About me

👋 Hello, I’m Josip (razorblade23)

I’m a passionate and experienced Software Engineer from Zadar, Croatia, with a strong appreciation for open-source. I specialize in backend systems, web apps, and cloud-native solutions, always eager to explore new tools and technologies.

🎯 My core skills include:

• Backend development: Go (Gin), Python (Flask & FastAPI), and budding experience in Rust

• Web fundamentals: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, HTMX, and Bootstrap

• DevOps & infrastructure: Docker, container orchestration, Linux server management (Nginx, Traefik), CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins)

• Automation & tooling: Git workflows, environment setups, deployment automation

I believe in “giving back”—that’s why I build open-source tools and share utilities that help developers and end-users alike. When I’m not coding, you’ll find me tinkering with hardware, dabbling in electronics, or simply learning something new.

🚀 Highlighted Projects

1. PyCrucible

A cross-platform tool crafted in Rust, PyCrucible streamlines the process of bundling, building, and launching Python applications across operating systems. It leverages the power of UV runtime and offers a seamless developer experience. 
PyCrucible GitHub repo

2. SmartDarts

A web-driven platform that modernizes electronic dartboards using Raspberry Pi. It uses GPIO integration to detect dart hits live, offering web-based user interfaces to track progress and scores effectively.
SmartDarts GitHub repo

3. SubtitleSearcher (aka SubbyDoo)

A helpful utility designed to automatically pull in subtitles for movies and TV shows from various sources like OpenSubtitles, Titlovi.com, Podnapisi.net, and YTS-subs. Though maintained in an alpha stage, it introduced threading, quick-mode searching, user notifications, and multilingual support in early versions.
The project is no longer maintained especcialy as API that are used for data fetching are not working or bhind a paywall.
SubbyDoo GitHub repo

🔧 Open-Source Commitment

• 12 repositories, including foundational tools and side projects github.com+4github.com+4github.com+4

• 23 GitHub stars, with standout projects featured in your pinned list github.com+1github.com+1

• Active collaborator—engaging in issue discussions (such as improving PySimpleGUI cursor handling) and contributing prompt solutions github.com

📈 GitHub Momentum

I’ve earned achievements like YOLO and Quickdrawx2, demonstrating a consistent drive to explore fast-paced learning and contribution environments 

✉️ Let’s Connect

• Telegram: razorblade23

• LinkedIn: LinkedIn profile

• Location: Zadar, Croatia

I’m always open to collaboration, mentorship, or exploring innovative ideas. If you’re working on something exciting or want support with open-source, feel free to reach out!

🌟 Why Work With Me?

I bring a balanced blend of backend and DevOps expertise, open-source passion, and hardware/software integration skills. From crafting APIs to containerized deployment pipelines and embedded system interactions, I thrive in diverse environments. My commitment to free and collaborative tools is matched by my hands-on approach—whether discussing pull requests, debugging complex issues, or architecting scalable solutions.

Thank you for visiting! Feel free to browse my projects, explore the code, and reach out. Your thoughts, suggestions, or chats are always welcome.