Lovro Musić

Engineering Computer Science Student | Automation & IT Professional

Summary

Engineering Computer Science student with hands-on experience in industrial automation, IT support, hardware production, and technical writing. Currently studying at THM after an Erasmus+ semester at IBU and building a portfolio across software, hardware, and infrastructure projects.

Education

  • Erasmus+ Exchange Semester

    International Balkan University (IBU) · Skopje, North Macedonia

    One-semester Erasmus+ exchange with selected coursework in computer engineering and industrial engineering contexts.

    • Selected courses in computer engineering and industrial engineering
    • Cross-cultural teamwork and technical presentations
    • Research contribution for the International Student Congress 2025
  • Engineering Computer Science (B.Sc.)

    Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen (THM) · Gießen, Germany

    Ongoing degree program combining electrical engineering and computer science foundations with an industrial systems focus.

    • Focus areas: network architecture, embedded design, and Industry 4.0
    • Foundation building across electrical engineering and computer science
    • Planned thesis topic to be defined
  • Advanced Technical College Entrance Qualification (Electrical Engineering Focus)

    Brühlwiesenschule Hofheim am Taunus · Hofheim am Taunus, Germany

    Completed the technical college entrance qualification while working, with an electrical engineering focus.

    • Completed alongside professional work
    • Qualified for university admission in Germany
  • Apprenticeship — Electronic Technician for Automation Technology

    Provadis Professionals GmbH · Frankfurt am Main, Germany

    Completed a multi-site apprenticeship in automation technology in cooperation with Clariant AG.

    • Preventive and corrective maintenance of industrial systems
    • Automation basics: PLCs, sensors, and actuators
    • Electrical troubleshooting, installation, and commissioning support
    • Safety procedures, documentation, and technical coordination

Experience

  • Office 365 Project Developer

    inlingua · Remote / Osnabrück, Germany

    Created didactically structured Microsoft 365 guides and owned the technical project flow in an interdisciplinary environment.

    • Created structured guidance for Microsoft 365 workflows
    • Took technical project responsibility across disciplines
    • Continuously improved outputs through stakeholder feedback loops
  • Working Student — Computer Production

    TCI – Gesellschaft für technische Informatik GmbH · Heuchelheim, Germany

    Built, configured, and tested complex hardware solutions for industrial and commercial use.

    • Assembled industrial PCs, servers, and smart displays
    • Installed operating systems, imaging, and customer-specific base setups
    • Performed hardware testing, functional checks, and quality assurance
  • IT Support Technician

    Tipwin Limited · Frankfurt am Main, Germany

    Maintained decentralized infrastructure and delivered 2nd-level support across multiple locations.

    • Administered and maintained decentralized networks and peripheral systems
    • Diagnosed and resolved complex system faults in second-level support
    • Provided on-site and VoIP technical support across locations
    • Documented handovers and improved support processes
  • Test Technician — Plant Safety (TÜV)

    TUEG Schillings GmbH · Kerpen, Germany

    Supported TÜV certification work for industrial plants with testing, compliance documentation, and on-site coordination.

    • Supported TÜV certification of industrial equipment
    • Prepared compliance documentation and technical reports
    • Coordinated with customers and inspection teams on site

Projects

Software Projects

  • GermanCro - Language Learning Tool

    Personal project for learning German through English and Croatian, featuring translation tools, quizzes, and interactive language exercises for effective and fun learning.

    Language Learning, German, Croatian, English, Personal Project

    Project Link | GitHub

  • Java Learning Project: Belot

    University project focused on learning Java programming by developing a Belot card game. Implemented core game logic, user interaction, and basic AI opponents.

    Java, Learning, Card Game, University Project

    Project Link | GitHub

  • Pepper & Nao Poker Game

    University project using Pepper and Nao robots to create an interactive poker game with animations and real-time card dealing on a monitor.

    Robotics, Pepper, Nao, Poker, University Project

    Project Link | GitHub

  • Villa Bagara: Renovation Project

    Website for the future renovation project of an ancestral home, designed as a mountain sports and retreat rental. Currently in the planning and building phase.

    Web Design, Renovation, Mountain Retreat, Personal Project

    Project Link | GitHub

  • HTML Family Tree

    Interactive family tree project built in HTML and designed for clarity, making it easy to explore relatives, branches, and generations directly in the browser.

    HTML, Family Tree, Web Design, Personal Project

    Project Link | GitHub

  • LaTeX CV

    Personal CV designed in LaTeX, featuring a beautiful, detail-packed yet concise format that respects the 15-second rule for quick readability.

