"From border security to courtroom justice, technology became my tool for building a more secure and fair society."

For over a decade, I've been honored to serve as a technology architect for the International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program (ICITAP), an agency of the US Department of Justice. This journey began with a single mission: to modernize Albania's law enforcement infrastructure and has evolved into a comprehensive digital transformation of the country's justice system. Leading the complete redesign of Albania's Border Management System (TIMS) was like conducting a symphony of interconnected systems - immigration databases, security protocols, international data exchanges, and real-time monitoring systems all had to work in perfect harmony. The system now processes thousands of border crossings daily, enhancing national security while facilitating legitimate travel. My current role involves spearheading the development of a sophisticated Case Management System for SPAK (Special Prosecution Office Against Corruption and Organized Crime). This isn't just software development; it's nation-building through technology. Working directly with 300+ prosecutors, investigators, and legal professionals, I'm architecting a digital ecosystem that will serve justice for generations. The system handles everything from case intake and evidence management to court scheduling and inter-agency collaboration. What makes this work particularly meaningful is the full-circle nature of my career - bringing cutting-edge American technology standards back to my homeland, ensuring that Albanian citizens have access to the same level of digital justice infrastructure found in the world's most advanced democracies.

"In the world of enterprise banking software, I learned that true craftsmanship lies in making powerful platforms dance to each client's unique rhythm."

Diving deep into Oracle Banking Digital Experience (OBDX) as a product customization specialist was like becoming a digital banking architect with an enterprise-grade toolkit. Unlike building solutions from scratch, this role required mastering Oracle's sophisticated banking platform and then sculpting it to meet each client's unique requirements. I spent countless hours in Oracle's extensive configuration frameworks, customizing everything from user interface components to complex business rule engines. The beauty of OBDX lies in its extensibility - every bank has different workflows, compliance requirements, and customer journeys, and my job was to mold this powerful platform to fit like a perfectly tailored suit. I developed custom Angular components that seamlessly integrated with OBDX's existing UI framework, created bespoke Java services that extended the platform's core banking functionalities, and designed intricate data transformation layers using Apache Camel to connect with legacy systems that some banks had been running for decades. One of my most challenging projects involved customizing OBDX for a Mediterranean bank that needed to support Islamic banking principles alongside conventional banking - this required deep customization of the interest calculation engines, transaction validation rules, and reporting modules. The platform's plugin architecture allowed me to inject custom business logic without touching the core Oracle code, ensuring upgradability while delivering bank-specific functionality. I became intimately familiar with OBDX's configuration management system, developing custom deployment scripts and environment-specific configurations that could seamlessly promote changes from development through production across multiple European banking environments.

"Across continents and time zones, I learned that healthcare technology is about connecting hearts and minds, not just systems and data."

Leading a remote development team for the US healthcare market through Ritech International was like conducting a digital orchestra across time zones and cultures. As the technical architect for Digital Pharmacist (now Lumistry), we weren't just building another platform - we were reimagining how people interact with healthcare technology. The challenge of leading remotely meant mastering the art of asynchronous leadership, where clear communication became more critical than physical presence. Working from Albania while serving US clients required building robust systems that could operate flawlessly across different time zones and cultural contexts. I architected a cloud-native solution using Google Cloud Platform as our backbone, implementing Apigee for sophisticated API management to handle complex integrations with pharmacy management systems, insurance providers, and patient communication platforms. AWS Cognito provided our authentication layer, ensuring HIPAA-compliant user management across thousands of pharmacy locations. The platform, built with Node.js and React.js, featured real-time patient engagement tools, automated prescription reminder systems, and digital marketing campaigns that helped independent pharmacies compete against large chains. One of my proudest achievements was implementing a comprehensive analytics dashboard that gave pharmacy owners insights into patient behavior, medication adherence patterns, and marketing campaign effectiveness - all while maintaining strict HIPAA compliance. The Node.js backend handled millions of patient interactions monthly, while our React.js frontend provided an intuitive interface that even non-technical pharmacy staff could use effectively. Managing this project remotely taught me that great software transcends geographical boundaries, but building it requires exceptional communication, documentation, and a deep understanding of the healthcare domain you're serving.

"In the realm of digital marketing, I discovered that clean code and clear thinking are the foundation of platforms that can adapt and thrive in Meta's dynamic ecosystem."

My second remote experience with Ritech took me into the fascinating world of Meta's developer ecosystem, where I built sophisticated digital marketing services that bridged the gap between businesses and Meta's advertising platform. This wasn't just about API integration - it was about understanding the intricate dance between data, algorithms, and human behavior that drives modern digital marketing. Working 100% remotely, I developed a comprehensive Java-based platform that served as a middleware between digital marketers and Meta's complex advertising infrastructure. The platform was built with clean code principles at its core, following SOLID design patterns and implementing robust architecture that could scale with the ever-changing demands of social media marketing. I spent countless hours diving deep into Meta's developer documentation, understanding the nuances of their Graph API, Conversions API, and Marketing API. The challenge was creating an abstraction layer that simplified these complex interactions while maintaining the full power and flexibility that professional marketers needed. The Java platform featured automated campaign management, real-time performance analytics, audience segmentation tools, and sophisticated A/B testing capabilities. One of the most rewarding aspects was implementing intelligent budget optimization algorithms that could automatically adjust ad spend based on performance metrics, helping small businesses compete more effectively in the digital advertising space. The clean code architecture I implemented made the platform highly maintainable and extensible, allowing our team to rapidly deploy new features as Meta introduced updates to their platform. This experience taught me that in the fast-paced world of digital marketing technology, clean, well-structured code isn't just a best practice - it's a competitive advantage that enables rapid adaptation to an ever-evolving landscape.

"Every line of code taught me that technology is only as good as the business processes it serves, and integration is the art of making different systems speak the same language."

The foundation years were about understanding how businesses really work, but more importantly, how different business systems need to communicate with each other. From inventory management to financial reporting, I spent a decade building ERP solutions that didn't just serve individual departments - they created seamless digital ecosystems across entire organizations. My deep dive into Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) opened my eyes to the power of integrated enterprise applications. I became proficient in implementing and customizing various Oracle EBS modules including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and Inventory Management (INV). The beauty of Oracle EBS lay in its comprehensive business process coverage and the ability to customize workflows, forms, and reports to meet specific business requirements.