Daniel Maksimovic
Software Engineer | MSc Computer Science, University of Zurich | AI & Full-Stack Development
Impact-driven Software Engineer & Information Systems professional with 6+ years of experience across industry roles, internships, teaching, and research. I help organizations design secure, reliable, AI-enabled products that turn complex processes and data into real customer value.
About Me
A brief introduction to my journey, skills, and aspirations.
I get excited about opportunities where I can ship AI products end-to-end—from requirements and process modeling to secure back-end services, RAG/LLM integration, and measurable impact in domains like technology, finance, banking, and consulting.
For example, I designed and developed an agentic AI system for software engineering and DevOps workflows in my Master's thesis at Ergon Informatik, built a local, full-stack AI-driven chatbot at Eraneos (React/Vite, Java/Spring Boot, Azure) with a knowledge base and RAG pipeline, and engineered a License Server for Consor Universal (Spring Boot, Docker, Jenkins, Kubernetes) to automate license generation.
I was a Teaching Assistant at the University of Zurich for Wirtschaftsinformatik II, leading tutorials for ~80 students. My research includes benchmarking AI-based CFM platforms and reviewing studies on hybrid human-AI teams.
I'm currently completing my Swiss civilian service (Zivildienst) until February 2027.
Experience
A timeline of my professional roles and responsibilities.
Aug. 2026 - Present
Teaching Assistant, Civilian Service (Zivildienst)
Schule Pfaffnau
- Mandatory Swiss civilian service (Zivildienst) in place of military service, until February 2027.
- Supporting class teachers in daily lessons, with the full class and in small groups.
- Providing individual support to pupils who need additional help.
- Assisting with lesson preparation, learning materials and corrections.
- Supporting teachers with digital tools and classroom ICT.
Sept. 2024 - Sept. 2026
Software Engineer Working Student
Eraneos
- Built an AI advisory chatbot end-to-end (React, Spring Boot, locally hosted Llama) with RAG-based document retrieval, conversation memory and context-driven dialogue logic, from concept to working MVP, presented with live demos to the TMT community.
- Contributed as a developer to SafeGPT, Eraneos' internal privacy-compliant AI assistant platform, in an international Scrum team: features, bug fixes and security improvements across a Python/FastAPI + PostgreSQL/pgvector backend and a React/TypeScript frontend, with code reviews in GitLab.
- Improved the RAG pipeline: token-based chunking of spreadsheet documents, server-side authorization checks for shared prompt collections, and streaming error handling.
- Evaluated and documented Azure deployment options (App Services, AKS, AI Foundry, AI Search, Entra ID).
- Drove internal adoption of SafeGPT through presentations, live demos, use cases with sales and back office, and a modular training program.
Feb. 2026 - Jul. 2026
Software Engineer Master's Thesis
Ergon Informatik AG
- Master's thesis in collaboration with the University of Zurich.
- Designed and developed an agentic AI assistant for software engineering and DevOps workflows (code generation, review, testing, ticket processing).
- Worked with software engineers to gather requirements, integrate the system into a sandbox environment, and evaluate its impact on developer productivity and human–AI collaboration.
Aug. 2025 - Jan. 2026
Teaching Assistant Wirtschaftsinformatik II
University of Zurich
- Supervised lectures for approximately 80 students.
- Developed and corrected hands-on BPMN process-modeling exercises.
- Ran consultation hours and supported exam preparation.
Aug. 2024
Teacher in Computer Science and AI
Logiscool Switzerland
- Delivered engaging Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence classes to approximately 30 students.
- Developed age-appropriate projects that fostered creativity and critical thinking.
- Introduced essential topics such as machine learning and ethical AI usage.
2024
Participant at Ergon, Deloitte, Accenture
Case Studies
- Ergon: Contributed to a case study on managing a complex ERP project in the hospitality sector.
- Deloitte: Analyzed market disruptions and designed innovative Technology Target Operating Models for a telecom client.
- Accenture: Developed a digital platform concept for mental wellbeing, covering ideation, planning, and agile project management.
Jul. 2023 - Sept. 2023
Software Engineer Java Intern
Consor AG
- Developed a License Server for Consor Universal, enhancing automation for license generation.
