Summary
Ognjen Orel is a seasoned information systems leader and developer with 13+ years of professional experience and a PhD in computing, currently serving as Deputy Director at SRCE where he oversees national-level information and data infrastructures. He combines hands-on expertise in IBM Informix database administration, Java ecosystems and graph databases with product management and team leadership to deliver reliable systems for higher education, research and national qualification frameworks. A domain expert in temporal graphs, database security and fraud detection, he bridges academic research and operational systems as a senior lecturer at the University of Zagreb. Known for mentoring teams and ensuring product quality, he also contributes to international communities through roles on boards such as euroCRIS and Informix user groups, reflecting a rare mix of technical depth and strategic stewardship.
13 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computing, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computing at Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing
English, German, Croatian