Izabel Jelenic
About Izabel Jelenic
Izabel Jelenic is the CTO and co-founder of Infobip Ltd, with a background in database studies and extensive experience in technical development and management.
Current Position at Infobip Ltd
Izabel Jelenic currently serves as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Infobip Ltd. He has been a part of Infobip since its inception in early 2006 and has significantly contributed to building the company's technical foundation. As CTO, he is pivotal in driving technical innovations, managing development projects, and overseeing the technical teams to ensure the smooth operation of the company's services.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Infobip, Izabel Jelenic worked at Uljanik IRI d.d. from 2003 to 2006 as an Oracle developer. Prior to that, he was employed at Pazinka Optima from 2001 to 2003 as a Delphi Developer. These positions provided him with valuable experience in software development and laid the groundwork for his future roles in the tech industry.
Education Background
Izabel Jelenic studied at the University of Zagreb / Sveučilište u Zagrebu, where he pursued a degree in Databases. He completed his Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree over a five-year period, from 1996 to 2001. This educational background in databases has been instrumental in shaping his career and technical expertise.
Technical Expertise and Contributions
Throughout his career, Izabel Jelenic has dealt with a wide range of technical challenges, such as slow disk issues, Linux storage, SCCP layer snooping, and DDoS attacks. He was a key player in transforming Infobip's architecture from monolithic services to more modular, unbundled services and infrastructure. His technical acumen and innovative solutions have been critical in enhancing the company's capabilities and performance.
Team Management and Coordination
As CTO at Infobip, Izabel Jelenic has increasingly focused on organizing and coordinating geographically dispersed teams to boost productivity and job satisfaction. Despite his shift towards a more managerial role, he remains deeply passionate about development and stays abreast of the latest technological advancements. His ability to manage and inspire teams has been a driving force behind Infobip's growth.