I have joined the Giga team (a joint initiative of UNICEF and ITU) to help explore how blockchain technology can help connect all schools in the world to the Internet.We have launched the biggest-ever collection of NFTs which a United Nations agency has created by using extensive school data to generate beautiful visual representations of school connectivity through patchwork kingdoms. The whole collection (1000 NFTs) were sold out in a few hours, with a whitelist of 8k wallets and a proper Discord community. We have gathered around 240 $ETH through the initial sale + secondary fees, which were converted to fiat and used to help connect schools to the Internet. More details at https://www.patchwork-kingdoms.com.Also, Giga and partners have deployed the first Ethereum beacon node + validator node in a partnership with Ethereum foundation, implemented by the LaunchNodes. Validator node is getting staking rewards which are used to pay for the internet connectivity.

I have worked with UNICEF Country Office in Serbia on exploring how innovative technology can benefit children in local communities. Most of my work was focused on two sections: education and private sector partnerships.During this time, we have piloted two blockchain activities, which were aimed to explore and validate interest of the local blockchain community and companies to work with UNICEF in this domain.We were the first UNICEF office to mint an NFT collection and use it to fundraise for local projects. Following lessons learned from that activity, we have explored direct fundraising in crypto during the biggest blockchain conference in Serbia (https://tmrwconf.net/tmrw-conference-2022/), where we collected crypto donations for the children in Ukraine. dApp was deployed to automatically mint and transfer complementary NFTs to donors, showing our gratitude + a small gamification where you could collect 3 different NFTs and the final one would be airdropped to you. Info about the NFT Collection: https://opensea.io/collection/supporting-children-of-ukraine.

UNICEF's Innovation (Venture) Fund is a non-thematic, pooled fund which has been specifically designed to finance early stage, open-source technology that can benefit children. The Fund has raised almost $30 million so far and invested in 130 entities in 74 countries.The fund is focused on supporting teams who are using blockchain, UAVs, VR/AR, machine learning, quantum computing, genetic engineering, Internet of Things, artificial intelligence or nano-satellites to develop products which can help bridge the digital divide.I have promoted the fund in the countries of West Balkans, sourced teams, helped them apply to calls, and was a part of team who evaluated applications and shortlisted companies to join current cohort. So far 2 teams from West Balkan countries have received the funding from UNICEF's Innovation Fund.

I was responsible for developing and supporting implementation of business-related projects by media outlets who were participating in Thomson programmes. My expertise in early business validation allowed me to develop methodologies and business-related templates that could be easily replicated by media outlets, helping them to streamline their operations and start developing business mindset.One of my key focus areas during my time at Thomson Media was to help develop a business mindset within the independent media industry. Focus within this industry was primarily on survival, with little attention given to developing long-term, additional and sustainable business models. To address this issue, I introduced key concepts and strategies that helped media outlets to validate their business ideas and create innovative solutions for growth.One of the most successful strategies I introduced was the "Mom Test" methodology, which was adapted for use within the media industry. This approach helped media outlets to better understand their target audience and develop business models that met their needs, ultimately leading to greater success and profitability.Another key accomplishment was the development of two online courses for media outlets. The first course, "Business Models and Monetization for Media Outlets," focused on the development of sustainable business models that could support media outlets over the long-term. The second course, "Innovations and Media Industry," focused on the latest trends and technologies within the industry, helping media outlets to stay ahead of the curve and remain competitive.Overall, I am deeply committed to helping media outlets grow and succeed through strategic business planning and innovative ideas. My experience at Thomson Media has given me a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities within the industry, and I am excited to continue working with media outlets to help them achieve their goals.

UNDP’s Accelerator Lab is helping to produce a synthetic re-framing of the depopulation development challenge in Serbia. As part of this effort, we are planning to launch a data challenge to reduce the information gap, help us refine our understanding of the phenomenon through data insights, and mobilize a wide community of developers, activists, academics, and others around identifying innovative solutions to the challenges stemming from depopulation in Serbia.Scope of work:- Define the scope of the Challenge (problem definition and possible thematic framings, list of potential data sources, including official data from government and international sources, research data, non-traditional data, proprietary data, satellite data, other online sources in non-open forms; and illustrative examples of potential solutions)- Draft the Challenge Call, including: background text, ideal team composition, eligibility criteria, evaluation criteria, selection process, and potential award value in line with UNDP procedures - Provide a research-backed estimate of the potential target communities – state of the current ecosystem, what skills and capacities exist, what partnerships may emerge;- Participate in the evaluation of received proposals.More details at https://lab.undp.org.rs/depopulation-data-challenge/.

