As a highly accomplished PhD in the field of information and communication sciences, Alen Šimec has a wealth of experience and knowledge to offer as an asset to any organization. He has a permanent employment relationship at the University of Applied Science, where he teaches at the professional and specialist studies in the field of informatics and computer science. He is the subject holder of the professional course Web application programming and XML programming, and of the specialist course Advanced techniques of designing web services (open source, php). Additionally, he teaches at other faculties and polytechnics as an external associate, including Velika Gorica Polytechnic, VERN University, and the Zagreb School of Economics and Management (ZŠEM).Alen's main areas of interest are PHP programming, databases, structured data, and data exchange via web services. He has participated in lectures and talks on improving Microsoft's cooperation with the academic community, as well as attended and participated in professional and scientific conferences with papers published in print and digital editions. He has written four books published in the National University Library.Alen is an active member of the non-profit organization Rotary Club Zagreb, and also runs his own IT company, eBurza Grupa d.o.o. His diverse range of experiences, knowledge, and achievements make him an ideal candidate for organizations looking for a highly qualified and skilled professional to join their team.