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Eduard Lleshi
Verified Expert in Engineering
Software Developer
Tirana, Tirana County, Albania
Toptal member since March 8, 2016
Bio
Eduard has over nine years of experience in web development. His expertise is in PHP. He's also familiar with frameworks and platforms such as Laravel, WordPress, and Magento. Eduard loves developing web apps with the industry's best and trending technologies.
Portfolio
Freelance
PHP, Ajax, Amazon Web Services (AWS), APIs, Docker, Git, JavaScript, Laravel...
NGSENS
Bootstrap 3, MySQL, Ajax, Laravel, Git, PHP, Docker, Redis...
Manoolia
Memcached, Redis, Magento, Node.js, WordPress, Laravel, MySQL, PHP, Git, jQuery...
Experience
- Laravel - 9 years
- PHP - 9 years
- MySQL - 9 years
- WordPress - 9 years
- jQuery - 8 years
- Git - 8 years
- Docker - 4 years
- React - 2 years
Work Experience
Senior Web Developer
2016 - PRESENT
Freelance
- Designed and developed websites and projects using Laravel, showcasing proficiency in the framework's features and capabilities. Implemented scalable and efficient solutions, ensuring optimal performance, robust functionality, and a seamless UX.
- Implemented optimized database queries and utilized Laravel's efficient big data handling to achieve high-performance data processing, ensuring swift and reliable outcomes for large-scale projects.
- Docker containerization on Amazon ECS (Elastic Container Service) within the AWS to optimize application deployment, enhance scalability, and streamline resource utilization.
- Implemented a streamlined CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment) pipeline to automate and accelerate the software development lifecycle.
Technologies: PHP, Ajax, Amazon Web Services (AWS), APIs, Docker, Git, JavaScript, Laravel, React
Laravel/PHP Developer
2016 - 2016
NGSENS
- Created multi-language support with easy switching capabilities.
- Dynamically added roles and permissions to the users for different projects and companies.
- Checked AJAX code that enabled a user to be able to manage a page and lock it from other users so that the only person who can only see the updates in real-time is the lock user.
Technologies: Bootstrap 3, MySQL, Ajax, Laravel, Git, PHP, Docker, Redis, Amazon Web Services (AWS), React, WordPress Plugins
Web Developer
2014 - 2016
Manoolia
- Developed tailor-made WordPress plugins to enhance website functionality and meet specific client needs.
- Designed and developed high-performance Magento eCommerce websites, optimizing them to handle high traffic for seamless user experiences efficiently.
- Integrated Magento eCommerce platforms with third-party ERPs, enhancing data synchronization and operational efficiency for streamlined business processes.
- Created Node.js RESTful APIs for smooth communication and data exchange between applications.
- Unified various SEO endpoints into a WordPress dashboard for a consolidated and user-friendly experience.
Technologies: Memcached, Redis, Magento, Node.js, WordPress, Laravel, MySQL, PHP, Git, jQuery, Docker, WordPress Plugins
Web Developer
2012 - 2014
DM Consulting Services
- Involved in the development of the biggest job portal in Albania, based in Laravel and Foundation.
- Developed different Magento modules based on client requests.
- Engineered various WordPress plugins with third-party integrations.
- Developed web applications with new technologies, an MVC approach, and unit testing.
- Managed deployment of applications and performed constant maintenance on the servers.
Technologies: JavaScript, WordPress, Laravel, MySQL, PHP, Git, jQuery, Redis, WordPress Plugins
Network Administrator
2010 - 2012
Net Leader
- Administered and maintained Windows servers effectively.
- Managed and oversaw the configuration of network systems.
- Configured the Linux servers, the IDS, the IPS, and the web proxy.
- Created user-friendly intranet web applications to improve internal communication and streamline organizational processes.
Technologies: CentOS, PHP
Project History
Duapune | Biggest Job Portal in Albania
Tasks Accomplished:
• Completely reworked old PHP code.
• Migrated the code to an MVC approach with Laravel.
• Implemented social media integrations and a REST API.
• Made PDF generations.
• Created live statistical reports.
• Completely reworked old PHP code.
• Migrated the code to an MVC approach with Laravel.
• Implemented social media integrations and a REST API.
• Made PDF generations.
• Created live statistical reports.
Radiolytics | Analytics for Radio Stations
Tasks Accomplished:
• Developed a radio-analytics web application capable of extracting data from users' radios and generating comprehensive graphs and analytics based on various parameters such as songs, time zones, and duration.
• Implemented the application using REST architecture, facilitating easy integration for future mobile versions per the client's requirements.
• Developed a radio-analytics web application capable of extracting data from users' radios and generating comprehensive graphs and analytics based on various parameters such as songs, time zones, and duration.
• Implemented the application using REST architecture, facilitating easy integration for future mobile versions per the client's requirements.
WordPress Audio Courses
Tasks Accomplished:
• Developed a custom WordPress plugin to transform the site into a series of paid audio courses.
• Used WooCommerce with different customizations like making courses dependent on each other, including audio samples in the order email, custom billing system, and more.
The course was restricted to only customers who bought it specifically. Lessons were of different types, like an on-site player, over the mail, or hard copy. The lesson player was customized to include notes, comments, and student ratings.
• Developed a custom WordPress plugin to transform the site into a series of paid audio courses.
• Used WooCommerce with different customizations like making courses dependent on each other, including audio samples in the order email, custom billing system, and more.
The course was restricted to only customers who bought it specifically. Lessons were of different types, like an on-site player, over the mail, or hard copy. The lesson player was customized to include notes, comments, and student ratings.
Video Streaming Service
Tasks Accomplished:
• Designed and developed a user-friendly web application to effortlessly manage video uploads and provide smooth streaming capabilities, ensuring a seamless and engaging user experience.
• Designed and developed a user-friendly web application to effortlessly manage video uploads and provide smooth streaming capabilities, ensuring a seamless and engaging user experience.
RESTful API for a Mobile Application
Tasks Accomplished:
• Developed a robust RESTful API using Laravel and JWT for a web application.
• Successfully integrated various endpoints within the web app, including messaging system, payment, profiles, uploads, and more.
• Developed a robust RESTful API using Laravel and JWT for a web application.
• Successfully integrated various endpoints within the web app, including messaging system, payment, profiles, uploads, and more.
Education
2012 - 2016
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
University of New York, Tirana - Tirana, Albania
Skills
Libraries/APIs
jQuery, React, Node.js, jQuery UI
Tools
Git, PhpStorm
Languages
PHP, JavaScript
Frameworks
Laravel, JSON Web Tokens (JWT), Bootstrap 3
Platforms
Docker, WordPress, MacOS, Linux, Amazon Web Services (AWS), CentOS, Magento
Storage
Redis, MySQL, Memcached
Other
Ajax, APIs, WordPress Plugins
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