About
My journey in tech began in 2012, when attending the University of Geneva in Switzerland (CS), i.e. struggling with programming, maths and French.
Fast-forward to today, I've had the privilege to build software for a startup with magnificent growth in a tough environment; an up-and-coming leader in cybersecurity; a project that tried to revolutionize the way we store data; and another startup that is innovating the way companies do business with each-other.
Along the way, I've dwelved in multiple side/small projects, while also having the chance to work with big guns such as Siemens or Trackforce Valiant. More recently, I've been trying to get into the world of Machine Learning and LLMs, while having already integrated them into my day-to-day workflow.
When the laptop lid is closed, I usually like to play some chess, entertain my cat, or go for a hike [in the Lands Between].
Experience
October 2017 - Present · Tirana, Albania Ritech SolutionsSoftware DeveloperAs the 11th employee in a company that grew to over 300, I've developed diverse software solutions across various industries and company sizes. My journey includes a pioneering tool for a legal services startup, a hybrid-office and IoT management application, maintaining and developing for a major security firm, and contributing to an innovative LLM startup. My skill set spans from the (rich) TypeScript/JavaScript world, to data-rich applications, to deploying robust solutions using Docker, AWS, or Azure. My focus has mostly been on transforming complex client-side logic into accessible and effective user experiences.
- TypeScript
- Vue
- React
- Python
- Django
- Electron
- Docker
- AWS
- Azure
- Postgresql
- Unit Testing
- mapbox-gl
March 2022 - January 2024 · Hamburg, Germany / Remote DealCircle GmbHSenior Frontend DeveloperAs a frontend developer, I helped develop effective, pragmatic solutions using React, TypeScript, Tailwind, and others. Tackled complex business logic and managed large datasets, significantly contributing to the product's evolution to being an 'AI and big data' M&A solution. My focus has been on crafting interfaces that are not only responsive but also intuitive, offering a UX akin to native applications like MS Excel or Airtable.
- React
- TypeScript
- Next.js
- Laravel
- drag-and-drop
- data tables
August 2020 - March 2022 · Tel Aviv, Israel / Remote Seraphic Algorithms Ltd.Lead Frontend DeveloperDelivered software quickly and in a qualitative manner, which was pivotal for launching our product suite that not only prioritizes user privacy and security, but also maintains transparent security solutions, both in-cloud and on-premise. The challenge of publishing three distinct web-based products, including a browser extension with common business logic and occasionally shared state, was met with innovative solutions, such as robust multi-tier authentication, serverless functions, etc, contributing to a seamless UX across all platforms.
- React
- TypeScript
- AWS Cognito
- AWS Lambda
- Node.js
- data tables
- browser extensions
August 2019 - May 2020 · Remote Lead Web Developer · StoreWiseIn the evolving domain of decentralized object-storage, I contributed to the development of serverless applications using React, TypeScript, AWS and the SIA dApp suite. While the project ultimately didn't succeed, it provided valuable insights and a rewarding experience working with fully remote teams and exploring the decentralized web.
- React
- TypeScript
- AWS S3
- AWS Lambda
- AWS Cognito
- Sia dApp
- Python
- Go
February 2017 - October 2017 · Hong Kong / Remote Bump · MiQ Ltd.Frontend DeveloperIn a startup focused on enhancing the music playlist experience, I played a key role in expanding an iOS app into a Vue-based (and later vanilla JS) web platform as part of a fully remote team. My efforts were concentrated on seamless integration with the Spotify API, utilizing Sockets for real-time interactions, and employing server-side rendering for an optimized web presence.
- Vue
- Go
- JavaScript
- Spotify API
- Unit/E2E Testing
February 2016 - May 2016 · Nyon, Switzerland Boardaboat.comFrontend DeveloperAt my first professional role in a startup, aimed at simplifying boat rentals and sailing trip planning across Europe, I contributed to refining the web platform's user experience. This involved working on the 'Ordering' and 'Booking' interfaces, primarily focusing on implementing straightforward frontend elements. I also assisted in improving the site's performance and participated in A/B testing to help enhance user engagement.
- Django
- Angular.js
- JavaScript
- Python
- A/B Testing
Projects
June 2020 - September 2020 Amazon ConquerorFullstack DeveloperBuilt a web app on top of the AWS MarketPlace API, in order to provide a better, more intrinsic view of vendors, orders, inventories, etc. As the sole developer of this freelance project, I built a REST API in Node and Mongo, used to get + cache the data from MarketPlace API, and built the frontend in React, with multiple visualizations for Users and Vendors. Part of the delivery was a multi-tier authentication layer, with the help of AWS Cognito (multiple vendors with their own users). Dockerized the whole system in order to make it available on-premise for the clients and vendors, making it deployable in the client's own web servers. The project was delivered under 3 months through Upwork.
- React
- TypeScript
- Node.js
- MongoDB
- AWS Marketplace
- AWS EC2
- Docker
January 2017 - May 2017 · Geneva, Switzerland GHO (Global Health Objectives) by WHOWeb DeveloperA (now defunct) project that aimed to bring an annual report of the World Health Organization to the web. I was part of a team of 3, as the only developer working on the frontend of the project, built with Wordpress. My role was to help organize the roundabouts of the project, and to implement a 3rd-party integration with Facebook Ads in order to boost the visibility of the event. Achieved a 75% increase in attendance YoY.
- JavaScript
- HTML/CSS
- Wordpress
- Facebook Ads API