GENT BAJKO

SKILLS

EMPLOYMENT

Senior Fullstack Engineer

May 2024 - Present

Division5, Tirana

• Worked as a part of the Rausgegangen.de team.
• Delivered and tested new features such as an admin panel, event management panel, etc. in the backend using Python and Django
• New UI features and improvements using React.js, HTMX and Django Templates
• Fixed long standing bugs
• Suggested and implemented improvements for better code readability and better project structuring.

Senior Backend Engineer

Mar 2023 - May 2024

Cordoor, Tirana

SignalXChange.app - Stock Exchange Platform

• Contributing to the development of SignalXChange, an advanced stock exchange and wallet management platform
• Designing and implementing robust backend infrastructure using Typescript and Nest.js
• Integrating Apache Kafka for real-time data streaming and processing
• Optimizing MongoDB queries for data speed and integrity
• Enhancing performance with Redis, improving user session management and autocomplete
• Implementing advanced features like Paper, Options and Futures trading

Backend Engineer

Sep 2022 - Jun 2023

Honest Solutions, Tirana

Enerlogico - Energy Trading Platform Development & Maintenance

• Spearheaded the development of a comprehensive energy trading platform using Python, Spark, and PostgreSQL
• Architected robust data pipelines with Databricks for processing and analyzing large data volumes
• Optimized data models and database queries, significantly improving platform performance and efficiency
• Managed and maintained production databases, ensuring high availability and reliability

Backend Engineer

Feb 2022 - Sep 2022

Ritech International AG, Tirana

Comfy (Siemens Subsidiary) - Building Control Applications

• Collaborated with a suite of 5 distinct microservices, leveraging technologies such as Python, Django, Twisted, AIOHTTP, AWS, Docker, Redis, and the OPC Protocol
• Engaged in intricate database tasks, employing both SQL (utilizing PostgreSQL) and NoSQL methodologies (with CassandraDB)
• Identified areas of improvement in the existing Django 1.1 codebase, enhancing its readability and systematically upgrading it to Django 3.3

Backend Engineer

Apr 2020 - Feb 2022

Motomtech, Tirana

Naxxa - Real Estate Platform

Objective: A platform designed to expedite the connection process among land developers, builders, and other related entities.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Client Communication: Managed all interactions between the client and the development team.
• Data Gathering: Developed a customizable web scraper using Python and Selenium to accumulate essential real estate data.
• Data Processing: Processed and cleaned millions of data points leveraging Python, pandas, and PostgreSQL.
• Query Building: Constructed intricate queries to match users with professionals based on survey responses and frontend filters.
• Data Synchronization: Authored scripts to ensure consistent data between our database and Hubspot’s CRM, enabling real-time updates.

Wedax - Universal Web and API Scraper

Objective: A versatile scraper capable of processing any website, equipped with regex customization, captcha bypass solutions, and more. Leveraged Nest.js, Apache Kafka, and ReactJS, hosted on AKS.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Conceptualization: Pitched the software concept by outlining its functionalities and monetization potential as a SaaS product.
• Leadership & Management: Operated in multiple capacities including Project Manager, Product Owner, and Backend Engineer while leading a team of three developers.
• Development: Crafted a universal web scraping library using Puppeteer and integrated an anti-captcha tool for bypassing captchas.
• System Design: Collaborated in designing and implementing Apache Kafka to connect all microservices as the primary consumer/producer.

Workflow Management Tool

Objective: Enhanced workflow accessibility and control for employees through a dedicated tool developed using Python and the AIOHTTP framework.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Contributed to the backend development of the tool by understanding requirements, writing code segments, and integrating various functionalities.
• Assisted in streamlining workflow processes, ensuring enhanced accessibility and control for employees.

Algo - Online Ad Profitability Predictor

Objective: A tool designed to predict the profitability of online advertisements, offering businesses actionable insights on ad campaign performance.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Contributed to the development of the predictor by utilizing pandas for data processing and preparation.
• Assisted in creating classifiers using XGBoost, ADASYN, and OneVsRest to assess ad profitability.
• Developed a K-Means machine learning model to support predictive capabilities.
• Supported data visualization efforts using matplotlib and seaborn to effectively communicate insights.
• Assisted in designing and building a Flask-based API to deliver processed data and insights.
• Collaborated with the team to provide valuable insights on ad campaign profitability, gaining foundational experience in data science and machine learning.

LANGUAGES

• Albanian
• English
• Italian
• Spanish
• Japanese
• German

HOBBIES

• Video Games
• Music
• Cinema