Živko Krstić is already well-known in the community – this scientist and successful entrepreneur is now also an official member of Split Tech City. He represents Sparky, an innovative technology company focused on the development of advanced software solutions.

Introduce Sparky briefly. What do you do, how many employees do you have, and where are your offices located?

At Sparky, our solutions are based on artificial intelligence, big data processing, and business process automation. We are focused on applying AI in healthcare, sports, finance, and energy.

Currently, we have 6 full-time experts (over 10 external collaborators) and collaborate with leading industrial partners. Our offices are located in Split, Lastovo, and Samobor.

Our goal is to create intelligent and scalable solutions that bring real value to the industry. We are looking forward to participating in Split Tech City initiatives, collaborating with innovative teams, and contributing to the development of the technological ecosystem in the region.

Can you list your previous projects and collaborations that you are most proud of?

Some of our most significant projects include:

• Development of state-of-the-art AI solutions for the energy sector, with a special focus on real-time predictions and intelligent analytics.
• Implementation of GenAI solutions for optimizing and automating business processes in finance.
• Collaboration on an IoT system for real-time monitoring of medical data, using innovative sensors and in-house IoT solutions.
• Development of AI-driven ESG analytics for better management of sustainability and investment strategies.

What technologies do you use in your work?

We use a wide range of modern technologies, including:

• Generative artificial intelligence (LLM models, vector databases, NLP)
• Big Data & Cloud infrastructure (Databricks, Apache Spark, Kafka, Kubernetes)
• IoT and edge computing (in-house solution)
• Application and API development (Python, TypeScript, FastAPI, React)

Are you hiring currently?

We are always open to collaborating with top experts in the field of AI. Currently, we are looking for talented individuals for positions in AI research, DevOps, and data analytics.

Why did you join the Split Tech City community?

We believe in knowledge exchange and connecting with the local tech community. We want to contribute to the growth of the AI and tech scene in Split through collaborations, lectures, and mentorship. Additionally, we recognize Split as a promising location for the development of innovative projects.

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