With a foundation in graphic design and a passion for engineering excellence, I lead frontend teams to translate complex problems into elegant, accessible user interfaces.
My approach is rooted in the belief that high-quality code and user-centric design are not mutually exclusive; they are the twin pillars of a successful product. I specialize in building scalable component libraries, establishing best practices, and creating a culture of quality.
Ultimately, I am dedicated to mentoring engineers, elevating our technical standards, and delivering digital products that meet and exceed business objectives.
Experience
Frontend Lead · Festina Finance
June 2023 - Present
Leading the frontend practice for a company providing financial forecasting and optimization tools to banks and pension funds across Europe.
- Reduced feature development time by introducing a streamlined component library and establishing unified best practices for the team.
- Architected and led the development of a reusable UI component library, achieving UI/UX consistency across all client-facing financial platforms.
- Engineered dynamic financial graphs and data visualizations, improving data comprehension and engagement for financial analysts.
- Championed a culture of quality by implementing a rigorous code review process and leading testing workshops to ensure alignment with project milestones.
Frontend Architect · Nordic Insurance Software
Sept 2022 - June 2023
NIS provides software solutions in more than 35 countries worldwide to leading Insurance companies, Assistance companies and TPAs operating within multiple sectors.
- Led frontend architecture for a multi-tenant insurance platform, managing a distributed team of contractors and full-time employees.
- Streamlined the development lifecycle by implementing pair-programming sessions and establishing frontend-focused technical workshops.
- Oversaw the planning and execution of features from concept to release, ensuring alignment with both technical and business requirements.
Senior Software Engineer · Danske Bank
Jan 2021 - Sept 2022
Danske Bank is a modern bank for people and businesses across the Nordics with deep financial competence and leading innovative solutions.
- Promoted to Senior Engineer to architect and develop B2B solutions for financial advisors, directly impacting the bank’s financing business.
- Made significant contributions to the internal design system, improving UI consistency and development velocity across multiple bank applications.
- Built complex, user-facing features with Apollo and GraphQL to enable efficient management of financial portfolios by advisors.
- Mentored junior engineers and interns, fostering their growth and ensuring adherence to high-quality coding standards.
Software Engineer · Cardlay
Mar 2020 - January 2021
Cardlay is a Danish FinTech Company that allows issuing banks and card issuers to capitalize digitally on existing portfolios globally.
- Developed white-label fintech solutions for major banks in the Scandinavian market using both React and Vue.js.
- Implemented user behavior tracking and analytics, delivering key product insights that directly informed feature development.
- Authored comprehensive Unit and E2E tests, ensuring high application stability and reliability for enterprise banking clients.
Career Journey
Frontend & Android Developer · Moodagent
Sep 2018 - Mar 2020
Pivotal engineering role at a music-tech startup, contributing to both the native Android app and the responsive web platform.
Student Web Developer · Debitoor
Feb 2018 - Jun 2018
Internship focused on growth and marketing engineering for an online invoicing software company, directly impacting user acquisition.
Teaching Assistant · Københavns Erhvervsakademi
Sep 2017 - Sep 2018
Mentored and taught university students in Web Development and Design, solidifying my own understanding of core concepts while fostering new talent.
Lead Graphic Designer · Aviendo
Jul 2016 - Jan 2018
Led the creative direction for a Danish lifestyle brand, managing projects from concept to final production and ensuring brand consistency.
Bachelor in Web Development · KEA - Copenhagen School of Design & Technology
2017 - 2018
A specialized degree focused on advanced frontend and backend technologies, application architecture, and delivering professional-grade web solutions.
AP in Multimedia Design · KEA - Copenhagen School of Design & Technology
2015 - 2017
A comprehensive program covering the fundamentals of digital content creation, from graphic design and animation to web development and user experience principles.
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Get in Touch
I'm always open to discussing new opportunities, sharing insights, or collaborating on exciting projects. Whether you have a question or just want to say hi, feel free to reach out.
bogdan.bele.dev@gmail.com