- Utilized Spring Boot, Docker, and Jenkins to establish a robust CI/CD pipeline.
- Implemented advanced encryption techniques to secure license access.
Jul. 2019
Computer Science Intern
FHNW
- Interpreted and ported Python logic to Android on an Ubuntu tool chain.
- Developed and edited an Android app utilizing smartphone sensors.
- Gained hands-on experience with Ubuntu.
Projects
A selection of my work in AI and full-stack development.
Master's Thesis: Agentic AI System in Software Engineering (UZH × Ergon)
An AI system that works as a shared team member inside a software development team rather than a personal assistant. Specialized agents coordinated by an orchestrator handle coding, testing, pull request review and log analysis, connected to Jira, Bitbucket and two live software projects. Requirements were derived from a literature review, 11 practitioner interviews and a scenario workshop, and the system was evaluated over three weeks with nine developers. Grade: 5.75/6.0.
Tech Stack
SafeGPT
Eraneos' internal privacy-compliant AI assistant platform: a secure, multi-model chat solution that runs large language models from diverse providers (e.g., Google’s Gemini, Anthropic) within a controlled environment.
Tech Stack
Nexa Platform (Master Project)
Developed a no-code platform for therapists to design, supervise, and evaluate client-facing chatbots and counseling plans. Piloted with licensed therapists to improve documentation and monitoring.
Tech Stack
Business Network Advisor
An interactive AI-powered chatbot to optimize business networks, leveraging RAG, SCION for secure data transmissions, and Llama-based LLMs.
Tech Stack
No-Code AI Chatbot Environment (BSc Thesis)
A no-code environment enabling non-technical users to build and embed educational or therapeutic chatbots into web applications.
Tech Stack
Consor Universal – License Server Automation
Implemented a license-server to automate license generation & delivery for Consor Universal, used by major insurers. Built with Spring Boot, Docker, and a Jenkins CI/CD pipeline.
Tech Stack
Swiss Equity Token
Extended an open-source ERC-20 contract for tokenizing Swiss shares, including a comprehensive Hardhat test suite.
Tech Stack
Taboo Online Game (Software Praktikum)
Implemented a full-stack multiplayer Taboo game with real-time websockets, JWT authentication, and a lobby system.
Tech Stack
Education
My academic journey and key qualifications.
Master of Science in Computer Science (MSc)
University of Zurich
Major: Information Systems · Minor: Informatics
Final GPA: 5.5/6.0, summa cum laude
- Master's thesis in collaboration with Ergon Informatik: “Development and Integration of an Agentic AI System in Software Engineering” (Grade: 5.75/6.0).
- Master project: Developed a therapist-centric platform for AI-integrated counseling.
- Seminar paper on AI-based Customer Feedback Management (Grade: 6.0/6.0).
- Seminar paper on Hybrid Human–AI Teams in Digital Leadership (Grade: 6.0/6.0).
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSc)
University of Zurich
Major: Information Systems · Minor: Banking & Finance
- Bachelor Thesis: Development of a No-Code/Click-and-Drop Environment for the Development of AI-Chatbots (Grade: 5.5/6.0).
Matura
Kantonsschule Zofingen
Focus: Physics & Applications of Mathematics
Skills
A detailed overview of my technical and professional abilities.
Languages
Technologies
Skills
AI & ML
Certificates
Research & Publications
My contributions to academic research and notable publications.
Joining Forces for AI-based Customer Feedback Management
Benchmarked 20 AI-enabled customer-feedback-management platforms, mapping their AI role breadth vs. human-AI collaboration intensity. Combined literature review with CEO interviews to propose a governance model for human-AI co-creation.
Information Systems Seminar Conference, UZH (2025) - Grade: 6.0/6.0
Hybrid Human–AI Teams in Digital Leadership: A Comprehensive Literature Review
Surveyed 80+ peer-reviewed studies to map the landscape of hybrid human-AI teaming in digital leadership. Synthesized challenges and future trends, proposing ethical governance and algorithmic-leadership guidelines.
University of Zurich (2025) - Grade 6.0/6.0
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