Emba Marija Topović

Marija Topović, EMBA has over 17 years of experience in the technology industry. Marija most recently served as the CTO at PLANERGY - P2P Software, where they were responsible for driving all aspects of the technology stack and infrastructure within PurchaseControl. In this role, they also managed people and the office.

Prior to that, Marija worked as the Software Development Team Leader & Chief Software Architect at PurchaseControl, a SaaS provider company. Marija was instrumental in automating purchasing, procurement, billing, and budgeting processes for clients worldwide.

Earlier in their career, Marija held the position of Software Development Team Leader at Selerant Corporation, where they managed a software development team and handled various responsibilities including project management, business analysis, and technical specifications.

Marija began their career as a Senior Software Developer at Telekom Srbija, where they contributed to the development and management of telecom information systems.

Marija also has experience working as a freelance Software Developer.

Throughout their career, Marija has acquired relevant education, including a MicroMasters in Business Leadership from the University of Queensland and an MBA Core Curriculum from the University of Maryland. Marija also holds a degree in English Composition from Arizona State University.

Marija Topović, EMBA has a strong background in education, with a focus on computer and information sciences. Marija completed their undergraduate studies at the University of Belgrade from 1997 to 2003, earning their degree in Computer and Information Sciences from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering. This program was a 5-year program, equivalent to a Master's degree.

In addition to their formal education, Marija Topović has also obtained several additional certifications. In 2005, they achieved a certification in Oracle development. More recently, they have focused on obtaining certifications related to business leadership and management. In 2017, they completed Microsoft courses in Azure fundamentals and Introduction to DevOps Practices. In 2018, they achieved certifications in Executive Leadership, Conflict Management, Leadership Blind Spots, and various programming languages and technologies such as C#, ASP.NET Core Applications, and Digital Leadership. Their most recent certifications include an ENG101x English Composition course from Arizona State University in 2019, and an MBA Core Curriculum MicroMasters from the University System of Maryland in 2020.

Overall, Marija Topović, EMBA has a well-rounded education history with a strong emphasis on computer and information sciences, as well as additional certifications in business leadership and management.