Senior Software Engineer (Python/Ruby, AWS)

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Skills

Terraform

Shell Scripting

GraphQL

Kubernetes

SpringBoot

Java

Linux

Docker

Python

Ruby

Django

Django Rest Framework (DRF)

Flask

Fast Api

AWS

PostgreSQL

Ruby on Rails

Django Tenant Schemas

Django Summernote

Redis

Celery

Celery Beat

Pandas

NumPy

Matplotlib

Jupyter Notebook

ReactJS

Elasticsearch

MySQL

Amazon EC2

JQuery

Html Css

Bootstrap

Slim

Haml

Facebook API

Sonila Mato

Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer with 7 years of comprehensive experience in software development and mentoring, specialising in Python and Ruby. Proficient in developing robust applications using frameworks such as Django and Ruby on Rails, while also adept in containerisation with Docker and cloud services like AWS. A proven track record in leading training sessions, enhancing the skills of aspiring programmers, and fostering a collaborative learning environment. Committed to delivering high-quality code and innovative solutions that drive organisational success. Work experience

Senior Software Engineer

160 Driving Acadmey, Tirana

January 2022

Current

• Optimized database query performance and indexing strategies, reducing system latency by over 30% and improving application responsiveness.

• Streamlined CI/CD deployment pipelines using Jenkins, Travis CI, and GitHub Actions, enabling faster and more reliable releases through agile development practices.

• Orchestrated the migration of legacy microservices to a modern cloud-native platform architecture, improving scalability, maintainability, and deployment efficiency.

• Developed and maintained backend services using Java and Spring Boot, building RESTful APIs, implementing business logic, and integrating with distributed systems.

• Built lightweight microservices and automation tools using Python and Flask for internal workflows and service integrations.

• Designed and optimized relational database schemas and queries in PostgreSQL, ensuring high availability and efficient data processing.

• Worked extensively with Amazon Web Services services for cloud infrastructure, deployment automation, monitoring, and scalable application hosting.

• Collaborated in Agile/Scrum environments, participating in sprint planning, code reviews, troubleshooting production issues, and continuous performance improvements.

Software Engineer

Ritech Group of Companies, Tirana

April 2021

January 2022

• Developed scalable microservices from scratch using Java, Python, and Ruby, while contributing to enterprise-level healthcare industry projects focused on reliability, security, and performance.

• Conducted code reviews and mentored junior developers on backend development best practices across Java, Python, and Ruby ecosystems, ensuring maintainable code, clean architecture, and high engineering standards.

Freelancer

Google Charts

C#

SQL Server

Splunk Enterprise

Certifications

MTA: Introduction to Programming

using Python

Upwork, Tirana January 2019

January 2024

• Worked on diverse projects, specializing in:

• Ruby & Ruby on Rails: Building scalable and maintainable web applications

• Python & Django: Developing robust backend solutions, including expertise in Django Tenant Schemas and Django Summernote

• Java & Spring Boot: Developing enterprise-grade microservices and RESTful APIs, implementing scalable backend architectures, integrating third-party services, and building secure, high-performance cloud-ready applications

• PostgreSQL: Designing and optimizing databases for performance and reliability

• Redis: Leveraging caching and data storage for improved application speed and efficiency

Python Trainer

Software Development Academy, Tirana

October 2021

December 2023

• Mentored diverse groups of individuals learning Python programming from scratch.

• Designed and delivered structured training programs, tailored to different learning paces and experience levels.

• Provided hands-on guidance, helped troubleshoot issues, and fostered a collaborative environment to accelerate learners' growth. Software Developer

CardoAI, Tirana

April 2020

April 2021

• Contributed to a financial industry project, where I generated various reports, synchronized data from multiple sources, and developed complex calculations using PostgreSQL functions and stored procedures. Ruby on Rails Developer

Landmark Technologies, Tirana

September 2018

April 2020

• API Recommender System: Designed and implemented an API-driven recommender system tailored to users' interests.

• Integrated real-time tracking of user engagement

• Leveraged Elasticsearch for advanced search capabilities and personalized recommendations

• Deployed on Amazon EC2 for scalable and efficient performance Python Teacher Assistant

Tirana Center of Technology, Tirana

September 2018

December 2018

• Assisting basically in teaching python programming language.

• Explaining OOP and practicing with examples

• Helping and explaining how to write clean and optimal code

• Solving and explaining execution errors while coding with students

• Assisting in teaching base knowledge of python data structures

• Instructor in Django Framework

Software Developer

Fine Tuning, Tirana

July 2018

September 2018

• Developed web applications in Ruby

• Ruby on Rails MySQL, Postgresql, JQuery, Html Css, Bootstrap

• Slim and Haml templates generator for Rails 3, 4 and 5 Software Developer

Pragmatic Analytics, Tirana

April 2017

June 2018

• Web-Based Software for Facebook Marketing Campaigns: Developed a web application designed to analyze Facebook marketing campaigns.

• Integrated the Facebook API to gather marketing campaign data

• Analyzed campaign data using Python, Pandas, and NumPy for advanced data processing

• Visualized key insights with interactive Google Charts to help users track campaign performance

Software Developer

Pragmatic Analytics, Tirana

January 2017

March 2017

• Did an internship, by developing applications in C#, SQL Server, Splunk Enterprise

IT Specialist

Multiservis Center Sh.p.k, Tirana

September 2016

December 2016

• Customer Service for different IT services, like help desc etc. Education

Master of Science in Computer Science

Faculty of Natural Sciences, Tirana

October 2016

October 2018

Bachelor Degree, Computer Science

Faculty of Natural Sciences, Tirana

October 2013

October 2016

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