I help startups and growing companies hire the right people.
I'm a Recruiter and Talent Sourcer with 8+ years of hands-on experience helping companies find and hire the right people.
๐ก Specializing in sourcing top talent, conducting interviews, and managing the recruitment full-circle, I build strong, lasting relationships with both candidates and hiring managers, ensuring a seamless experience from initial contact to successful placement.
๐ I have a Premium LinkedIn Recruiter account
๐ก AI Automation, AI-powered sourcing, and selection of AI tools
My responsibilities:
โบ Participating in strategy job launch calls with managersย
โบ Sourcing and engaging passive candidatesย
โบ Reviewing online applications, evaluating the qualifications of candidates, conducting screenings, and shortlisting suitable candidatesย
โบ Tracking applicant flow in the Applicant Tracking System, maintaining the pipeline of qualified candidatesย
โบ Direct report to the Founders and the hiring managers
โบ Managing various stakeholders, both internal and externalย
โบ Liaising with internal departments to determine recruitment needsย
โบ Determining selection criteria, hiring profiles, and job requirements for vacant positionsย
โบ Managing hiring processes via Applicant Tracking Systemsย
โบ Sourcing potential candidates through online company career portals, recruitment sites, job boards, and social platformsย
โบ Evaluation of applications and selection of candidates through a telephone interview, which amounts to facilitating an assessment before the actual interviewย
โบ Documenting processes and fostering good relationships with potential candidates and past applicantsย
โบ Developing hiring strategies and procedures in line with industry trends, as well as keeping informed of advancements in the field
โบ Connected topย talentย with exceptional opportunities, hiring professionals who make valuable contributions to the organizationโs success.ย
โบ Led fullโcycle recruitment, managing sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding processes to ensureย
alignment with company goals andย talentย needs.ย
โบ Provided strategic advice on recruitment practices, optimizing and enhancing existing processes & tools to improve efficiency and outcomes.
HR & Business Services
Applicant Tracking Systems
Boolean Search
Candidate Sourcing
LinkedIn
IT Sourcing
Resume Screening
IT Recruiting
LinkedIn Recruiting
Sourcing
Lead Generation
Business Development
Milan S.
Belgrade, Serbia
$42/hr
4.8
188 jobs
Most Shopify stores don't have a traffic problem. They have a buying-experience problem.
You're paying for clicks, but visitors land, hesitate, and leave. The product's good. The traffic's fine. The store just isn't making the case fast enough to turn that visitor into a buyer.
That's the gap I close.
I'm Milan. Over the last 7 years, I've built and optimized 250+ Shopify stores, from first-time startups to 8-figure brands, and the common thread is conversion. Cleaner buying experiences, sharper product pages, landing pages that actually match the ad and move people to checkout. On one redesign that meant taking a store's conversion rate up 420%. On others it's been steadier lifts in AOV, add-to-cart, and revenue per visitor. The number depends on where you're starting. The direction doesn't.
๐ฏ How I think about your store
I don't redesign for "fresh." I work through four layers, on every page that matters:
1) Clarity โ does a visitor instantly get the product, the value, and the next step?
2) Desire โ does the page make them actually want it, not just see it?
3) Trust โ are the doubts handled before they become a closed tab? Reviews, guarantees, shipping, proof.
4) Flow โ is buying effortless, especially on mobile?
Most stores leak in one or two of these. Find the leak, fix the leak, and the same traffic starts converting better. That's the whole game.
๐ ๏ธ What I can help with
โ Build โ new Shopify stores and full redesigns, premium theme or fully custom, built around the buying journey from day one
โ Improve โ CRO audits and priority fixes, PDP and landing page rebuilds, mobile and cart-flow optimization for live stores
โ Grow โ ongoing CRO and Shopify execution for brands that want the store to keep improving, not get redesigned once and left alone
I work in Shopify and Shopify Plus, design in Figma, build pages in Replo and GemPages, and handle the dev myself, so strategy, design, and implementation stay in one set of hands instead of scattered across freelancers.
๐ A few things I can back up
โ 250+ Shopify stores built and optimized
โ Conversion lifts up to 400%+ on full redesigns
โ Work across startups through 8-figure DTC brands
โ Real revenue impact, not just better-looking stores
๐ฌ If this sounds like you, let's talk:
โ You've got traffic but conversion isn't where it should be
โ Your brand has outgrown the store selling it
โ You're spending on ads and want the landing page to finally keep up
โ You want one person who handles strategy, design, and Shopify build together
Send me a message with where your store's at and what's frustrating you. I'll tell you straight what I'd focus on first.
โ Milan
Shopify
Landing Page
Conversion Rate Optimization
Dropshipping
Web Design
Shopify SEO
Shopify Templates
Ecommerce Website
Competitor Research
Product Research
Copywriting
Content Writing
Product Description
Shopify Plus
Milos P.
