Tjaž Juvan

Project overview:

Built a custom CMS using Drupal to manage structured content and administration workflows

Developed a responsive frontend with React for a smooth user experience across devices

Integrated PostgreSQL as the main database for reliability and performance

Configured Nginx as a reverse proxy to handle routing, security, and traffic distribution

Infrastructure:

Full containerization with Docker (multi-service architecture)

Isolated services (frontend, backend, database, proxy) for maintainability and scalability

DevOps & automation:

CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment

Scheduled backup system for data safety

Environment consistency across development and production

Outcome:

A scalable, maintainable, and production-ready architecture that simplifies deployment and reduces operational overhead.

Cross-platform desktop application (Python/PySide6) integrating a custom PDF editor with a powerful text analysis CLI tool. I designed and built the UI, workflow, and interactive features, enabling users to process, annotate, and link citations efficiently in research documents. Fully compatible with Linux and Windows, this project showcases my ability to deliver end-to-end software solutions that combine backend logic with intuitive desktop interfaces.

I worked on Beyond, a digital memorial platform where users can create and explore interactive 3D memorial spaces (stars, planets, memories, donations, and family-related content).

My focus was on the backend architecture, frontend-backend integration, and full deployment on Vercel.

My scope:

1. Built and maintained the backend API (NestJS modular architecture, DTO validation, auth-protected endpoints, media upload flows).

2. Integrated frontend with backend APIs by aligning data contracts and updating frontend hooks/auth flow to match backend requirements.

3. Deployed and configured the full system on Vercel as separate frontend/backend projects (Clerk + database + API URL wiring).