Mato Kocelj
Software Engineer
Velika Gorica
Summary
Software Engineer with cross-domain experience in software development, system integration, and industrial automation. Skilled in developing high-reliability applications used in real-time testing, with prior experience in robotics and machine control. While my current focus is on modern software stacks (.NET, Azure DevOps), I bring valuable context from earlier roles involving embedded industrial systems, enabling me to bridge digital and physical system layers effectively.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Software Engineer
dSPACE
04.2021 - Current
- Develop desktop tools for automated testing of embedded automotive components (ECUs), focusing on stability, traceability, and protocol compliance (CAN, Ethernet).
- Design, test, and maintain software using C# (.NET) with supplemental use of C++ and Python.
- Apply version control and CI/CD practices using Azure DevOps in a multinational, agile (SAFe) environment.
- Contribute to system-level quality assurance, including unit and integration testing in safety-sensitive contexts.
Robotics Engineer
Teximp Retro d.o.o
07.2019 - 04.2021
- Led international commissioning of robot-based manufacturing cells (Fanuc robots + Haas CNC machines), including HMI software development in .NET (C#).
- Created detailed user documentation and conducted operator training, emphasizing system safety and reliability.
- Gained hands-on experience with embedded control systems, sensors, and real-time machine coordination.
Research Assistant
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture
04.2018 - 03.2019
- Designed and implemented a testbed for robot-assisted automation using Fanuc robots and Siemens PLCs.
- Developed a vision-based calibration tool in C++ using OpenCV.
- Mentored students on applied robotics and systems integration, contributing to research-driven prototyping.
Education
M.Eng. - Industrial engineering, Automation engineering course
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering And Naval Architecture
Zagreb, Croatia 05.2011 - 12.2017
Skills
C# NET
Certification
Certified Kubernetes Application Developer, Udemy Labs, 11/01/23, 2D1218C96FA4-2D120D3937A4-2D120D3937A4
Interests
Basketball
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 02/15/93
- Nationality: Croatian
Timeline
Software Engineer
dSPACE
04.2021 - Current
Robotics Engineer
Teximp Retro d.o.o
07.2019 - 04.2021
Research Assistant
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture
04.2018 - 03.2019
M.Eng. - Industrial engineering, Automation engineering course
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering And Naval Architecture
05.2011 - 12.2017
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