Jakob Werner
Principal Software Engineering Manager at Microsoft
Oslo, Norway
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Top SchoolJakob Werner is a Principal Software Engineering Manager based in Oslo with a decade of experience designing and leading enterprise-grade, high-performance software at Microsoft. He progressed through engineering and management roles from front-end developer to principal manager, focusing on scalability, reliability, and operational efficiency for large systems. With an MSc in Mathematics and Computer Science, he blends rigorous analytical thinking with hands-on architecture and full-stack delivery experience dating back to early freelance and web-admin roles. Known for driving innovation in enterprise contexts, he emphasizes measurable performance improvements and sustainable engineering practices. An implicit strength is his cross-functional fluency—equally comfortable in front-end nuance and back-end architecture—which helps translate complex technical constraints into pragmatic product outcomes.
10 years of coding experience
11 years of employment as a software developer
High School Diploma, High School Diploma at A. G. Matoš High SchoolMaster of Science (MSc) Mathematics and Computer Science, Master of Science (MSc) Mathematics and Computer Science at University of Zagreb / Sveučilište u Zagrebu
Croatian, English, German
Stackoverflow
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Github Skills (80)
parser10
ui-components10
component-library10
office-ui-fabric10
javascript10
react-components10
api10
typescript10
eslint10
styles10
react-component-library10
microsoft10
css10
postcss10
web-components10
Programming languages (3)
Github contributions (5)
jakob101/postcss-inline-rtl
Feb 2016 - May 2017
Contributions:12 PRs, 34 pushes, 7 branches in 1 year 3 months
rtlcsspostcssinlinepostcss-plugin
jakob101/office-ui-fabric-react
May 2017 - Feb 2019
Contributions:13 pushes, 3 branches in 1 year 9 months
reactoffice-365experiencesreact-componentsfor-office
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