I am a highly ambitious and hard-working Software Engineer with a passion for creating engaging, responsive, and accessible web experiences for all users, with particular attention to user experience and design. I am resilient and highly motivated by a desire to produce the best solution to any design requirement. I am highly professional and have exceptional organisational and communication skills. I am equally confident and proficient working independently or as part of a team. I am a creative problem solver and possess strong attention to detail and outstanding critical thinking skills.
Technical Skills
| Languages | Frameworks / Libraries | Tooling / Testing | Processes |
|---|---|---|---|
| JavaScript, TypeScript | Vue | Git | Agile |
| HTML | Angular | Vite, Webpack | Kanban |
| CSS / Sass / Less | NodeJS | Vitest, Jest, Jasmine, Karma | Accessibility Testing |
| ElasticSearch | D3 | Cypress | |
| Gherkin | Pinia | ESLint, Prettier | |
| PrimeVue | CLI |
Experience
Masabi
Software Engineer - Full-time
April 2021 - Present
- Contributed to the development and maintenance of an agency-facing SaaS web app, enhancing features, performance, and overall user experience.
- Advocated for accessibility within the team, conducting manual accessibility testing to ensure a seamless user experience for diverse audiences.
- Collaborated across multiple teams, working on various projects with different tech stacks and complexity levels.
- Simultaneously worked on multiple features by coordinating with different teams, ensuring consistency, and timely delivery across parallel projects.
- Mentored junior developers through detailed pull request reviews and pair programming sessions, encouraging best practices and continuous learning.
Interim Pod Lead
July 2022
- Led project discussions, organised meetings, and optimised team workflows to improve productivity and collaboration.
- Acted as a bridge between teams, ensuring all stakeholders were aligned on project goals and timelines.
- Maintained team morale and motivation by recognising achievements and fostering an inclusive environment.
Software Engineer - Full-time
August 2019 - April 2021
- Developed interactive web applications that simplified complex data for global users, ensuring accessibility and cross-browser compatibility.
- Led the development of high-profile election projects, delivering on tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Collaborated with designers, product managers, and journalists to translate UI/UX designs into high-quality, reusable code.
- Acted as a mentor and interviewer for prospective junior developers, focusing on team well-being and productivity during remote work.
Junior Software Engineer - Part-time
September 2018 - Aug 2019
- Contributed to internal tools like a Chrome map extension, enhancing functionality and usability for the design team.
- Gained hands-on experience while completing a computer science degree, balancing academic and professional responsibilities.
Trainee Software Engineer - Full-time
August 2017 - September 2018
- Worked alongside developers, designers, and journalists to create bespoke interactive content for the BBC News website.
- Developed the Gender Pay Gap project, involving both design and development tasks, and completed a variety of training courses.
Side Projects
Albanian Post / Fjala e Lirë
Designer & Web Developer
September 2018 - Present
- Redesigned an Albanian community magazine with a new modern and professional layout. Focusing on simple and attractive designs, so the reader has the best experience while reading the news.
- Structured articles and advertisements on every page while working together with clients to produce advertisements that would be printed in the magazine.
- Designed for specific public holidays celebrated by the Albanian community, such as Christmas and Independence days.
- Worked directly with Wix.com to design and develop fjalaelire.com. Communicating effectively with the client to understand the needs of the users. Providing SEO enhancements for article pages to be widely reached.
- When working with clients, I focus on responsiveness, cross-browser support, and usability, ensuring all users can freely access the functionalities of the website, regardless of their requirements.
Education
University of Westminster
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, 1st Class Honours
Sep 2015 – July 2019
Dissertation: "A Visual Analysis of Student Commute Length, Attendance and Performance at University"