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Dino Dusek

Engineering Leader & Data Architect | SQL Server

€450/day
Bjelovar, HR
15+ years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Dino

I help organisations design scalable data platforms, lead high-performing engineering teams, and optimise SQL Server infrastructure. With 20+ years in IT, I bridge the gap between business goals and technical delivery.

I am an experienced Engineering Leader and Data Architect with a proven track record in SaaS, telecom, and enterprise environments. I design, scale, and optimise data platforms that are resilient, cost-efficient, and business-focused.

Currently, as Senior Engineering Manager at Infobip, I lead multiple teams in the Data Business Area, aligning architecture with delivery, driving data governance, and fostering a culture of ownership and quality. My leadership blends strategic vision with hands-on involvement to ensure both technical excellence and strong team engagement.

Previously, I managed complex SQL Server environments—standalone, clustered, Always-On—led zero-downtime migrations, implemented global replication across 20+ data centres, and built monitoring systems for data governance. I have also partnered with product and architecture teams to ensure solutions meet business needs.

At Hrvatski Telekom, I progressed from IT technician to senior platform engineer and database expert over 23 years, working on mission-critical telecom platforms for over 2 million users, leading infrastructure modernisation, and developing automation tools.

Through my company, Papion, I provide freelance consulting: SQL Server optimisation, ERP and reporting systems, and fractional engineering management for SaaS, telecom, and SMB clients. I also deliver IT training and am certified as an E-Business Coach by the Croatian Ministry of Entrepreneurship.

Core expertise: Engineering & People Leadership, SQL Server & Data Architecture, Data Governance, Scalable Reporting, Agile Delivery, Cloud Infrastructure (Azure, VPS), ERP Solutions.
  • Croatian

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Fluent

Remote only
Primarily works remotely

Experience

  • Infobip
    Senior Engineering Manager – Data Business Area
    April 2023 - Today (3 years and 2 months)
    Zagreb, Croatia
    • Managing cross-functional teams, building business data solutions.
    • Driving strategic data platform architecture and delivery.
    Team management Database architecture Leadership Product management Database administration
  • PAPION
    Founder / E-Business Coach
    September 1993 - Today (32 years and 9 months)
    Bjelovar, BB, Croatia
    ◦ Delivered workshops and training under national entrepreneurship programs.
    ◦ Recognized by the Croatian
  • Infobip
    Engineering Manager – Data Business Area
    November 2020 - April 2023 (2 years and 5 months)
    • Led multiple agile teams within the Data Business Area.
    • Delivered scalable reporting and data visualisation solutions.

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Education

  • High
    School of Mathematics and Informatics
    1987
    High
  • E-Business Coach
    Croatian Ministry of Entrepreneurship and Crafts
    2013
    E-Business Coach

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