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7+ years building products across the stack — from pixel-perfect frontends to scalable APIs. Currently leading engineering at DCoding Labs in Chicago.

Lead Software Engineer
DCoding Labs
Feb 2024 – Present
Chicago, IL
  • Spearhead full-stack development using React.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Node.js and Express.js.
  • Lead agile transformation efforts — sprint planning, code reviews, and process improvements.
  • Architect and implement responsive, user-centric interfaces across multiple devices.
  • Optimise backend APIs and PostgreSQL database performance for scalable solutions.
Node.jsTypeScriptPostgreSQLReact.jsGoogle BigQueryReduxTailwindCSS
Lead Frontend Engineer
Gjirafa Inc.
Oct 2021 – Feb 2024
Prishtina, Kosovo
  • Directed a team to modernise UI/UX across Gjirafa50, GjirafaMall, FleaMarket, and CMP.
  • Implemented custom drag-and-drop image uploaders and responsive admin panels.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams and external partners to enhance platform reliability.
React.jsTypeScriptExpress.jsReduxContext API
Frontend Engineer
NDB Inc.
Jun 2020 – Oct 2021
San Francisco, CA
  • Mentored a team developing cutting-edge websites with modern frameworks and technologies.
  • Implemented efficient form validation and optimised performance for enterprise projects.
Node.jsReactMongoDBSocket.ioExpressGatsby.js
Frontend Engineer
Kutia
Jan 2018 – Jan 2020
Prishtina, Kosovo
  • Developed responsive web templates and dynamic layouts using SCSS and custom animations.
  • Contributed to an internal styling system that streamlined the design process.
JavaScriptHTML/CSSReact.jsSCSSjQueryBootstrap
// capabilities
Skills
Frontend Dev
React.js · Angular · TailwindCSS
State Management
Redux · Context API · CI/CD
Backend Dev
Node.js · Express · NestJS
AI / ML
OpenAI · DeepSeek · Supabase
Databases
MongoDB · Firebase · PostgreSQL
API Design
REST · GraphQL · WebSockets
Problem Solving
Algorithms · Data Structures
Continuous Learning
Always exploring new tech
// education
BSc Computer Science
University of Prishtina
2014 – 2018 · Prishtina, Kosovo
Open to opportunities
Looking for full-time roles and freelance projects.
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