Ardi B.

About Me

Seasoned Full-Stack Developer with 8+ years of experience developing a broad range of web and mobile technologies using various technologies such as React Native, React, Java, Python and more. I thrive when challenged, enjoy supporting creative organizations develop innovative products and do my utmost to keep up with new and emerging technologies in order to adapt to any team's/client's preference. I have hands-on experience supporting the full project life cycle of projects, from inception through completion, while providing an outstanding service.

Frontend

Backend

Database

DevOps

QA & Testing

Workflow

Other

Work history

UpStack
UpStack
Full-Stack Developer
2017 - Present (8 years)
Remote
  • Create and develop numerous web applications/projects for a broad range of clients.

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

  • Ensure that features are being delivered efficiently and on-time.

Jimdo
Jimdo
Software Engineer
2019 - 2020 (1 year)
Hamburg, Germany
  • Built scalable web-based software using modern stack, currently used by 1 million users of the platform.

  • Maintained data integrity throughout the system, performing back-end development using Node.js.

  • Provided mentorship to new team members and dealt with clients and gathering of requirements.

Kreditech
Kreditech
Software Engineer
2017 - 2019 (2 years)
Hamburg , Germany
  • Developed Fin-Tech software products, applications, microservices, and/or APIs for various purposes using various technologies like: Java (Spring Boot), Go (Golang), Typescript and React.

  • Developed Continuous Integration Solutions to fully automate application builds for all environments and supported production issues. Developed and advocated TDD and cover legacy code and features with tests.

  • Closely collaborated with stakeholders and executives to align and plan on different issues regarding the team and projects' state, objectives, issues, etc.

Propeld.co
Propeld.co
Senior Full Stack Web Developer
2015 - 2017 (2 years)
Tirana, Albania
  • Developed scalable back-ends for the web application of the platform with AWS, Node.js and MongoDB, including static content delivery, RESTful APIs, 3rd party integrations, etc.

  • Contributed and managed creation and maintenance of the platform's 4 native applications using React Native. Implemented solutions and integrations like: Process images, integrate with PayPal, Stripe, Google Places API, Docusign API, Zoho APIs, Pubnub.

  • Developed digital contracts and manage the full cycle from signatures to delivery to parties. Created a central authentication service and a real-time geo-location tracking service.

Ministry of Defense of Albania
Ministry of Defense of Albania
Software Engineer
2012 - 2016 (4 years)
Tirana, Albania
  • Developed a we- based monolithic application based on best practices at the time such as Rest, MVC, ORM, etc.

  • Build a system that generates responsive and printable reports based on categories and filters applied by the user.

  • Built modules that managed infrastructure assets, creating online access to maps and documents to users based on access rights.

Showcase

Full Stack Developer - Techdev
Full Stack Developer - Techdev
  • Implemented a chat application for internal users.

  • Developed a WordPress plugin utilizing the PayPal API for payments.

  • Built an online voice recorder and cloud storage for records.

Javascript Developer - Propeld
Javascript Developer - Propeld
  • Propeld is a real estate platform focused on apartment renting.

  • It provides a modern application for tenants to manage their rental life, including rent payments and account management.

  • Landlords utilize Propeld to list properties and attract clients.

Full-Stack Developer - Ministry of Defense,  Albania
Full-Stack Developer - Ministry of Defense, Albania
  • Developed a module for managing infrastructure assets, including online access to maps and documents.

  • Created a reporting system with responsive and printable reports based on user-defined categories and filters.

  • Utilized various technologies including Node.js, PHP, MySQL, MongoDB, jQuery, jQuery UI, Bootstrap, BIRT, GIT, AJAX, RESTful API.

Full-Stack Developer - Propeld mobile app
Full-Stack Developer - Propeld mobile app
  • Built a full-stack single-page application for Propeld.co, handling data parsing, database storage, and PDF generation.

  • Implemented a scalable backend with permission-based roles and access levels, utilizing Node.js, MongoDB, and REST API.

  • Developed search, live map, and instant tour functionalities, integrating Google Places API and Google Maps API.

Education

Education
Bachelor of Science, Information Technology
Polytechnic University of Tirana
2011 - 2015 (4 years)
Education
Master of Science, Information Technology
Polytechnic University of Tirana
2008 - 2011 (3 years)