About

I’m Lovro, a software engineer specializing in Go, distributed systems, and data streaming. My professional philosophy is simple: I build tools for developers that I would love to use myself. This user-first perspective allows me to anticipate needs, simplify debugging and create intuitive, powerful engineering experiences.

In my most recent role as the Tech Lead for Conduit, an open-source data streaming application, I led a four-person engineering team while owning the project’s architecture and execution. I thrive in roles where I can be both a hands-on contributor and a mentor. I lead by example, writing code and explaining the “why” behind my decisions, but I also rely on my team’s feedback to challenge and improve my own work. For me, lifting up the team is the best way to ensure we all succeed.

I’m a big open-source enthusiast. I value the transparency of being able to see a tool’s source code and the empowerment that comes from being able to fix a bug or implement a feature myself rather than waiting on a vendor.

Away from the keyboard, I enjoy playing the piano, cooking, and hiking with my border collie, Link. These are the things that help me switch off and recharge, whether it’s getting lost in a piece of music or exploring a new trail.

I’m currently exploring the potential of AI and LLMs to reduce overhead in development lifecycles. If you’re passionate about building developer-first tools, believe in the power of open-source, or just want to connect, I’d be happy to chat.