Belgrade, Serbia
$50/hr
5.0
3 jobs
As student I have been a part of Formula Student team, Road Arrow from University of Belgrade. Developing aerodynamic devices for vehicle FSRA2014 I have improved my knowledge in 3D modeling, CFD and FEM analyses. I was in Formula Student team for two years.
I was working as CFD engineer in 10X Hydro for two years, developing energy efficiency hydro turbine. Then I was working as CAD engineer in Cooper Standard R&D center, for almost 3 years, and currently I am working as CFD engineer in water industry.
If you need someone creative with good knowledge in fluid dynamics and mechanical engineering, someone with open mind, please contact me.
3D Modeling
SolidWorks
ANSYS
Finite Element Analysis
CATIA
Mechanical Engineering
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Drafting
Fluent
OpenFOAM
Veselin B.
Belgrade, Serbia
$9/hr
5.0
1 jobs
I am a seasoned Full-Stack Developer and QA Automation Specialist with extensive experience in delivering high-quality software solutions. My expertise spans a wide range of technologies and platforms, allowing me to handle diverse projects efficiently. Here's a snapshot of what I bring to the table:
Technical Expertise:
Programming Languages: PHP, Java, TypeScript
Frameworks & Libraries: Spring Boot, Angular, Vue, React
Database Management: Relational Databases (SQL), NoSQL Databases
Web Development: WordPress, Shopify, Webflow
Operating Systems: Linux
Core Competencies:
Full-Stack Development: Proficient in both front-end and back-end development, ensuring seamless integration and functionality.
QA Automation: Expert in creating robust automation frameworks to enhance software quality and reduce manual testing efforts.
Manual Testing: Thorough and meticulous in identifying bugs and ensuring that applications meet the highest standards.
Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): Skilled in setting up CI/CD pipelines to streamline development and deployment processes.
Cloud Services: Experience with cloud platforms to deploy and manage scalable applications.
Professional Experience:
Currently, I am a key member of Telekom Srbija, working on the IBM Netcool system and Linux. Additionally, I develop Java and Angular applications with a focus on application recovery. My background includes a blend of testing, automation QA, manual testing, and full-stack development, making me a versatile asset for any project.
Why Work With Me?
Reliable & Efficient: I prioritize delivering projects on time and within budget, ensuring client satisfaction.
Problem Solver: I thrive on solving complex challenges and turning ideas into functional, user-friendly applications.
Collaborative: I value teamwork and open communication, ensuring smooth collaboration with clients and team members.
Let's work together to bring your project to life with precision and excellence. Feel free to reach out to discuss how I can contribute to your success!
QA Automation
Manual Testing
Java
TypeScript
Linux
Spring Boot
Angular
Vue.js
React
Relational Database
NoSQL Database
WordPress
Shopify
Webflow
Nikola V.
Belgrade, Serbia
$100/hr
5.0
41 jobs
I'm a Software & Product Engineer working across engineering, design, AI and product thinking.
I help founders, product teams and established businesses figure out what to build and then bring it to life. That might mean building a SaaS product from the ground up, improving an existing application, introducing AI where it creates meaningful value or simplifying a complex product through better design and engineering.
The value is not in treating those areas as separate disciplines. Strong products come from understanding how they fit together: making the right product decisions, designing the experience around real users, choosing technology that supports the business and using AI only where it creates meaningful value.
My role goes beyond just technical execution. I help clients determine what should be built, how it should work and where technology can genuinely improve the product, without adding unnecessary complexity.
Over the past twenty-plus years, I've shipped products for global enterprises such as Kaman Corporation, public figures like Ronda Rousey and product-led teams including Pleneo, AnchorFree (Hotspot Shield) and Twingate. The tools have changed significantly, particularly with the rise of AI, but the fundamentals have not: understand the problem, cut through the noise, make sound product decisions and build something people genuinely want to use.
CodeFavorite is a one-person business. And, while I do have a talented team of specialist whom I occasionally collaborate with when the workload demands it, you'll be working with me directly. This ensures that you'll have a direct line of communication and a high level of personal attention throughout the entire process.
Send me a message with a little context about your product, challenge or idea, and I'll help you determine the strongest way to move it forward.
## HOW I CAN HELP
๐ฆ๐ผ๐ณ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐ป๐ด๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ด
Web applications, SaaS platforms, internal tools, APIs and complex product features built with modern, maintainable technology.
๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฑ๐๐ฐ๐ ๐๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ด๐ป
User flows, interaction design, UI/UX and polished interfaces that make complex products feel clear and intuitive.
๐๐ ๐๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ด๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป
Practical AI features such as generation, personalization, intelligent search, recommendations, document processing and smart product workflows.
๐๐ ๐๐ด๐ฒ๐ป๐๐
Agents that go beyond basic chatbots by using tools, handling requests, completing tasks and running internal or customer-facing workflows.
๐๐๐๐ผ๐บ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป
Integrations and intelligent systems that replace repetitive manual work and help teams operate more efficiently.
๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฑ๐๐ฐ๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ด๐
Helping you define the right product, feature set, architecture and implementation approach before expensive mistakes are made.
๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ถ๐ฑ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ผ๐๐๐ฝ๐ถ๐ป๐ด
Turning an idea into a working prototype quickly so it can be tested with real users before committing to a full build.
๐๐ฎ๐๐ฎ & ๐๐ป๐๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐๐
Dashboards, data pipelines, analysis tools and AI-assisted systems that turn raw information into useful decisions.
## WHY CLIENTS WORK WITH ME
๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฑ๐๐ฐ๐ ๐ง๐ต๐ถ๐ป๐ธ๐ถ๐ป๐ด
I do not just implement specifications. I think critically about the problem, challenge weak assumptions, and look for a better path when one exists.
๐๐ป๐ฑ-๐๐ผ-๐๐ป๐ฑ ๐ข๐๐ป๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ฝ
I can take responsibility across product strategy, UX, engineering, AI, and delivery instead of treating each area as a disconnected task.
๐๐๐๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ๐๐ ๐๐ผ๐ฐ๐๐
Technology is only useful when it supports a real business objective. I keep product outcomes, users, and long-term maintainability in view throughout the project.
๐๐น๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ ๐๐ผ๐บ๐บ๐๐ป๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป
Clients work with me directly. I communicate clearly, raise issues early, and keep projects moving without unnecessary layers or handoffs.
๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ป๐ถ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ
With more than twenty years in the industry, I know how to balance speed, quality, technical constraints, and business priorities.
## FEEDBACK FROM CLIENTS
๐ฅ "Nikola was the most professional and skilled freelancer I have worked with. I have hired multiple teams over the past few years to develop apps, websites, and implement changes to existing projects and he had the clearest communication and proactive attention to detail I have yet to experience."
Ami Burstin, Director of Marketing, Resec
๐ฅ "Above and beyond - two adjectives that describe Nikola's continued work on projects big and small. His attention to detail, forward-thinking and fast development puts them ahead of the curve."
Luke V., President, Valfa
๐ฅ "Nikola is a stellar developer - great communication and amazing technical skills."
Thenuka Karunaratne, Founder and CEO, Flixed
JavaScript
Web Development
CSS
WordPress
Next.js
React
ChatGPT
OpenAI Inc.
Artificial Intelligence
Tailwind CSS
GPT-4
LangChain
AI Agent Development
ChatGPT API Integration
Chatbot Development
Stefan M.
Belgrade, Serbia
$15/hr
4.7
27 jobs
๐ Lead Generation | B2B Research | Sales Operations | CRM Specialist
Need high-quality leads that your sales team can actually convert?
I help startups, SaaS companies, agencies, consulting firms, and B2B businesses find qualified prospects, identify key decision-makers, enrich CRM data, and build accurate databases that drive revenue.
As a Top Rated freelancer with a 100% Job Success Score, I've successfully delivered projects for clients worldwide by combining data research, lead generation, and sales operations expertise.
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๐ผ MY SERVICES
โ B2B Lead Generation
โ Prospect List Building
โ Company & Market Research
โ LinkedIn Research
โ Contact & Email List Building
โ CRM Data Enrichment
โ CRM Cleanup & Data Validation
โ Sales Operations Support
โ Web & Internet Research
โ Competitor Research
โ Event Attendee Research
โ Industry Mapping
โ Territory Research
โ Excel Data Management
โ Power BI Reporting
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๐ TOOLS I WORK WITH
โข LinkedIn Sales Navigator
โข Apollo
โข Clay
โข Salesforce
โข HubSpot
โข Microsoft Excel
โข Google Sheets
โข Power BI
โข AI-powered research tools
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๐ฏ WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
โ Verified and high-quality data
โ Fast turnaround
โ Excellent communication
โ Attention to detail
โ Organized deliverables
โ Long-term reliability
I don't just build lists.
I research companies, identify the right decision-makers, verify contact information, and organize everything into clean, structured spreadsheets or CRM-ready databases that your sales team can immediately use.
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๐ DATA I CAN PROVIDE
โข Company Name
โข Website
โข Industry
โข Employee Count
โข Country & City
โข Decision Maker Name
โข Job Title
โข LinkedIn Profile
โข Verified Business Email
โข Business Phone Number
โข CRM-ready formatting
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I've worked with companies across industries including SaaS, AI, FinTech, Payments, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Logistics, Hospitality, Professional Services, and iGaming.
Beyond lead generation, I also bring experience in business analytics, CRM management, reporting, dashboard creation, and sales operations. This allows me to understand not only how to find accurate data, but also how sales teams use it to generate opportunities and close deals.
Whether you need a targeted lead list, market research, CRM enrichment, or ongoing sales support, I can deliver reliable, accurate, and actionable results.
๐ฉ Let's discuss your project and see how I can help your business grow.
Microsoft Excel
Analytics
Tableau
Adobe Illustrator
Cover Letter Writing
Project Scheduling
Data Sheet Writing
Presentations
Adobe Photoshop
RapidMiner
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