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Curriculum Vitae & Technical Portfolio

A comprehensive overview of my professional experience, core technical competencies, engineering projects, and specialized certifications.

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Luka Piplica

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Professional Profile

Result-oriented IT Professional with comprehensive experience in maintaining high-availability systems and 24/7 network infrastructure. Skilled in troubleshooting complex hardware/software issues, implementing security policies, and optimizing IT operations. Combining a background in electronics with modern skills in Python, Full-Stack Web Development, and Cybersecurity, I offer a holistic approach to IT support, systems management, and AI-driven automation workflows. Highly adaptable, an analytical thinker, a fast learner, and deeply committed to open-source software and architectural excellence.


Core Technical Skills

CategoryTechnical Competencies
Network & System AdminWindows & Linux Server Administration, Cisco & MikroTik networking, infrastructure setup, high-availability deployments.
Web DevelopmentReact, Next.js, Astro.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Jamstack architecture.
Cybersecurity & HardeningSystems hardening, SSH key authentication, UFW firewall configurations, Penetration Testing, Digital Forensics (MVT).
Programming & ScriptingPython 3, Bash scripting, Rust environment CLI automation.
Electronics & IoTCircuit design, PCB manufacturing, Arduino programming, robotic systems, power management.
AI & AutomationModel Context Protocol (MCP), Agentic Workflows, autonomous terminal agents (Claude Code), subagent orchestration.
Localization & DesignInternationalization (i18n) workflows, multi-script management (Latin/Cyrillic), Graphic Design (Adobe Photoshop, Canva).

Professional Experience

IT Support Specialist

Radio and Television of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BHRT) | 01/2022 – 09/2022 (Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina)

  • System Maintenance: Provided critical 24/7 technical support for corporate Windows environments, Microsoft Office ecosystems, and Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Infrastructure Management: Supervised the deployment, provisioning, and hardware maintenance of enterprise desktops, laptops, servers, and peripheral machinery.
  • Network Administration: Administered localized network topographies, managing corporate routers, switches, hubs, and Wi-Fi infrastructure layers.
  • Server Operations: Monitored and optimized system health parameters across Web, FTP, SMB, and Print servers to prevent deployment downtime.
  • Security & Access Control: Governed user accounts, directory profiles, role-based access tokens, folder permissions, and enterprise endpoint protection (Antivirus).
  • Broadcasting Support: Managed preventative and corrective engineering tasks on specialized broadcasting and digital media stream pipelines.
  • Troubleshooting: Diagnosed and repaired complex hardware and software issues, including system patching and hardware diagnostic routines.
  • Documentation: Authored comprehensive internal documentation, technical guides, and standard IT procedures to maximize team efficiency.

Engineering Projects

Sejo Bajraktarević Archive

  • Timeline: 2026
  • Technologies: Astro, Cloudflare Pages, Tigris S3, i18n, Web Performance
  • Description: A high-performance, multilingual digital archive built with Astro.js and Cloudflare Pages, engineered to preserve and stream decades of multimedia assets for a prominent Bosnian composer.

Cyber Wisdom API

  • Timeline: 2026
  • Technologies: FastAPI, Python, Docker, Hugging Face, Backend Development
  • Description: A lightweight FastAPI microservice optimized for Docker and Hugging Face Spaces that generates dynamic, GitHub-optimized 'Cyber Sun Tzu' quotes directly into vector SVG images for real-time profile integration.

Open Source Technical Localization

  • Timeline: 2026
  • Technologies: Open Source, i18n Standards, Git / GitHub, Localization
  • Description: A centralized hub documenting my open-source contributions and i18n workflows, bridging the language gap for high-impact security, multimedia, and developer tools across the Balkan community.

PS4 Hardware Restoration & Linux Kernel Exploitation

  • Timeline: 2022
  • Technologies: Hardware Engineering, Kernel Exploits, Linux, Systems Hardening
  • Description: A deep-dive hardware restoration and system engineering project covering physical overhaul, thermal management, and a manual firmware exploit to bootstrap an isolated Linux environment.

