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Rešad Začina
Co-founder & Co-CEO at Ministry of Programming an FT1000 company
Rešad Začina is a prominent entrepreneur and investor with extensive experience in the tech industry. As the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Ministry of Programming since 2015, he has been instrumental in leading the company, which is described as a digital products studio.12
Professional Experience
Začina's career is marked by diverse roles and ventures:
Entrepreneurship and Leadership:
- Co-founder and Co-CEO of Ministry of Programming (2015-present)12
- Co-founder of MIOO CYCLING (2019)1
Investing:
- Angel Investor for various companies including Nordic Angels (2020-present), BioCertica (2020-present), Beehold (2023-present), and War On Cancer (2017)1
Tech Roles:
- Held various positions at NAGA, including Tech Leadership & Operations, CTO, and Lead Software Engineer1
- Lead Software Engineer/Vice-CTO and Senior Backend Engineer at Fishbrain1
Industry Involvement:
- Strategic Board Member for ABSL Bosnia and Herzegovina (2020-2023)1
- Committee Member for Bit Alliance (2016-2021)1
Education and Certifications
Začina has a strong educational background in information technology:
- Attended Faculty of Information Technologies at the University "Džemal Bijedić" in Mostar (2004-onwards), obtaining an IT Engineer diploma1
- Completed high school at the Third Gymnasium in Sarajevo (2000-2004)1
He has also obtained several Microsoft certifications, including:
- Developing ASP.NET MVC 4 Web Applications
- Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3
- Microsoft Certified Professional
- Microsoft Specialist1
Achievements and Insights
Under Začina's leadership, Ministry of Programming has achieved significant milestones:
- Built 101 products and invested in 13 companies over 9.5 years4
- Ranked several times as one of the top companies in their field6
Začina is also known for sharing insights on business, leadership, and company culture through his LinkedIn posts.345 His experience spans across software development, consulting, media, and cycling, showcasing his versatility as an entrepreneur and investor.
