PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
The Social Plus
Oct 2021 - Apr 2025
The Social PlusFull-Service Software Development Company • Chicago, ILSoftware Engineer
Apr 2023 - Apr 2025- Architected and delivered enterprise-grade web applications using React, serving thousands of daily active users
- Automated CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, significantly reducing deployment time and eliminating manual errors
- Led cross-functional development teams in building a high-performance automotive marketplace with advanced search capabilities and real-time features
- Established comprehensive testing frameworks and coding standards, resulting in improved code reliability and reduced production issues
Backend Developer
Apr 2022 - Apr 2023- Engineered and deployed mission-critical Laravel API supporting multiple client applications with high availability and performance
- Optimized database performance through advanced indexing and query optimization, dramatically improving response times and user experience
- Implemented comprehensive security protocols and data integrity measures, ensuring compliance with industry standards and zero security incidents
- Developed automated ticketing system with intelligent categorization, substantially reducing customer response time and improving satisfaction
- Managed large-scale data migration projects, ensuring seamless transitions with zero downtime and complete data accuracy
Frontend Developer
Oct 2021 - Apr 2022- Developed responsive web applications using modern HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, achieving excellent cross-browser compatibility and accessibility
- Collaborated with UX/UI teams to implement pixel-perfect designs for multiple client projects, maintaining design fidelity while optimizing performance
- Streamlined development workflows by implementing modern build tools and automation, resulting in faster build times and improved team productivity
- Established frontend coding standards and best practices documentation, reducing code review time and enhancing maintainability
- Optimized website performance through advanced techniques like code splitting and lazy loading, achieving significant improvements in page load speeds
Professional ProjectsPortfolio
A comprehensive overview of enterprise-level projects and technical solutions I've architected and delivered
Claritick
ViewBuilt a high-performance, real-time ticket management system capable of handling concurrent users and processing 10,000+ tickets, utilizing optimized database queries and WebSocket technology for instant updates
Ipaymer
ViewLed development of a secure payment processing platform with React and Laravel, implementing real-time transaction monitoring
iReview
ViewLed front-end development using React, implementing a secure authentication system and resolving critical UI/UX issues. Enhanced user experience through optimized component architecture and improved error handling, resulting in reduction in bug reports
Teaching Assistant
Feb 2021 - Mar 2021
jCoders AcademySoftware Development Education • Pristina, Kosovo- Mentored students in modern web development technologies, achieving high course completion rates and successful job placement outcomes
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver community-focused digital solutions, improving operational efficiency for local organizations
ACADEMIC JOURNEY
Passion Projects & Creative Endeavors
CrownGoods
Modern e-commerce web application with comprehensive shopping features. Built with React 19.1, TypeScript, and Flowbite components, featuring product catalog, advanced filtering, shopping cart management, and payment processing interface.
Monolithic vs. Microservices
Architectural comparison study between monolithic and microservices patterns with parallel implementations. Features Docker containerization, Grafana/Prometheus monitoring, jMeter load testing.
SmartCrop
AI-powered image cropping application using TensorFlow.js computer vision models. Features automatic object detection, intelligent focal point analysis, and manual crop adjustments with optimized Vite deployment.
ComicRoom
Full-stack digital comic library with advanced reading capabilities. Built with Node.js/Express backend, MySQL database, EJS templating, and responsive Bootstrap UI for seamless comic management.
CorsNova
High-performance CORS proxy service for production environments. Handles complex cross-origin requests with streaming support, large payload management, and robust error handling.
PageGatherer
Chrome extension for efficient web content curation and organization. Features intelligent link/image detection, batch processing, and DOM manipulation using Chrome Extension APIs.
MapBound
Interactive geospatial application for location-based bounding box visualization. Integrates Leaflet maps, OpenStreetMap tiles, Nominatim geocoding, and Alpine.js reactive state management.
Torbox Purge
Automated Python utility for intelligent torrent management via Torbox API. Features smart detection of stalled torrents, configurable thresholds, comprehensive logging, and automated cleanup workflows.