Hi, I’m Ivan - the person behind MrBrabus

I help brands turn ideas into fast, functional, and good-looking websites that just work.

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About my path

My Journey in Programming

My story with software started back in 2010, when I bought my first smartphone - the iPhone 3G.

It didn’t work on all networks, but I was sure it could be unlocked. When I finally managed to make it work through software, that moment sparked something in me and I knew right then that software would be my life.

Early iPhone model displaying a walking pineapple with limbs on the screen, above icons for Phone, Mail, Web, and iPod apps.

Logos of HTML5, JavaScript, and CSS3 web technologies with their respective labels above each shield.

A few years later I became a moderator, then an administrator on a well-known iPhone community forum, helping people jailbreak their devices, share themes, and exchange knowledge. But at some point I realized I was only using what others had built, and I wanted to create my own.

In 2013 I started learning HTML and CSS, then JavaScript, and a bit of Java EE. Later I discovered PHP, which quickly became my foundation.

I built my first websites in Joomla and OpenCart, then moved to WordPress, which completely changed my workflow. Knowing PHP helped me quickly understand WordPress inside out, and soon I was developing custom themes and plugins, learning exactly how every part of it works.

Webflow caught my attention in 2021. Because of my solid background in HTML, CSS, JS, and PHP, I understood it instantly and felt that same early spark all over again.

Today I develop WooCommerce stores, connect them with CRM systems through REST APIs, and build custom dashboards for inventory and automation. That journey from curiosity to creation still drives me every single day.

3D illustration of an online store webpage with icons for global access, pricing, settings, and text features connected around it.

14+

Years in software

50+

Web projects delivered

100%

Code made from scratch

The art of a perfect espresso

I’ve been a devoted espresso enthusiast for more than twenty years - constantly exploring what makes that perfect shot of coffee. My curiosity took me to one of my favorite countries in the world, Italy, where espresso is more than a drink - it’s a way of life.

There I spent days enjoying pizza, pasta, and countless cups of espresso, learning all the little “tricks” Italians use to perfect their brew. Somewhere between those tiny cups and the Tuscan sunsets, my wife and I fell in love with Italy - especially magical Tuscany.

A few years later, a client from Amsterdam invited me over to better understand his business - the Amsterdamse Fietswinkel project, a WooCommerce store for bicycles. At his apartment I saw a Rocket Giotto Timer Evoluzione R Espresso Machine - and yes, that familiar wow effect struck again.

When we came back home, you can probably guess what happened next.We flew straight back to Italy… and came home with that very same espresso machine - and another excuse to visit Tuscany again.

Shiny stainless steel Rocket Giotto Evoluzione R espresso machine with pressure gauges and black knobs.

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Ivan Ignjatovic - MrBrabus - Wordpress - Webflow - eCommerce

Outside the screen

Family, creativity, and the joy of building

When I’m not writing code, I’m spending time with my family or building something in my workshop. That’s where I find balance, recharge, and new ideas for everything I do.

I’m a family man at heart - a proud husband and dad to two wonderful daughters. My wife is my biggest support and the calm behind every project I build. Whenever I can, I step away from the screen to spend time with them - those moments mean more than any line of code.

Animated toddler holding a colorful ball with the word 'WOW', smiling older child crouching beside a happy fluffy white dog.

Assortment of red and black Milwaukee cordless power tools including drills, saws, and impact drivers arranged on concrete blocks and wooden planks.

Set of four Knipex hand tools with red and blue handles against a gray background, including diagonal cutters, wire crimppers, pliers, and needle-nose pliers.

Three different EWM welding machines arranged side by side on a white background.

Ryobi cordless power tool set with drill, angle grinder, two batteries, charger, and green and gray carrying bag.

Where ideas take shape

But when I need quiet and a bit of recharge time, I disappear into my small workshop. I’ve always loved working with my hands, so I built a space near our home where I can create, fix and experiment. The workshop is divided into three zones - woodworking, metalwork, and electronics - and over time it turned into a real creative playground.

Craft meets code

I’ve built custom desks, benches, and decorations combining wood, metal, and epoxy resin. One of my favorite projects is a coffee table made from a solid tree root and deep blue epoxy, resting on steel X-legs.It’s a reminder that patience and precision always pay off - both in coding and in craftsmanship.

Rectangular wooden table with black epoxy resin inlay and curved black legs.

Epoxy Table

A handcrafted coffee table made from solid tree root and deep blue epoxy, resting on steel legs.

TV Stand

A minimal wooden TV stand with clean metal legs, built to blend strength and simplicity.

Geometric wooden shelf with black metal frame featuring three hexagonal compartments arranged horizontally and a smaller hexagonal compartment centered on top.

Wall Shelf

A floating wall shelf combining wood and metal - small, balanced, and made to last.

Close-up of a wooden board with natural knots combined with blue resin along the edge.

Fusion

A unique shelf crafted from maple wood and blue epoxy, merging natural form with modern design.

Blue and black SRLE AS laser cutting and engraving machine with an open lid.

Laser Cut Engrave

My 100W CNC laser cutter - precise, powerful, and perfect for turning ideas into detailed engravings.

ESP 32

A tiny yet powerful microcontroller I use for Wi-Fi-enabled projects and automation experiments.

Arduino

The board that started it all - simple, reliable, and still one of my favorite tools for prototyping.

Two stacked black electronic development boards connected by pins, with green arrows indicating connection points.

ESP 32 Projects

A custom ESP32 build combining sensors, code, and creativity to bring small ideas to life.

From wood to code and back again

A few years ago, I got a 100W CNC laser cutter, learned LightBurn software, and started engraving and cutting wood with stunning precision. It took a while to master, but it opened up a whole new world of creativity. I also love tinkering with Arduino and ESP32 boards - tiny electronics that turn ideas into real, working devices.

And yes… while my wife can’t resist buying a new pair of shoes, I somehow always find a reason to get another drill. 😀