Damir Harambasic Resume | Product Software Engineer linkedin.com/in/damir damir.hara@gmail.com www.damir.fun
SUMMARY
Product Software Engineer with a 10+ years of expertise in creating high-quality, high-performance web and native products. Passionate about blending technical know-how with intuitive design to create a great UX. Skilled in modern technologies like React, React Native, TypeScript, Node.js and GraphQL, with a strong track record in leading projects, shipping consistently and mentoring teams.
EXPERIENCE
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Varo Bank
January 2020 - Present
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Staff Software Engineer
March 2024 - Present
- - Currently driving Lending features and optimizations toward profitability (Fixer archetype).
- - Splitting time ~70/30 between React Native/Expo + React web and the GraphQL/Node.js middle-layer.
- - Established AI tooling standards (AGENTS.md templates, prompt/eval practices, agentic workflows) and drove adoption across teams.
- - Integrated 3rd party services such as Statsig (feature and experiment platform) and Column Tax (tax prep).
- - Continue to mentor and onboard engineers; hosted React workshops for Native Engineers.
- - Some technologies I am working with: TypeScript, React (web), React Native (Expo), GraphQL, Node.js (Fastify), PostgreSQL, React Testing Library.
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Senior Software Engineer, Web
January 2020 - March 2024
- - Led the Web Engineering effort on Design System 2.0 and helped drive the migration.
- - Helped develop and launch the new bank.varomoney.com.
- - Collaborated on the complete Varo Bank app rewrite in React Native (Expo) + TypeScript.
- - Led a team of 3-4 engineers on the React Native rewrite of the settings page and related sub-pages.
- - Worked across multiple projects and teams: client banking, growth, engagement, internal tools, and design systems.
- - Part of a hiring committee; helped mentor and onboard new engineers.
- - Some technologies I worked with: TypeScript, React, GraphQL/Apollo, Storybook, React Testing Library.
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Sr. Frontend Developer @ Overstock.com
October 2019 - December 2019
- - Brief second stint at Overstock.
- - Focused on improving and maintaining the Product Details Page through feature development and bug fixes.
- - Some technologies I worked with: Node.js, Express, Webpack, Redux and React.
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Sr. Full-Stack Developer @ tZERO
September 2018 - October 2019
- - Designed and engineered (0-1) the UX for an innovative Web3 product built on blockchain technology.
- - Focused on the front-end (React, Redux) while contributing to back-end systems in Node.js, Express, and PostgreSQL.
- - Served as acting Dev Lead — hiring, mentoring, and guiding junior developers to improve code quality and velocity.
- - Some technologies I worked with: React, Redux, Node.js, Express, PostgreSQL, Jest and Webpack.
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Frontend Developer @ Overstock.com
October 2014 - September 2018
- - Handled new feature implementation, A/B Tests, and bug squishing on product pages.
- - Worked on a full-stack mobile web app as well as various client-side apps.
- - Was involved in the design process of product with UX and Product teammates.
- - Built tools for our front-end workflow, such as implementing ES6 support and ReactJS into our repo.
- - Created reusable React components and NPM modules that were used by teams across Overstock.com.
- - During this time I was promoted to Senior Frontend Developer. Some previous teams I worked with: Marketing and Production web team.
- - Some technologies I worked with: jQuery, Node.js, Express, Webpack, Redux and React.
SKILLS
- JavaScript
- React
- React Native
- Redux
- TypeScript
- GraphQL (Apollo)
- REST APIs
- React Testing Library
- Astro Used on this site! 🚀
- Expo
- Next.js
- Node.js
- Bun.js
- CSS
- Styled Components
- Shadcn/ui
- Tailwind CSS (🙇♂️)
- SASS
- CSS Modules
- Responsive Design
- Storybook
- Semantic HTML
- Git & CLI chops
- Troubleshooting
- Wireframing & Prototyping
- Cross-platform compatibility
- Communication & Liaison
- Accessibility
- Mentoring & Advising
- Leadership
EDUCATION
- BS, Strategic Communication