Adair Café: Web & Branding Architecture

  • Timeline: 2022
  • Technologies: Frontend, UI/UX Design, Branding Systems, Web Optimization
  • Description: A commercial frontend development and branding optimization project for a local business, bridging responsive web components with a unified digital design system.

Programmable LED Desk: National Technical Champion

  • Timeline: 2019
  • Technologies: Embedded Systems, Arduino, LED Matrix, Hardware Engineering, Custom Firmware
  • Description: A state-award-winning hardware project featuring a custom-soldered LED matrix driven by an Arduino microcontroller executing optimized low-level lighting patterns and text rendering algorithms.

Solar Tree: National Green Energy Champion

  • Timeline: 2018
  • Technologies: Green Energy, Solar PV, Hardware Integration, Electronics, Power Management
  • Description: An award-winning sustainable energy prototype that won 1st place at the National Technical Exhibition, integrating solar photovoltaic harvesting, stabilized DC voltage regulation, and wireless audio.

IoT Wi-Fi Scoreboard: State Competition Champion

  • Timeline: 2017
  • Technologies: IoT, Arduino, Embedded Systems, Hardware Design, Electronics
  • Description: An award-winning IoT hardware and web project that secured 1st place at the National Technical Exhibition, featuring custom seven-segment LED displays and an embedded Wi-Fi control interface.

Professional Certifications

DateIssuerTitleCredential Link
06/2026AnthropicClaude with Google Cloud's Vertex AIView Credential
05/2026AnthropicClaude with Amazon BedrockView Credential
05/2026AnthropicIntroduction to subagentsView Credential
05/2026AnthropicIntroduction to agent skillsView Credential
04/2026AnthropicModel Context Protocol: Advanced TopicsView Credential
04/2026AnthropicIntroduction to Model Context ProtocolView Credential
04/2026AnthropicClaude with the Anthropic APIView Credential
04/2026AnthropicClaude Code 101View Credential
04/2026AnthropicClaude Code in ActionView Credential
04/2026AnthropicAI Fluency: Framework & FoundationsView Credential
03/2026AnthropicIntroduction to Claude CoworkView Credential
03/2026AnthropicClaude 101View Credential
09/2025EF SETEnglish Certificate (C2 Proficient)View Credential
05/2022UdemyThe Complete Python Hacking Course: Beginner to AdvancedView Credential
01/2022UdemyLearn to Code with Python 3View Credential
01/2021ITAcademyCertified Computer Network AdministratorView Credential ID: 025056

Honors & Awards

DateAwardCompetitionProject & Technical FocusCredential Link
04/2019🥇 1st PlaceXI Festival rada (State)Interactive Table: Circuit design, LED matrix & programmable ambient lighting logic.View Diploma
05/2018🥇 1st PlaceX Festival rada (State)IoT Solar Station: Bluetooth connectivity & optimized power grid management.View Diploma
06/2017🥇 1st PlaceIX Festival rada (State)Arduino Scoreboard: Wireless remote control with custom web interface integration.View Diploma

Education

Certified Computer Network Administrator

ITAcademy | 2019 – 2021 (Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina)

  • Core Focus: Windows & Linux Server Administration, Cisco & MikroTik networking.
  • Technical Skills: Bash & Python scripting, Cybersecurity frameworks, and infrastructure setup.
  • Credential ID: 025056.

Electronics Technician

Railway School Center | 2015 – 2019 (Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina)

  • Core Focus: Circuit design, multi-layer PCB manufacturing, and Arduino micro-controller programming.
  • Practical Implementations: Automated robotic systems, IoT sensory environments, and renewable energy projects.

Languages

  • Bosnian / Croatian / Serbian (BCS): Native proficiency.
  • English: Professional Working Proficiency (C2 Proficient via EF SET | 88/100). Expert in technical documentation and markdown architecture.
  • German: Elementary Functional Proficiency (A1/A2).
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