Zoran Maksimovic

Zoran Maksimovic

Software Developer · Solution Architect · Book Author · Technical Editor

About Me

Solution Architect and Technical Lead with 25+ years of experience.

Solution Architect | Technical Lead | AI & Risk Systems

Solution Architect and Technical Lead with 25+ years of experience designing and delivering scalable enterprise systems across client-server, web, and distributed architectures.

I specialize in building high-performance, resilient solutions - leading cross-functional teams through the full application lifecycle, from architecture and design to deployment and optimization.

Core Expertise

  • Backend & Cloud: .NET, Python, Linux, Azure
  • Architecture: DDD, CQRS, OOD/OOA, Microservices
  • Data: Relational DBs, NoSQL, Big Data processing
  • DevOps: CI/CD, Docker, Infrastructure as Code
  • Methodologies: Agile, TDD
  • Enterprise Systems: CRM, CMS, Web Services

Author & Technical Contributor

Author of several Syncfusion Succinctly books, including:

  • ServiceStack Succinctly
  • MongoDB 3 Succinctly
  • Akka.NET Succinctly
  • Ansible Succinctly

Current Focus: Risk & Data Engineering

Currently leading initiatives in Risk & Internal Modeling, leveraging Python, Databricks, Docker, and Microsoft Azure. Delivering scalable data platforms that power risk models and enable high-volume big data processing for mission-critical business decisions.

Technical Lead | Risk & Internal Modeling @ SCOR

Zurich, Switzerland


Leading the delivery of a state-of-the-art Risk Management Internal Modeling platform powering critical decision-making for SCOR's P&C and CRO functions.

Built on a cloud-native stack: Azure | Python | .NET | Databricks | Docker | Linux | SQL Server | React

Enabling massive parallel computations, scalable data processing, and full automation across the application lifecycle - delivering business value through true Agile execution.

What I Do

  • Lead and mentor engineering teams (delivery, governance, code quality, Scrum)
  • Own end-to-end solution architecture and technical direction
  • Drive project planning, coordination, and successful execution
  • Partner with Infrastructure, Operations, Developers, and Business stakeholders
  • Review and shape architectural and design decisions
  • Act as Solution Owner for a suite of mission-critical applications
  • Ensure CI/CD, DevOps excellence, and operational resilience

Core Strengths

Solution Architecture · Cloud Engineering · Technical Leadership · Stakeholder Management · Continuous Delivery · DevOps · Data Engineering · Agile · People Leadership · Enterprise Integration

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Technology & Methodology

Tools, languages, and practices I use to build scalable systems.

Core Competencies

  • Microsoft.NET: C#, LINQ, ASP.NET Web Services, Windows Services, WCF, .NET Remoting, Windows Forms, MVC.NET, ASP.NET
  • Databases: Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Server Broker, SSIS, SSRS. Oracle 10g (PL/SQL), MySQL, MongoDB
  • Web Development: Flask, Docker, ASP.NET MVC, ASP.NET Web API, SOAP, REST, ServiceStack, JavaScript, JSON, XML, jQuery, CSS, Bootstrap
  • Programming languages: Python, Visual Basic, Java, C++, C, F#. Currently expanding on mobile platforms.

Methodology

I am particularly interested in:

Open Source

I contributed to the Open Source community with following:

Book Author

Published works on modern software architecture and development.

ServiceStack Succinctly Author
ServiceStack Succinctly

Learn the basics by creating and implementing a simple order management system.

Table of Contents
  • ServiceStack Overview
  • ServiceStack Basics
  • Order Management System
  • Solution Configuration
  • Service Implementation
  • Pagination
  • Authentication
  • Caching
  • Logging
  • Profiling
  • Extending ServiceStack
  • Documenting Web Services
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MongoDB 3 Succinctly Author
MongoDB 3 Succinctly

Touches on the most important aspects of MongoDB for application developers.

Table of Contents
  • MongoDB Overview
  • MongoDB Installation
  • The Mongo Shell
  • Manipulating Documents
  • Data Retrieval
  • Basic MongoDB with C#
  • Data Handling in C#
  • Inserting Data in C#
  • Find (Query) Data in C#
  • Binary Data (File Handling) in C#
  • Back Up and Restore
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Akka.NET Succinctly Author
Akka.NET Succinctly

Simplifies the building of scalable, concurrent, high-throughput, and low-latency systems.

