IGOR IVANISEVIC
417 Ridgecrest Dr.
Email: iigor@cs.wisc.edu
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Phone: (919) 597-0332
SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER/ARCHITECT
Experienced problem solver with background in design and implementation of highly scalable Java REST
web services, used to process large amounts of data. Recent background in security architectures for web
services. Motivated, self-starter capable of working within an Agile team or on my own. Past experience
managing teams and dealing with customers in a project manager role, as well as in business development.
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Architected and implemented Java REST web applications used for large-scale ingestion of
confidential data in a secure cloud environment (for a K-12 education application).
Proficient with industry standard Java and J2EE design patterns. Background in algorithm design.
Successfully applied knowledge in a variety of roles on projects in diverse industries, including
education, pharmaceutical, defense and Internet.
Post-graduate degree from a top computer science program and 14 years industry experience.
Strong science background, including chemistry and physics. 13 research publications and 5
granted patents (as well as several ongoing patent applications).
EDUCATION
Ph.D. in Computer Science (Robotics), 2000, University of Wisconsin-Madison
M.S. in Computer Science, GPA 3.7/4.0, 1998, University of Wisconsin-Madison
B.S. with Honors in Computer Science, GPA 3.96/4.0, 1995, Drake University
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
Languages/Technologies:
Java, Groovy, C, C++, Web Services, REST API development, EJB, Hibernate, EBean, Gorm, JSON, JSP,
JDBC, JUnit, Spock, Gatling, Apache Kafka, Zookeeper, Storm, Swing. Some AngularJS and JavaScript.
Web Frameworks and Databases:
Grails, Play Framework, Spring MVC, Apache HTTP Server, Google OAuth, Spring Security, Clever.
SQL: PostreSQL, MySQL. NOSQL: MongoDB.
Tools:
Eclipse IDE, IntelliJ, Jenkins, Maven, Git, SLF4j, Logback, Clever API.
EMPLOYMENT
2012-present Amplify (prev. Wireless Generation), Durham, NC
Sr. Software Engineer
J2EE REST web service architecture and implementation for a highly scalable student enrollment service
(K-12) and accompanying cloud and Android tablet applications. Architected the security solution for
REST endpoints, integrated with external APIs for data ingestion, and implemented the business logic for
the web services. Worked on defining and implementing the domain class constraints as well as data
validation.
Techs used: Java, Groovy/Grails, Spring MVC, Play, MongoDB/Postgres/MySQL,
EBean/Gorm/Hibernate, Storm, Kafka, Zookeper, Clever, Spring Security, Google OAuth, Jenkins, Git.
Some AngularJS and JavaScript, primarily for an Admin Tool web interface.
2010-2012
Teledyne Scientific & Imaging, Durham, NC
Research Scientist
Java, C++ and C software development and R&D for DARPA and industry projects. Focus on pattern
recognition, tracking and security algorithm development.
2002-2010
Aptuit Inc. (prev. SSCI), W. Lafayette, IN
Research Fellow (Operations, R&D, Business Development; 2008-2010)
Sr. Research Investigator (Operations, R&D; 2004-2008)
Research Investigator (R&D; 2002-2004)
Designed and implemented novel automated algorithms used for pattern recognition of x-ray diffraction
data collected on pharmaceuticals [6]. Developed algorithms used for the prediction of physical stability of
amorphous pharmaceutical active ingredients [1-4], analysis of crystalline materials [5] and crystalline unit
cell determination (indexing).
Implemented a software platform in Java/Swing used to visualize and analyze different types of analytical
data including x-ray powder diffraction, Raman, IR and NMR spectroscopy, and thermal analysis
(DSC/TGA). Developed software to integrate the company lab management system (LIMS) with lab
robotics (FlexiWeigh and Symyx robots). Automated generation of analytical and scientific reports.
Responsible for cGMP Part 11 compliance and software validation.
2009-2012: Responsible for the internal R&D program at SSCI (~50 projects/year). Initiated long-term
research collaborations with academic and industry partners. Presented novel research at international
conferences as an invited speaker.
2008-2012: Managed a group of three scientists on client research projects (~20 projects/year). Interacted
with clients, led projects and was responsible for maintaining project timelines and budgets. Typical project
was on the order of 3 months and less than $100,000.
2008-2012: Planned and led internal expansion projects, including facilities improvements and new
facilities construction with budgets from $150K-$2M.
2008-2012: Responsible for new business development, client visits and presentations related to internal
R&D. 10% travel, typical new business generated around $300,000/year.
2000-2002
Research Scientist, Perceptual Robotics Inc., Chicago, IL
Worked on a scalable, multi-threaded visual operating system for the control of robotic cameras over the
Internet. Architecture included J2EE, JSP, XML and Oracle. Software developed was successfully used for
e-commerce and large media applications, including a webcast of the 2002 MLB World Series with
thousands of simultaneous users.
OTHER TECHNICAL SKILLS, CERTIFICATIONS AND MISC INFO
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X-ray diffraction (trained analyst on PANalytical X’Pert Pro diffractometers), solid-state chemistry,
amorphous organic materials, crystalline materials, polymorphism, salts, co-crystals. Data
interpretation for various analytical techniques.
US Citizen, security clearance: secret (active).
Leadership Development Program, Center for Creative Leadership, Greensboro, NC, 2009.
