Damir

Damir Harambasic Resume | Product Software Engineer

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

  • Varo Bank

    January 2020 - Present
    • 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.
    • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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

    University of Utah

    Class of 2014
  • BS, Strategic Communication