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Dalibor Makic
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Summary
Technical Program Manager and Engineering Leader with 10+ years of experience delivering large-scale cloud infrastructure, data platform, and enterprise modernization programs across health tech and SaaS environments. Proven track record leading 6 engineering teams (50+ engineers) across 2 time zones, driving execution across 10+ services and complex distributed systems. Demonstrated ability to improve delivery predictability by ~30%, reduce end-to-end delivery timelines by up to 2 months, and stabilize Agile release execution to a consistent two-week cadence. Strong background in reducing production incidents by ~95% through improved governance, operational discipline, and cross-functional alignment. Experienced in leading enterprise data platform transformations including Snowflake migration (50+ pipelines, 300+ tables) and enabling organization-wide access across Marketing, Analytics, and Account Management teams. Increasingly focused on AI-assisted delivery governance, automation, and engineering execution visibility.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Technical Project Manager
Lark Health
San Francisco, CA
10.2025 - Current
- Lead strategic cross-functional programs across 6 engineering teams (50+ engineers) spanning multiple time zones, delivering cloud infrastructure and platform modernization initiatives across 10+ services
- Drive end-to-end program execution including roadmap planning, dependency management, risk mitigation, and executive stakeholder communication
- Improved delivery predictability by ~30% through structured planning, milestone tracking, and cross-team alignment mechanisms
- Reduced delivery timelines by up to 2 months across major initiatives through improved execution governance and prioritization frameworks
- Established and enforced consistent two-week Agile release cycles across distributed engineering teams
- Implemented AI-assisted reporting and delivery visibility workflows, improving early risk detection and execution transparency
- Reduced production incidents by ~95% through operational improvements and cross-functional execution alignment
Software Engineering Manager
Lark Health
San Francisco, CA
09.2024 - 09.2025
- Led engineering execution across infrastructure reliability and platform operations initiatives
- Managed sprint planning, prioritization, and resource allocation across distributed engineering teams
- Oversaw infrastructure systems including Kubernetes, Kafka, VPN services, and monitoring platforms
- Improved deployment workflows and system stability through operational and process improvements
- Partnered with engineering leadership to improve delivery predictability, planning discipline, and execution governance
- Led development on at least 50 simultaneous projects, multi-tasking across several deliverables while remaining in direct control of development paths.
Technical Project Manager
Lark Health
San Francisco, CA
10.2020 - 09.2024
- Led enterprise-scale Snowflake data platform migration from custom-built data mart to cloud-native architecture
- Migrated and re-architected 50+ data pipelines and 300+ tables supporting enterprise analytics and reporting systems
- Enabled organization-wide data accessibility across Marketing, Analytics, and Account Management teams
- Managed full project lifecycle including roadmap planning, execution tracking, dependency management, and stakeholder communication
- Improved delivery visibility through standardized Jira governance and reporting dashboards
- Supported platform modernization initiatives including Airflow migration and CI/CD improvements
Technical Project Manager
Sprayable Inc.
San Francis
02.2019 - 09.2020
- Managed cross-functional delivery initiatives across multiple client-facing technical projects
- Improved operational workflows and delivery consistency through process optimization
- Coordinated technical and business stakeholders to ensure timely execution of deliverables
- Managed at least 15 project teams in Agile environment, realizing success through application of SDLC methodologies and exceptional leadership skills.
Technical Project & Operations Manager
STREAM GLOBAL SERVICES-US, INC.
02.2016 - 02.2019
- Led operational execution across technical and business teams in client-facing environments
- Implemented Agile-based process improvements enhancing delivery consistency and issue resolution speed for a team of 50 people.
- Managed program execution with focus on compliance, performance, and stakeholder alignment
Account Manager / Operations Manager
Grupo Noa International
10.2013 - 01.2016
- Managed client onboarding and operational coordination across international teams
- Supported service delivery scaling and operational process improvements
Education
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) - International Law
University of Niš – Faculty of Law
Skills
- Technical Program Management
- Cloud Infrastructure & Platform Operations
- Data Platform Migration (Snowflake)
- Kubernetes, Kafka & CI/CD Systems
- Engineering Operations & Agile Delivery
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Risk & Dependency Management
- Delivery Governance & Reporting Systems
- AI-Enhanced Program Execution
- Stakeholder & Executive Communication
KEY IMPACT HIGHLIGHTS
- Led 6 engineering teams (50+ engineers) across 2 time zones delivering cloud and data platform initiatives
- Improved delivery predictability by ~30% through structured Agile execution and dependency management
- Reduced delivery timelines by up to 2 months across major platform modernization initiatives
- Standardized and stabilized 2-week release cycles across distributed engineering teams
- Reduced production incidents by ~95% through operational improvements and governance controls
- Led enterprise Snowflake migration: 50+ pipelines and 300+ tables from legacy data mart
- Enabled organization-wide data access across Marketing, Analytics, and Account Management functions
Timeline
Senior Technical Project Manager
Lark Health
10.2025 - Current
Software Engineering Manager
Lark Health
09.2024 - 09.2025
Technical Project Manager
Lark Health
10.2020 - 09.2024
Technical Project Manager
Sprayable Inc.
02.2019 - 09.2020
Technical Project & Operations Manager
STREAM GLOBAL SERVICES-US, INC.
02.2016 - 02.2019
Account Manager / Operations Manager
Grupo Noa International
10.2013 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) - International Law
University of Niš – Faculty of Law