Mario Danic
About Mario Danic
Mario Danic is an Engineering Manager II at FreshBooks, with extensive experience in software engineering and team leadership. He has held various roles at notable companies, including Google and Nextcloud GmbH, and has contributed to open source projects that have reached millions of users worldwide.
Current Role at FreshBooks
Mario Danic serves as Engineering Manager II at FreshBooks, a position he has held since 2023. He operates remotely from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In this role, he leads teams responsible for critical domains including Authentication, Authorization, Feature flags, Billing, Teams, Projects, and Payroll. Additionally, he acts as the Croatian cluster lead, facilitating communication and feedback between team members and company leadership.
Previous Experience at Nextcloud GmbH
Mario Danic worked at Nextcloud GmbH from 2017 to 2020, where he held the position of Team Lead for Android and served as a Senior Software Engineer. During his three years at the company, he contributed to the development of solutions that enhanced the Android user experience within the Nextcloud ecosystem.
Professional Background at Google
Danic has a notable history with Google, where he participated in the Summer of Code program as a Student Developer in 2006 and again in 2010. His involvement in these programs spanned three months in 2006 and four months in 2010, during which he contributed to open source projects. He also served as a Summer of Code Mentor in 2006, guiding students in their development efforts.
Leadership at Social Mobile®
Mario Danic held multiple roles at Social Mobile®, serving as Director of Engineering & User Experience for seven months in 2022 and as Head of Engineering & User Experience from 2020 to 2022. In these positions, he focused on enhancing user experience and engineering processes, contributing to the company's growth and innovation.
Educational Background
Mario Danic earned a Bachelor's degree in Organization and Informatics from the University of Zagreb. He also studied at IEDC - Bled School of Management, where he achieved a DMP Certificate in Management in 2010. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his roles in engineering and management.