Web Accessibility · Performance · Full‑Stack

Building the web to be fast, accessible & reliable.

25+ years in IT — mostly flying solo, taking on whatever a project needed. Today I focus on web accessibility, performance and pragmatic full‑stack development, backed by deep DevOps and database experience.

-years in IT
5+years accessibility focus
-years running Faveo
Portrait of Mario Jakopec
Owner @ Faveo
About me

A generalist by trade, a specialist by curiosity.

Throughout my career I've predominantly worked independently, often taking on challenges and responsibilities on my own — which forced a wide, practical skill set rather than a narrow one.

I bring extensive experience in DevOps, working with tools like Docker and cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure.

As a full‑stack developer, I have a solid background in backend technologies including PHP and Ruby, paired with frontend expertise in React and jQuery.

My database experience spans from Informix and MySQL to MS SQL and NoSQL solutions. I've also developed a few mobile applications in Java, broadening my technical skill set further.

DevOps & Cloud

DockerAWSGoogle CloudMicrosoft AzureAutomation

Development

PHPRubyPythonNode.jsReactjQueryHTMXWeb ComponentsJava (mobile)

Data

MySQLMS SQLInformixNoSQL
Career

My timeline

A path across telecom, banking, government and the public sector — before, during and alongside running my own company.

Owner
Faveo
2007 — present
Database Developer
SD Worx
6 months
Service Development Expert
CMG Croatia
4 years
Digital Marketing Specialist
Croatian Post
5 years
IT Technician
Volksbank
3 years
IT Advisor
Ministry of Defense
6 years
What I offer

Services for your project

Extensive experience across various facets of IT and development — here's how I can help.

Web Accessibility

4+ years auditing and improving digital accessibility in line with WCAG, including audits for clients like P&G and GSK using AXE Deque and Siteimprove.

I've trained cross‑functional teams — UX designers, QA, developers and PMs — in accessibility, and built custom scripts to identify and fix issues. Accessibility should be about including the 1 in 7 people facing digital barriers, not just avoiding legal risk.

Page Performance

Deep understanding of page load speed and optimization, including a custom monitoring tool built to track and improve site performance.

Collaborated with developers and designers to implement strategies that maximize speed and efficiency across very different platforms and technologies, forming a solid knowledge base and repeatable procedures.
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Web Development

Full‑stack experience across front‑end, back‑end, databases, hosting and networking — often as a one‑person team.

Proficient in Python, JavaScript (Node.js & React), and PHP, with an ongoing interest in emerging tech like HTMX and web components.
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Database Dev & Admin

Seasoned professional in SQL database programming and administration, with growing NoSQL experience.

Designing efficient schemas, fine‑tuning queries and managing NoSQL complexity to deliver robust, reliable data solutions.
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Cloud Services & Automation

Cost‑efficient, fast, scalable and environmentally responsible hosting, built on experimentation and automation.

Automation minimizes human error and keeps operations consistent, allowing prompt responses to changing demands with reliable outcomes.
"Do you want to be even more successful? Learn to love learning and growth. Success isn't just about reaching a destination — it's about the continuous journey of self‑improvement."
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Get in touch

Let's work together

I'm prompt in responding to inquiries and happy to discuss your project needs.

Book a call

Suggest a time that works for you and let's discuss your accessibility, performance or dev needs.

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