Fullstack Developer

• Designed and developed proof of concept (POC) projects using Java, targeted at demonstrating potential solutions for proposals to prospective customers;
• Participated in the full development lifecycle of POC projects, including planning, coding, testing, and presentation of the concepts;
• Engaged in research and exploration of new technologies and methodologies that could be incorporated into POC projects to enhance their effectiveness and appeal;
• Worked closely with the sales and marketing teams to understand customer needs and tailor POC demonstrations to align with potential clients' requirements;
• Ensured that all POC projects were developed according to agreed timelines and met quality standards prior to presentation to prospective clients;
• Documented development processes and project outcomes, providing detailed reports and findings to support future project proposals and decision-making;
• Acted as a technical advisor during meetings with potential customers, explaining the features and benefits of the POC projects in a clear and compelling manner.

As a Technical Lead at Ritech:

• Worked closely with stakeholders and project managers to understand business requirements and translate them into the development team's technical specifications;
• Planned and documented technical specifications for features or system design;
• Designed, built, and configured applications to meet business process and application requirements;
• Directed the development team in the design, development, coding, testing, and debugging of applications;
• Wrote testable, scalable, and efficient code and led code reviews to maintain high standards;

As an Architect at Ritech:

• Identified business problems and designed effective technical solutions to address them;
• Evaluated existing architectural systems to recommend improvements or necessary upgrades;
• Developed software architecture for upcoming features, ensuring alignment with business goals and technological standards;
• Worked both individually and collaboratively with teams to develop and refine architectural designs.

• Refined, developed, and built new features for the devPos Android application, aligning with the digital fiscal system's requirements;
• Maintained and supported existing features of the application, ensuring continuous functionality and user satisfaction;
• Analyzed business requirements specific to the Android app, drawing insights from an existing web solution to address similar challenges;
• Translated business requirements into detailed plans for mobile app development and its delivery process;
• Managed his own schedule and independently maintained the Stories board to ensure timely delivery of the app features and milestones;
• Delivered a user-friendly mobile application tailored for native Android development, which was utilized by cashier tellers in Albania to facilitate daily activities such as printing out invoices;
• Ensured the application handled multiple activities of cashier tellers' daily routines, enhancing operational efficiency and user experience.

• Developed and supported delivery for major telecommunications clients like T-Mobile (USA), Tele2 (Netherlands), and Vodafone Ireland, focusing primarily on front-end solutions using the Angular stack;
• Engaged continuously with in-house development teams to coordinate and streamline development efforts;
• Worked as a Java Backend Developer in delivery support for AT&T, addressing backend requirements and integration challenges;
• Participated in the Research & Development (R&D) unit to develop new features and upgrades for the Brite:Bill platform;
• Utilized Spring Web to create and maintain RESTful APIs, facilitating smooth and efficient communication between various software components;
• Implemented Spring Integration to address the platform's enterprise integration needs, enhancing connectivity and data flow between different systems and services;
• Applied multi-threading techniques to improve the platform's performance and scalability, ensuring high responsiveness and efficiency under load;
• Participated actively in Scrum meetings, including planning, reviews, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups to ensure alignment with project goals and timely delivery of features;
• Adhered to best coding practices, code reviews, and continuous integration processes to maintain high-quality code and product reliability;
• Documented development processes, solutions, and architectural decisions to maintain a clear and useful record for future reference and team use.

• Provides ongoing support and maintenance for the client and intranet portals of Columbia Shipmanagement using Liferay;

• Implements minor feature updates to enhance functionality and user experience on the Liferay platform;

• Identifies and resolves bugs to ensure the stability and performance of the portals;

• Collaborates closely with the client to understand their needs and requirements for portal enhancements and fixes;

• Analyzes user feedback and portal usage statistics to recommend improvements or changes to the system;

• Ensures that all updates and bug fixes are in line with the company’s IT standards and practices;

• Tests and validates updates before deploying them to live environments to ensure compatibility and performance;

• Documents all changes made during the development process, maintaining a clear record of features and fixes;

• Communicates effectively with other team members and stakeholders to ensure timely and efficient delivery of services;

• Keeps abreast of the latest developments in Liferay and related technologies to leverage new tools and methodologies for improving the portal.

• Designs and develops web services using Liferay Portal Community Edition 6.2, ensuring integration with other applications and systems;

• Configures and manages JBoss AS 7 as the application server for hosting the services, optimizing performance and scalability;

• Utilizes MyBatis for database connectivity and transactions to maintain data integrity and security;

• Integrates SOLR for advanced searching capabilities, improving data retrieval efficiency within web services;

• Develops and maintains business intelligence solutions with Pentaho, enhancing data analysis and reporting functionalities;

• Manages content storage and document management using Alfresco, ensuring organized and secure data handling;

• Uses Eclipse as the primary development environment to write, test, and debug code efficiently;

• Maintains version control and source code management using SVN, ensuring proper change tracking and collaboration among team members;

• Manages build and project dependencies using Maven to automate and streamline the build process.