Table of Contents
  • Introduction
  • Akka.NET Components
  • Introduction to Actors
  • Working with Actors
  • Actor Lifecycle and States
  • The Actor’s Switchable Behavior
  • Actor Hierarchies
  • Actor Path and Actor Selection
  • Supervision
  • Other Components
  • Unit Testing Akka.NET
  • Akka.NET Routers
  • Actors in ASP.NET Core
  • Akka.NET Remoting
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Ansible Succinctly Author
Ansible Succinctly

Introduces modern automation with Ansible, covering core concepts and practical usage.

Technical Editor

Projects I've reviewed and technically edited.

ASP.NET Web API Succinctly Technical Editor
ASP.NET Web API Succinctly
Table of Contents
  • About REST
  • Hello Web API
  • The Life of a Request
  • The Routing System
  • The Controller
  • Model Validation
  • Content Negotiation
  • Message Handlers
  • Security
  • OData
  • Hosting
  • Testing
  • Appendix A: HTTP Status Codes
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Delphi Succinctly Technical Editor
Delphi Succinctly
Table of Contents
  • A First Glance at Delphi
  • Your First Application
  • Exploring the IDE
  • The Object Pascal Language
  • Object-Oriented Programming with Delphi
  • Making Real-World Applications
  • Cross-Platform Development with FireMonkey
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MongoDB Succinctly Technical Editor
MongoDB Succinctly
Table of Contents
  • Introduction to MongoDB
  • Connecting to MongoDB
  • Creating and Deleting the Database
  • Database Collection
  • Collection Data
  • Finding and Querying Data
  • Binary and Image Collection Data
  • Embedded Document
  • LINQ
  • Working with MongoDB Shell
  • MongoDB and Windows Forms
  • MongoDB and ASP.NET
  • MongoDB and ASP.NET MVC
  • Export and Import Database
  • Back up and Restore
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NHibernate Succinctly Technical Editor
NHibernate Succinctly
Table of Contents
  • Installation
  • Configuration
  • Domain Model
  • Mappings
  • Querying the Database
  • Making Changes
  • Restrictions and Filters
  • Interceptors and Listeners
  • Validation
  • Using NHibernate in Web Contexts
  • Extending NHibernate
  • Monitoring NHibernate
  • Performance Optimizations
  • Putting It All Together
  • Additional References
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Prism 4 Succinctly Technical Editor
Prism 4 Succinctly
Table of Contents
  • What is Microsoft Prism 4?
  • Getting Started
  • The Prism 4 Startup Process
  • The Virtual Calculator
  • Dependency Injection and the Prism 4 Bootstrapper
  • The Prism 4 Shell Form
  • Prism 4 and MVVM
  • Prism 4 Regions
  • Prism 4 Modules
  • Prism 4 Commands
  • Prism 4 Event Aggregation
  • Prism 4 Navigation
  • The Virtual Calculator Solution
  • Conclusion
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Twitter Bootstrap Succinctly Technical Editor
Twitter Bootstrap Succinctly
Table of Contents
  • What is Twitter Bootstrap?
  • Adding Bootstrap to Your Project
  • Twitter Bootstrap Scaffolding
  • Twitter Bootstrap Base CSS Classes
  • Forms
  • Buttons
  • Components
  • Twitter Bootstrap JavaScript
  • Extending Bootstrap
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Twitter Bootstrap 3 Succinctly Technical Editor
Bootstrap 3 Succinctly
Table of Contents
  • Migrating from Version 2 to Version 3
  • Common Pitfalls
  • Changed CSS Features
  • Changed Components Features
  • Changed JavaScript Features
  • Customizing Bootstrap 3
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Data Capture and Extraction with C# Succinctly Technical Editor
Data Capture and Extraction with C#
Table of Contents
  • Extracting Data from Emails
  • Extracting Data from Screenshots
  • Extracting Data from the Web
  • Extracting Meaning from Text
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Monogame Succinctly Technical Editor
MonoGame Succinctly
Table of Contents
  • Introduction
  • Installation and Setup
  • Creating the First Game
  • 2D Graphics
  • Input
  • Audio
  • Completing the Game
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