Curriculum Vitae
Korab Zhuja
Last Update: July 2012
KorabZhuja
MSc, Computer Science
Application for:
PhD Application
July 2012
Personal Information
Mobile Phone: +377 (0) 44 609 167
( works only when I am in Kosovo )
Personal Email: *****@*****.***
Alternative Email: **********@*****.***
Web Site: www.zhuja.com
Permanent Address: BajramCurri No. 2, Gjakove, Kosovo
Nationality: Kosovar
Date of Birth: 02 February 1986
Place of Birth: Gjakove, Kosovo
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Single
Driving License: B
Profile
I am a postgraduated software engineer with more than ten years experience in software
industry. Able to work on own initiativ e
or as part of the team, and can deal with administrative duties competently. I am
confident that through my skills I can make a n
immediate contribution to your institution / organization.
Fields of Interests
management of information systems, organizational use of information systems, risks in
information systems, information policy
and planning, social networking, electronic governance, digital democracy, electronic
learning, knowledge management systems,
technology impact in education, ICT and development;
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Curriculum Vitae
Korab Zhuja
Education
Dates (from-to): October 2008
July 2012
Institution: South-East European University
SEEU ( www.seeu.edu.mk )
Major / Skills Covered: Computer Science: Software Development
- Software Project Management, Software Engineering;
- Research Methodologies, Artificial Intelligence;
- Advanced Programming, Advanced Data Structure and Algorithms;
- Web Development and Networking, Grid Computing;
Title of Qualification
: Master of Science in Computer Science
Dates (from-to): October 2004
September 2008
Institution: South-East European University
SEEU ( www.seeu.edu.mk )
Major / Skills Covered: Communication Science and Technology: Computer Science
- Software Project Management,Software Engineering, eCommerce;
- Advanced C++ OO Programming, Data Structures, Client/Server Programming;
- Web-based Database Systems, SQL Server Database Systems;
- Operating Systems, Computer Networking, Network Management;
- Computer Logic Design, Computer Architecture and Organization;
Title of Qualification: Baccalaureate Degree in Computer Science
Trainings
Dates (from-to): January 2011 July 2011
Institution: University of the Nations ( YWAM ),
Kona Campus DTS ( www.uofnkona.edu )
Title of Qualification: DTS Certificate
Dates (from-to): October 2004
March 2006
Institution: International School of Ministry ISOM
( www.isom.org )
Title of Qualification: Equivalent of Associate Degree
in Ministry
Dates (from-to): May
2004August 2004
Institution: Community Business Development Centre CBDC( www.cbdc-ks.org )
Title of Qualification: Business Certificate
Dates (from-to): 2001 2004
Institution: Information Development Initiative IDI ( www.idi-ks.org )
Major / Skills Covered: Courses:
- Java Programming Fundamentals Sun Certified Java Programmer
- IT Essentials 1 A+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate CCNA
Title of Qualification: Professional Certificate
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Professional Experience
Dates (from-to):
2000
PresentInstitution
: Freelance Projects
Titles / Responsibilities: ICT Management / ICT Developments:
2010
- Kastriot Nura - Visual Artist, ( CMS ), www.kastriotnura.com;
- North London Aikido, ( CMS ),www.northlondonaikido.org;
- Message in Motion Dance, ( CMS ), www.messageinmotiondance.com;
- STIKK ICT Society, ( CRM ), www.stikk-ks.org;
- Universum College, ( Intranet ), www.universum-ks.org;
- Centre for European Politics and Policy, ( CMS ), www.cepp-ks.org;
2009
- Ministry of Public Administration Reform Project, ( CMS ), www.fridomks.org;
- Prime Ministry Office, ( Intranet ), www.kryeministri-ks.com;
- Ministry of Local Governance, ( Intranet ), www.ks-gov.net/mapl;
- Qendra e Studimeve Universitare, FSK ( CMS ), www.fsk-ks.org/qsu;
- CHF International Kosovo, ( Head of IT ), www.chfkosovo.org;
2008
- ISP Telenet, ( Web & Intranet System), www.telenet.com.mk;
- Rroni Auto Market (Finance Software ) www.rroniautomarket.com;
- Adhurimi ( Blog Application ), www.adhurimi.com;
- Rubikoni ( CMS ), www.rubikoni.com;
- QefsereKrasniqi ( Web Site ), www.qefserekrasniqi.com;
- BDSH Political Party ( CMS ), www.bdsh.eu;
- Zanafilla ( Bible Study Web Application ), www.zanafilla.com;
- Fjala e Gjalle ( Web Design ), www.fjala.org;
2007 and Earlier
- ORA Political Party ( CMS & Online SMS ), www.ora-kosova.org;
- Information Development Initiative ( eLearning ), www.idi-ks.org;
- Assembly of Kosovo SUP AOK Project ( CMS ), www.ear-sup-aok.org;
- Kosova Steel ( eCommerce Application ), www.kosovasteel.com;
- Fullness Of Time ( CMS ), www.fullnessoftime.org;
- Rotary International Peja ( Web Design ), www.rotarypeja.org;
- Scan Color & JYSK ( eCommerce Web Application), www.scan-color.com;
- World Child Kosova ( CMS ), www.worldchild.com;
- Vita ( Web Design ), www.ngovita.org;
- etc.