Lean Six Sigma awareness training, 2009.
Phi Beta Kappa, Academic Honor Society, Drake University, 1996.
PATENTS
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Subbaraju, G., Ivanisevic, I. et al., Key intermediate for the preparation of Stilbenes, solid forms
of Pterostilbene, and methods for making the same, USP 8,524,782, Sep 2013.
Song, J., Ivanisevic, I. et al., Substituted tetrazol-1-yl-phenoxymethyl-thiazol-2-yl-piperidinylpyrimidine salts, USP 8,410,127, Apr 2013.
White, S., Ivanisevic, I. et al., Solid state forms of a pharmaceutical, USP 8,252,947, Aug 2012.
Ivanisevic, I. et al., System and method for matching diffraction patterns, USP 7,372,941, May
2008 and USP 7,715,527, May 2010.
RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS
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Kestur, U. S., Ivanisevic, I, Alonzo, D. E. and Taylor, L. S.. Influence of Particle Size on the
Crystallization Kinetics of Amorphous Felodipine Powders. Powder Technology, 236, pp. 197–204,
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Padilla, A.M., Ivanisevic, I., Yang, Y., Engers, D., Bogner, R.H., Pikal, M.J., The Study of Phase
Separation in Amorphous Freeze-Dried Systems, Part I: Raman Mapping and Computational Analysis
of XRPD Data in Model Polymer Systems, DOI: 10.1002/jps.22269, J. Pharm. Sci., 100(1), pp. 206222, 2011.
Ivanisevic, I., Physical Stability Studies of Miscible Amorphous Solid Dispersions, DOI:
10.1002/jps.22247, J. Pharm Sci. (Special Issue: S. R. Byrn), 99(9), pp. 4005-4012, 2010.
Engers, D., Teng, J., Jimenez-Novoa, J., Gent, P., Hossack, S., Campbell, C., Thomson, J., Ivanisevic,
I., Templeton, A., Byrn, S., Newman, A., A Solid-State Approach to Enable Early Development
Compounds: Selection and Animal Bioavailability Studies of an Itraconazole Amorphous Solid
Dispersion, DOI: 10.1002/jps.22233, J. Pharm. Sci. (Special Issue: S. R. Byrn), 99(9), pp. 3901-3922,
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A.C.F. Rumondor, I. Ivanisevic, S. Bates, D.E. Alonzo, and L.S. Taylor, Evaluation of DrugPolymer Miscibility in Amorphous Solid Dispersion Systems, Pharm. Res., 26(11), pp. 2523-2534,
2009.
I. Ivanisevic, S. Bates and P. Chen. A novel method for the assessment of miscibility in amorphous
dispersions. J. Pharm. Sci. (Special issue: Michael J. Pikal), 98(9), pp. 3373-3386, 2009.
A. Newman, D. Engers, S. Bates, I. Ivanisevic, R. Kelly, G. Zografi. Characterization of API :
Polymer Mixtures using X-ray Powder Diffraction. J. Pharm. Sci. 97(11), pp. 4840-4856, 2008.
S. Bates, R. Kelley, I. Ivanisevic, P. Shields, G. Zografi, A. Newman. Assessment of Defects and
Amorphous Structure produced in Raffinose Pentahydrate upon dehydration. J. Pharm. Sci. (Special
issue David Grant), 96(5), pp. 1418-1433, 2007.
I. Ivanisevic, D. E. Bugay and S. Bates. On Pattern Matching of X-Ray Powder Diffraction Data. J.
Phys. Chem. B, 109(16), pp. 7781-7787, 2005.
I. Ivanisevic and V. Lumelsky. Configuration Space as a Means for Augmenting Human Performance
in Teleoperation Tasks. IEEE Trans. Sys., Man, Cyber. Part B, 30:B(3), 2000.
I. Ivanisevic and V. Lumelsky. Human Augmentation in Teleoperation of Arm Manipulators in an
Environment with Obstacles. Proc. 2000 IEEE Intnl. Conf. Robotics and Automation (ICRA), 2000.
I. Ivanisevic and Vladimir Lumelsky. Operating in Configuration Space Significantly Improves
Human Performance in Teleoperation. Proc. 1999 IEEE Intnl. Conf. Robotics and Automation, 1999.
I. Ivanisevic and Vladimir Lumelsky. A Human-machine Interface for teleoperation of arm
manipulators in a complex environment. Proc. 1998 IEEE Intnl. Conf. Intelligent Robots and Systems,
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INVITED REVIEW ARTICLES
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S. R. Byrn, S. Bates, and I. Ivanisevic. Regulatory Aspects of X-ray Powder Diffraction, Part I.
American Pharmaceutical Review, 8(3), May/Jun 2005.
S. R. Byrn, S. Bates, and I. Ivanisevic. Regulatory Aspects of X-ray Powder Diffraction, Part II.
American Pharmaceutical Review, 8(5), Sep/Oct 2005.
PRESENTATIONS/ABSTRACTS
IQPC amorphous conference 2008.
NanoTech 2008.
6th, 7th World Meeting on Pharmaceutics, Biopharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, 2008, 2010.
American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists Annual Meeting, 2005-2009.
Pharmaceutical Powder X-Ray Diffraction Symposium, 2002, 2004, 2009 (invited speaker).
International Conference on Robotics and Automation, 1999-2000.