Julian H.

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.

AI, ML & LLM

OpenAI API

Frontend

Backend

Database

DevOps

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Other

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

Showcase

Full-stack Developer
Full-stack Developer
  • Led the development of a user-friendly job search engine, including design, database optimization, content indexing system, and job alert notification service.

  • Managed AWS and Google Cloud infrastructure, developed RESTful APIs with Node.js, and handled server configurations like database migrations, SSL installations, system upgrades, and backups.

  • Executed automated tasks with cron jobs and ensured seamless integration between web and server.

Full-stack Developer
Full-stack Developer
  • Worked as a Full-stack Developer using technologies such as Node.js, Meteor.js, MongoDB, Express.js, Dropzone.js, S3, WordPress, and PHP

  • Developed a chat module, a subscription system, and worked with API to manage posts for Android and iOS

  • Handled image resizing using GraphicsMagick library and managed uploads to Amazon S3

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)