Luka Abrus
About Luka Abrus
Luka Abrus is the SVP Delivery at Endava in Zagreb, Croatia, and a Venture Partner at Silicon Gardens, with a diverse background in technology and entrepreneurship.
Current Roles at Endava and Silicon Gardens
Luka Abrus is currently serving as the SVP Delivery at Endava, based in Zagreb, Croatia. Additionally, he holds the position of Venture Partner Croatia at Silicon Gardens, where he contributes to the growth and development of startups. His roles involve senior-level strategic oversight and fostering innovation within these organizations.
Board Memberships at 57hours and Shoutem
Luka Abrus is actively involved with multiple organizations as a board member. He currently serves on the board of 57hours, a platform that connects adventurers with certified guides. He also holds a board member position at Shoutem, a mobile app development platform. These roles allow him to influence key decisions and guide the strategic direction of both companies.
Previous Experience at Five and Microsoft
Before his current endeavors, Luka Abrus was a key figure at Five, a mobile design and development agency, where he served as CEO for 10 years and later as Partner, Client Strategy for 2 years. Prior to Five, he worked at Microsoft in various capacities including Solution Sales Professional, Technology Specialist, and Developer Evangelist, accumulating extensive experience in technology and sales over 8 years.
Educational Background at University of Zagreb and Vatroslav Lisinski School of Music
Luka Abrus holds a degree in Computing Science (mag. ing.) from the University of Zagreb, where he studied from 1999 to 2005. He also has a background in music, having studied Music Theory and Piano at the Vatroslav Lisinski School of Music, achieving both primary and high school credentials over 9 years.
Contributions to the Tech Community and Publishing
Luka Abrus has made significant contributions to the tech community. He co-founded Five, growing it to a team of 200 people, and served on the board of the Croatian Independent Software Exporters association. He was also a curator for The Global Shapers Community in Zagreb. Abrus has authored three books on web development and technology and published over 150 articles in IT magazines, including a regular column in IT magazine Mreža. He mentors startups through Founders Institute Croatia and ZIP.