a vocational highschool that was the only one with a programming course. There I learned basics of C and how to program a microcontroller.

Advanced on to Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture in Split (FESB), Programming department, where I learned to code in C++ and Visual Basic before things took a grim turn.

Life had other plans and I got VERY sick.

After falling severely ill, I had to pause my education. Following several challenging years of recovery, I made the decision to focus solely on regaining my health.

Picked up art as a hobby and then suddenly got better. Now I want to become a programmer again!

During my illness, I discovered art, focusing on photo and video editing, compositing, visual effects and 3D modeling.

In 2022, my condition reached a critical point requiring major surgery.
After successful recovery, I enrolled in Algebra University's Frontend developer course. It was a good start and more importantly pointed me in the right direction.
Upon completing it I pursued additional online courses to further improve my knowledge and understanding of Javascript and React.

Projects

Task Tango

Task management website with a column-based layout where users can create, move, and organize tasks through drag-and-drop functionality. Features multiple worksheet support for different projects and local save functionality. As with all my projects, performance and optimization were the main focus.

Jamb Remake

Also known as 5Dice or Yahtzee, Jamb offers a unique blend of strategy and luck. The game is played with 5 dice, and the goal is to score the highest points possible by rolling combinations of numbers. This version is a remake of a project I did when I first learned Javascript with the emphasis on functionality and clean code.

Jamb

This version of Jamb is the original project I created when I first learned Javascript. I used SCSS and included better animations than the remake but the code is not as clean and functionality may not work as originally intended.

Robo Friends

A React application that showcases a collection of robot friends. Includes a search filter that allows users to search for robots by name, making it easier to find specific robots in the collection.

Quote Generator

A simple yet engaging tool that fetches and displays quotes from an API with a single button click. It also includes features for sharing quotes on Twitter and is designed to be responsive for both tablets and mobile phones.

Joke Teller

An interactive web application designed to bring a touch of humor to your day. With a single click of a button you'll get to read and hear a random joke.

Infinite Scroll

A dynamic platform that showcases images fetched from the Unsplash API, allowing users to scroll through an endless collection of images.

Experience

Game Quality Assurance Tester 2022.- Present
DAQA, GBTN, Lionbridge Games Crowd
Graphic and Multimedia Design 2018.- Present
Hobby & Freelance

Skills

HTML, CSS, SCSS, Javascript, React, C++
Adobe Photoshop, Davinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Illustrator, Figma
Blender

Qualities

Patient and organized
Eager to lear nand contribute
Quick learner, especially in regards to software and technology