Summary
Josip Torić is a research-oriented software engineer and PhD candidate in Computer Science at FER with nine years of industry experience spanning Ericsson, Microsoft, and smaller engineering shops. He applies Python and Java to bridge academic research and practical solutions as a Research Assistant at the University of Zadar while maintaining hands-on software engineering experience. Parallel to his technical career, Josip is a long-standing leader in the powerlifting community—as Vice President of the Croatian Powerlifting Federation, head coach of the national team, and founder of a club—bringing disciplined coaching, team-building, and program development skills to his work. This blend of rigorous research, production software background, and elite sports leadership gives him a rare combination of analytical depth and people-centered operational experience.
9 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
Elementary school Biograd, Biograd na Moru
Gymnasium Franjo Petrić, Zadar
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Computer Science, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Computer Science at FER
Powerlifting coach, Powerlifting coach at Sports Academy
Croatian, English