I was one of the original co-founders who worked a full decade to evolve our weekend passion to a social enterprise which employed 30+ people in Serbia.SEE ICT (also known as Startit) is a grass-root non-profit organization established in 2010, with the mission to provide meaningful, deep support to Serbian technology and startup scene in order to foster higher employment and economic growth. Our activities have reached more than 100.000 people in Serbia.We believe that technology is a driver of positive changes in the society and by using it we want to help people to live better and more fulfilled lives. Thanks to this, we have managed to create a large and steadily-growing community around our mission and a thriving startup ecosystem which stimulates knowledge sharing, giving-back mentality and volunteering towards a higher goal. In brief, our purpose is said to be cultural emancipation, professional education, and communal prosperity through shared knowledge, networking and activism.During my time in organization, I was focusing on:- steering the organization to fulfil its mission- running the vertical of startup hubs in Serbia (Startit Centers - 9 physical locations with event space and coworking in major cities in Serbia, around 4000 square meters of space in total)- piloting and running initiatives (Startup Academy, iOS Academy, IT requalification program, Startit Fest, Startit Jobs)- establishing partnerships with key stakeholders from IT industry in Serbia

A consulting gig to develop and implement business support programme for media outlets in Serbia.During this project, i co-authored a research paper on business models which media outlets are utilizing both in Serbia and on a global level. This was a baseline for future interventions and activities in this and other media support programmes in Serbia and West Balkans.During the project timeline, I was working with multiple media outlets on developing and tracking their business plans.

The Climate Incubator is a form of technical assistance facility that provides technical guidance and mentorship to the ideas and projects awarded under Open Data Challenge (10 local self-governments) and Innovation Challenge (20 awarded teams with project ideas and 5 teams with advance project proposals), that should result in the reduction of GHG emissions, creation of green jobs or improvement of public services. The technical assistance provided through the climate incubator will include, but not be limited to: organization of mentorship workshops, acceleration workshops, sharing of good practices, exchange of data and information, provision of expert assistance in preparation of project related technical documentation, solving open issues and challenges, testing of the proposed technical solutions/prototypes, organization of matching and pitching events and linking with financing institutions and mechanisms to support implementation and blending of resourcesI have been contracted to deliver the following tasks:1. Conceptualization plan for establishing the Climate (CSUD) Incubator2. Support for the coordination and functioning of the CSUD Incubator

As the Lead Project Manager at Bal Lab, I was responsible for overseeing the development and successful delivery of complex technology projects for a diverse range of clients, including start-ups and large financial institutions. Bal Lab is a dynamic technology company based in Belgrade, Serbia that specializes in the development of software solutions for the AdTech and FinTech verticals.My role involved managing cross-functional teams and ensuring that projects were delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Working closely with the development team, I was responsible for defining project scope, creating project plans, and establishing project timelines. I monitored progress throughout the project lifecycle and worked closely with stakeholders to ensure that project objectives were met.Communication was a key aspect of my role, as I provided regular project updates to senior management and other key stakeholders. My work at Bal Lab required a strong understanding of cutting-edge technologies and the ability to implement them in a way that met the needs of clients and end-users alike.In addition to my responsibilities as a Lead Project Manager, I was also passively and actively scouting and recruiting new employees for Bal Lab. Besides making sure that potential employees have technical skills required for jobs, the key focus was on making sure that we are also culturally aligned and share similar values.Bal Lab is fully owned by its principal, Bal Balaji, who has an extensive track record in the technology industry. His companies have deployed products to companies such as Nokia, Qualcomm, Vodafone, Orange, O2, Cincinnati Bell, Siemens, and Samsung. Bal is also an acknowledged pioneer in the mobile industry - having pioneered the concept of the On-Device App Store, and in Digital Imaging - having built the first integrated solution for Online Editing, Sharing, and Printing of Digital Images.

Developed digital marketing department in IT TV Production, and worked on selling, planning, implementing and developing services to existing and new clients. During 8 months number of clients went from 1 to more than 10, including (key clients):• Microsoft• IBM• HP• ASUS• Telekom Srbija• Cooler Master• BIRN• Bel MedicI was responsible for assembling IT TV Production team, planning client’s presence on social media (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube), sales support, advertisement (Social Media, Pay per Click, Display), Email newsletter, community management and business analysis.

Responsible for IT related tasks in company whose primary focus was project management in civil engineering industry. Responsibilities:• Software & hardware procurement and maintenance• Administrating Linux & Windows servers and workstations and local network• Web development (HTML/CSS/PHP/MySQL, Joomla/Wordpress, SEO)• Managing CoreMan (Correspondence Manager) projectCoordinated IT department activities and projects when it grew past 3 people.