Summary
Nace Plesko is a Backend Software Engineering Lead with eight years of experience building reliable server-side systems and developer tooling, currently based in Slovenia and open to worldwide remote roles. He combines strong foundations in Java/Spring, Groovy/Maven and CI with modern Node.js/TypeScript stacks from his startup work, and has a track record of joining senior teams early to internalize engineering best practices. A University of Virginia graduate with distinction in Computer Science and a former D1 thrower, he pairs discipline from elite athletics with a curiosity-driven approach to breaking down complex problems. As a former teaching assistant and high-GPA student-athlete, he brings clear communication and mentorship to technical leadership while favoring continuous learning and humility.
8 years of coding experience
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science, Bachelor's degree, Computer Science at Iowa State University
Bachelor's degree with Distinction, Computer Science, Bachelor's degree with Distinction, Computer Science at University of Virginia
English, Slovenian