Julian H.

Julian H.

Senior Full-stack Developer

Tirana, Albania
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About Me

Julian is a Senior Full-stack Developer with 10+ years of experience developing RESTful APIs in Node.js and creating web/mobile apps with Meteor.js. He is highly skilled in back-end functionalities, third-party integrations (Stripe, PayPal, and Google Calendar), and JavaScript/Node.js applications. Julian is a client-focused problem-solver, a collaborative team member, and an avid learner who quickly adapts to new working environments and technologies.

Work history

UpStack
UpStack
Senior Full-stack Developer
2016 - Present (9 years)
Remote
  • Creating and developing innovative software solutions for clients across a broad range of industries.

  • Participating in scrums consisting of cross-functional teams, both software and hardware.

  • Ensuring that features are being delivered efficiently and on time.

Teemyco
Teemyco
Full-stack Developer
2020 - Present (5 years)
Remote
  • Collaborated closely with designers to implement various features in React, ensuring alignment with design specifications and enhancing user experience.

  • Contributed to various projects across desktop, mobile, and web applications, enhancing versatility and expertise in diverse development environments.

  • Developed video call transcription functionalities alongside an AI assistant, improving accessibility and providing intelligent support during video calls.

  • Collaborated on implementing physical meeting transcription with speaker diarization using Azure Speech SDK.

  • Developed various seamless Firebase functions for use across desktop, mobile, and web applications, ensuring consistent functionality and user experience.

  • Created a Google Calendar extension to synchronize events, effectively preventing double bookings for online rooms and enhancing scheduling efficiency.

  • Collaborated on implementing an automated payment workflow using Stripe and the Stripe API.

  • Enhanced virtual meeting bot capabilities by integrating scheduling and manual joining via Recall.ai for Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet, enabling real-time transcription and AI-driven interactions.

React.jsFirebaseNode.jsElectron.JSStripe API OpenAI API React Speaker Diarization Windows Azure SDK Azure User Experience (UX) Google Calendar
TrailBlazer.ai
TrailBlazer.ai
React Developer
2018 - 2018
Remote
  • Implemented custom front-end designs and UX flows using React.

  • Used gRPC for real-time communication in the front end, enabling seamless data synchronization and enhancing user interaction.

  • Created a Word-to-PDF converter that automatically populates documents, streamlining the conversion process and enhancing user efficiency.

React.jsJavaScriptReact Front-end Design Front-end Development UX Flows gRPCData Synchronization
YEMP
YEMP
Full-stack Developer
2017 - 2018 (1 year)
Remote
  • Developed custom front-end designs and UX workflows using Angular.js, elevating user satisfaction and application responsiveness.

  • Designed and implemented RESTful API methods for the web version, enhancing data retrieval and interaction capabilities.

  • Collaborated closely with designers to implement designs, ensuring alignment with project goals and enhancing user experience.

Rest APIAngular.JSMySQLNode.jsElasticsearch Stripe API Front-end Design Front-end Development UX Flows RESTful Development UI/UX
Onify
Onify
Full-stack Developer
2016 - 2021 (5 years)
Remote
  • Designed and implemented custom front-end interfaces and UX flows using CSS and Angular.js.

  • Created a RESTful API using Node.js and Hapi.js, enhancing application functionality and facilitating efficient data handling.

  • Created a dynamic dashboard for item creation and editing using Swagger.js models from the API, streamlining user interactions and improving data management.

  • Developed a file management feature with storage integration in GitHub, enabling efficient file organization and version control.

  • Designed an Elasticsearch database, optimizing data retrieval and search performance for enhanced application efficiency.

  • Managed Elasticsearch queries and migrations, building automated index creation and reindexing processes to enhance data accessibility and performance.

Angular.JSCSSAmazon S3GithubRest APINode.jsHapi.jsUnit TestingElasticsearch Front-end Development Front-end Design UX Flows UI Development File Management Version Control RESTful Development Data Handling SwaggerAPIsData ManagementIndexing
Intellective Development Group LLC
Intellective Development Group LLC
Full-stack Developer
2016 - 2016
Tirana, Albania
  • Implemented custom front-end designs and UX flows using CSS and Angular.js for a real estate platform, enhancing visual appeal and user interaction.

  • Developed a real-time chat application using Openfire (XMPP server) and Strophe.js, enhancing communication capabilities and user interaction.

  • Created a RESTful API using Node.js and designed a MongoDB database, facilitating efficient data management and seamless integration for applications.

JavaScriptAngular.JSMongoDBNode.jsExpress.js CSSUX Flows Front-end Design Openfire XMPPRESTful Development
RT Software GROUP
RT Software GROUP
Web Developer
2013 - 2016 (3 years)
Tirana, Albania
  • Developed the front end for a real estate CRM using Meteor and jQuery, enhancing user interface functionality and improving client management efficiency.

  • Built an online marketplace from scratch using Meteor, implementing real-time features and ensuring seamless user experience for buyers and sellers.

  • Created RESTful APIs for mobile and web applications, enabling efficient data exchange and seamless integration across platforms.

MeteorJSCRM SystemsRest APINode.jsMongoDBjQueryCRM Design Front-end Development UI Development UI/UXRESTful Development

Portfolio

Full-stack Developer
Full-stack Developer

Led the development of a job search engine from design to launch. Collaborated with a designer to create a user-friendly interface and implemented responsive layouts. Designed and optimized the database for efficient handling of job listings and user data. Developed a content indexing system to enhance search performance. Implemented a job alert notification service to keep users updated on new listings. Architected and maintained AWS and Google Cloud infrastructure. Developed RESTful APIs with Node.js for seamless integration between web and server. Managed server configurations including database migrations, SSL installations, system upgrades, backups, and automated tasks with cron jobs.

Full-stack Developer
Full-stack Developer

Worked on the front end and back end with Meteor.js and MongoDB. Developed a chat module and a subscription system. All images are resized with GraphicsMagick library and uploaded to Amazon S3. Worked with API to create/delete/update posts for Android and iOS and created a WordPress theme for blog. Technologies used: Node.js, Meteor.js, MongoDB, Express.js, Dropzone.js, S3, WordPress, PHP.

Education

MSc Mathematics & Informatics Engineering
MSc Mathematics & Informatics Engineering
University of Tirana - Albania
2010 - 2012 (2 years)
Bachelor's Degree, Mathematics & Informatics Engineering
Bachelor's Degree, Mathematics & Informatics Engineering
University of Tirana - Albania
2006 - 2010 (4 years)