Dates (from-to):
March 2007
Present
Institution: Radio Television of Kosovo RTK
( www.rtklive.com )
Department: Information Technology Department
Title / Responsibilities: Software Architect / Software Engineer
- transform user requirement to technical specifications;
- document software functionality;
- ensure software quality and ease of use;
- lead web development team;
- develop the overall structure of the software platform;
Dates (from-to
):
April 2010Dec 2010
Institution: Ministry of Economy and Finance MEF ( www.mfe-ks.org )
Department: Budget Department
Project: Public Investment Program PIP ( www.pip-ks.org )
Employer: EU funded project
Title / Responsibilities: Software Architect / Software Engineer
:
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- transform user requirement to technical specifications;
- document software functionality;
- ensure software quality and ease of use;
- lead web development team;
- develop the overall structure of the software platform;
Dates (from-to
): May 2009March 2010
Institution: Ministry of Economy and Finance MEF
( www.mfe-ks.org )
Department: Property Tax Department
Project: Property Tax System ProTax
Employer:
Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency SIDA
Swedish Tax Agency STA
Title / Responsibilities: System Analyst / Test Manager
:
- ensuring quality of the system;
- manage testing processes;
- manage change request process in the department;
Dates (from-to
): April 2006February 2007
Institution: Ministry of Economy and Finance MEF
( www.mfe-ks.org )
Department: Central Budget Department
Project: Public Investment Program
PIP
( www.pip-ks.org )
Employer: EU funded project
Title / Responsibilities: Software Developer
- transform user requirement to technical specifications;
- document software functionality;
- ensure software quality and ease of use;
- lead web development team;
- develop the overall structure of the software platform;
Teaching Experience
Dates (from-to):
June 2007
December 2007
Institution: Cisco Networking Academy CNA
( cisco.netacad.net )
Employer: Information Development Initiative IDI
(www.idi-ks.org )
Title / Responsibilities: Cisco Certified Academy Instructor:
Courses:
- Fundamental of Java Programming;
Professional Membership
-
AlbShkenca -National ScientificOrganization Technology Group
( www.albshkenca.com )
(2008
Present
)Major Skills
- Software Project Management:Initiation, planning and design, executing, monitoring and
controlling, closing;
- System Analyses: transforming business requirements into technical specifications;
- System Testing:developing test cases about functional, stress and performance,
integration, compatibility, etc.
- Technical Infrastructure: systems and workflow planning on IT desktop, web, mobile
and TV;
Technical Skills
- Operating Systems: Ms Windows, Linux, Mac;
- Office Apps:Ms Office, OpenOffice;
- DBMSs: Ms Access, MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server;
- Programming: Ms .NET Platform, Java, Pascal;
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Korab Zhuja
- WebDev: ISS, Apache, HTML, CSS, XML, JSON, JavaScript, Ajax, PHP;
- Design: Adobe Suite, Corel Suite;
- Networking: TCP/IP, LAN & WAN technologies, routing and switching, Cisco IOS;
Academic Works &Publications
- Journal Papers
- Developing Software with Scrum Methodology, KorabZhuja, PCWorld Albania, April 2010;
- Overview of eGovernment: Case of Kosovo, KorabZhuja, PCWorld Albania, March 2010;
- School Papers - Neural networks as a statistical tool, KorabZhuja, 2010;
- Introduction to P2P Grid Computing, KorabZhuja, 2009;
- Testing HCI mobile game application, KorabZhuja, 2009;
- eCommerce Application based on open source technology, KorabZhuja, 2008;
- Detailed review of the OSI application layer protocols, KorabZhuja, 2008;
Languages
English: Fluently
Albanian: Mother Language
Professional References
Bernard Nikaj: Position: Software Architect
Institution: Ministry of Economy and Finance
Email: *******.*****@*****.***
Arber I
. Ibrahimi: Position: Head of InformationTechnology Department
Institution: Radio Television of Kosovo
Email: *************@*******.***
Gemb Shehu: Position:
Chief Executive Officer
Institution: Cisco Networking Academy in Kosovo
Email: *********@*****.***
Mark Culaj: Position:
General Director,
Institution: KosovaSteel Production Factory
Email: *********@*****.***
Academic References
Zamir Dika Position: Rector of the University Institution: South East Europe University
Email:*.****@****.***.**
Bekim Fetahi Position: Dean of Computer Science Faculty Institution: South East Europe
University Email:*.******@****.***.**
Arianit Kurti
Position: Professor in Computer Science Department
Institution: South East Europe University
Email: *.*****@****.***.**
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