    LaTeX, CV, Personal Project

    GitHub

  • This Portfolio Website

    Personal portfolio website presenting my projects, background, and experience in a clear and structured way.

    Portfolio, Website, Personal Project

    Project Link | GitHub

Hardware Projects

  • Self-Built Proxmox Homelab

    Enterprise-style homelab built on Proxmox VE, hosting virtualized services for monitoring, tunneling, backups, and internal infrastructure. Includes containerized services, secure remote access, metrics collection, alerting, and network…

    Proxmox, Homelab, Virtualization, Monitoring, Tunneling, Containers

    Project Link

  • VPS Advanced Material Sorting System

    Industrial conveyor belt automation project using Verbindungsprogrammierte Steuerung (VPS) for precise sorting of materials with optical recognition and mechanical separation.

    Industrial Automation, VPS, Material Sorting, Conveyor Belt

    Project Link

  • Industrial PLC Automation Systems

    Industrial automation projects based on Siemens S7 PLCs, including a multi-zone commercial pizza oven with precise temperature regulation and a high-end automated car wash system. Both systems feature structured control logic,…

    Siemens S7, PLC, Industrial Automation, Process Control

    Project Link

  • Arduino Interactive Flag Frame

    Custom-built interactive flag display using Arduino, featuring backlit LED effects behind a glass pane and a mechanically animated flag in front. A single-button trigger starts a synchronized light-and-music show, while dual motors move…

    Arduino, Electromechanics, LED, Motors, Interactive Art

    Project Link

  • Automated Curtains System

    Arduino-powered motorized curtain controllers with light sensors, timer functionality, and integration with home assistant for voice and app control.

    Home Automation, Arduino, Motorized Curtains, IoT

    Project Link

  • Tri-Location Smart Home System

    Integrated smart home ecosystem spanning three locations (Tomislavgrad, Kelkheim, Giessen) with synchronized controls, remote monitoring, and automated routines.

    Smart Home, Multi-Location, Home Assistant, IoT

    Project Link

  • Custom Gaming PC

    High-performance gaming rig with industrial cooling, RGB lighting, and carefully selected components for maximum gaming performance and reliability.

    Gaming, Custom PC, High-Performance, Adwanced Cooling

    Project Link

  • Custom Electric Bicycle

    Custom electric bicycle with 504 Wh battery (36 V, 14 Ah), 6061 aluminium frame, 29" tires, hydraulic disc brakes, and SHIMANO DEORE 10-speed drivetrain.

    E-Bike, Sustainable Transport, DIY, Shimano

    Project Link

Technical Writings & Presentations

  • ERP Implementation Challenges: Common Problems and Ways to Overcome Them — IBU

    A practical guide from the factory floor to the developer's desk: stakeholder alignment, process mapping, data migration, change management, and go-live risk control.

    Paper / Report

    Project Link

  • Future of Sustainable Personal and Enterprise Cloud Operating Systems — IBU International Student Congress 2026

    Congress talk / written notes from “The Future is now: AI, Sustainability, and Ethics in a Rapidly Evolving World” on the future of OS platforms: sustainable design, security-by-design, virtualization, cloud-native workloads, and a modern…

    Congress Talk / Slides

    Project Link

  • The Environmental Impact of Computer Science (THM)

    The progressing global warming and continuously rising energy consumption highlight that digitalization, alongside its opportunities, also brings significant ecological challenges. Across the entire lifecycle — from raw material extraction…

    University Poster

    Project Link

  • Graduation Presentation — What is Light?

    A school graduation presentation explaining light basics: waves vs. particles, refraction, reflection, and everyday applications.

    Presentation

    Project Link

Skills

Programming Languages

  • Java
  • C
  • C++
  • Python
  • Bash
  • TypeScript
  • LaTeX

Software & Web

  • React
  • Node.js
  • Docker
  • MySQL
  • Microsoft 365
  • Technical Writing
  • Hardware Imaging
  • Quality Assurance

Systems & Infrastructure

  • Linux
  • Windows
  • Cisco
  • Networking
  • VoIP Support
  • Google Workspace
  • Server Assembly
  • Smart Displays

Automation & Industrial Systems

  • TIA Portal
  • Beckhoff TwinCAT
  • GRAFCET
  • MQTT
  • PLC Programming
  • Embedded Design
  • Industry 4.0
  • Industrial Automation

Languages

  • German — C2
  • English — C2
  • Croatian — Native

Certifications

  • AEVO Certification — Incoming

    IHK

  • CCNA Certification — Incoming

    Cisco

Additional Information

  • Interests: Hiking, Basketball, Chess, Homelab, Restoration
  • Driver license: Class B