Nemanja Micovic Email & Phone Number

Belgrade, Rs

Belgrade, Serbia

As an Engineering Manager, I lead the AI and Tools teams. I worked on team, people and Football Engine organization development. I was one of the leading figures for both TE2024 and TE2025 releases where Football Engine was collaborating with the Top Eleven team.Key Contributions & Responsibilities:- Provided technical and people leadership for the AI and Tools teams, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and product needs- Defined and implemented internal team roles and expectations to enhance clarity, collaboration, and efficiency- Led hiring efforts, attracting top talent to build and strengthen the teams- Actively managed career development, offering mentorship and guidance to help team members grow professionally and achieve their goals- Delivered constructive feedback, facilitated performance reviews, retrospectives, and handled challenging conversations with empathy and transparency.- Participated in six-month calibration processes to evaluate performance and align on people development- Oversaw the successful execution of TE2024 and TE2025 projects, ensuring timely delivery and meeting high-quality standardsThis role allows me to combine my technical expertise with people management skills, enabling the delivery of impactful results while fostering a culture of growth and innovation.

Belgrade, Serbia

As a Senior AI Engineer, I worked on multiple projects, including in-house initiatives, not-released games and the continued development of 3D Live Match (3DLM) football for Top Eleven. My role involved designing and implementing advanced AI systems to enhance gameplay realism and improving football quality. Key Contributions & Achievements:- Worked on various 3DLM improvements and releases to complete the football flow- Worked on not-released games in multidisciplinary teams to tackle various problems involving football AI and Football Engine in general- Mentored junior engineers and fostered knowledge-sharing to elevate team expertise in AIThis role expanded my technical expertise and leadership skills and brought a lot of experience due to the fast-moving nature of Football Engine development and integration into different products.

Belgrade

Worked on face generation and renovation problems from the field of generative ML. Was responsible for being up to date with the research on various ML domains including generative ML, Computer Vision and Reinforcement learning.Contributed to the development of the Football Engine, focused on creating football-specific AI to simulate realistic player behaviors, tactical movements, and team interactions. Played an important role in developing 3D Live Match (3DLM) for Top Eleven.Key Contributions:- Developed AI systems and algorithms to drive 3DLM football- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to enhance the realism and authenticity of football highlights- Developed AI systems for player decision-making, team tactics and orchestration and strategic team gameplay- Created the core testing system for developing and testing 3DLM footballThis role deepened my expertise in AI and its applications in sports simulation, helping deliver a highly immersive football experience. It gave me valuable experience in working on engines and technologies. It was a great journey from a prototype of a few people into a rock-solid team that delivered various features to the Top Eleven product with impactful business results.

As a Teaching Assistant, I supported and facilitated the learning journey of students across a diverse range of computer science courses, including:- Machine Learning- Artificial Intelligence- Software Development- Object-Oriented Programming- Compilation of Programming Languages- Programming Paradigms- Programming 1Key Contributions & Responsibilities:- Conducted engaging tutorials and lab sessions to reinforce theoretical concepts with practical applications.- Assisted in curriculum development by creating and refining teaching materials, exercises, and assignments.- Provided one-on-one support to students, fostering a deeper understanding of complex topics and promoting academic success.- Evaluated and graded assignments, projects, and exams, ensuring timely feedback and fair assessments.- Collaborated with professors and academic staff to deliver high-quality course content and maintain an organized, supportive learning environment.- Mentored students by guiding them in research, projects, and career development within the field of computer science.- Introduced real-world examples and industry practices to bridge the gap between theory and application.This role not only strengthened my knowledge in computer science but also honed my communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills, allowing me to inspire and empower the next generation of technologists.

Belgrade

Teaching programming to talented kids, giving them homework, working together on projects, grading tests.

Phd, Data Science

Currently on PhD studies at Faculty of Mathematics, University of Belgrade.

Master Of Informatics, Computer Science

Bachelor Of Informatics, Computer Science