Hi, I`m
Valon Zekaj
Software Engineer
About me
Name: Valon Zekaj
Date of Birth: 15.03.1988
Languages: Albanian, English, Serbian, Turkish
Profession: Software Engineer, Web Developer, Communication Specialist, Social Media Specialist, Technical Engineer, Freelancer, IT Expert.
- C
- C++
- JAVA
- JavaScript
- Joomla
- Drupal
- WordPress
- HTML, XHTML, XML
- CSS, AJAX
- PHP
- PERL
- LINGO
Industry Experience Skills
Education
Secondary Education
School name: LONDON ACADEMY
Address: Green Lane – Edgware – HA8 8BT
Studied: GCSE Art & Design; GCSE Business Communication; GCSE ICT (DOUBLE AWARD); GCSE Maths; GCSE Science; GCSE Humanities; GCSE English Literature; GCSE English; GCSE Double Science; GCSE Resistant Materials;
College Education
School name: BARNET COLLEGE
Address: Wood Street – Barnet – EN5 4AZ
Studied: AVCE ICT (DOUBLE AWARD) Advanced Vocational Information and Communication Technology
Presenting Information; ICT Serving Organisations; Spreadsheet Design; System Installation and Configuration; System Analysis; Database and Website Design and Management; Communications and Networks; Multimedia; Numerical Modelling and Simulations;
University Education
School name: UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER
Cavendish School of Information
Studied: BSC (HONS) COMPUTING – UG SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
Database Systems; Introduction to Information Modelling; Computer Organisation; Programming Methodology; System Software; Discrete Mathematics; Internet Programming; Software Development Principles; Multimedia Development Tools; Database Management Systems; Computer Graphics; Network Application Development; Event Driven Programming; Object Oriented Programming; Object Oriented Design; Internet Application Programming; Software Engineering;
Work Experience
April 2022 - Currently Engaged
Company
USAID Justice Activity
usaid.gov/kosovo
Position
Communications Specialist
Public Outreach
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and organize project outreach activities
- Assist objective teams, in cooperation with the MEL Specialist to identify and use existingoperational information in communication to facilitate the development of improved partner management practices, develop common platforms for dialogue based on objectiveinformation, link information across activities and outcomes, and support specific information initiatives.
- Produce project outreach materials, including brochures, leaflets and other public communications materials for various project events.
- In collaboration with project leadership, technical team members, and the Home Office, prepare high-quality project reports and deliverables, including quarterly progress reports, annual reports, and annual project Work Plan
- Establish and maintain professional relations with communications departments of other international donors and rule of law projects.
August 2020 - April 2022
Company
RIT Kosovo
rit.edu/kosovo
Position
Webmaster & Social Media
Developer, Content Creator, Graphic Designer.
Responsibilities:
- Ensuring RIT Kosovo (A.U.K) websites and other digital presences are functional, user-friendly, visually pleasing, and up to date;
- Re-developed the old Joomla based website of RITK into the new Drupal based current website, while also delivering dynamic pages application forms, news media and further expansion to better outreach the public and community.
- Building and executing website and social media strategy through competitive research, platform determination, benchmarking, messaging and audience identification;
- Fulfill all webmaster roles, from design and development to implementation, management and maintenance of RIT Kosovo (A.U.K) website; ensured RITK web presence engages participants, alumni, donors, partners, and other allies;
- Oversee development and communication of social media strategies and content to further the RIT Kosovo (A.U.K) mission and strategic objectives;
- Ensured a consistent voice, brand and engagement across all RIT Kosovo (A.U.K) social media channels; Generate, edit, publish and share daily content (original text, images, video or HTML) that builds meaningful connections and encourages community members to take action;
- Continuously improve by capturing and analyzing the appropriate social data/metrics, insights and best practices and then acting on the information;
- Collaborate with other departments to manage reputation, identify key players and coordinate actions;
- Stay abreast of current events and trending topics and act quickly to leverage and provide appropriate commentary when relevant and necessary via social media and blogging channels
- Conceptualize visuals based on requirements of various RITK departments
January 2021 - February 2021
Company
Metal VM
www.metalvm.net
Position
Webmaster & Social Media
Developer, Content Creator, Graphic Designer.
Responsibilities:
- Ensuring Metal VM website and other digital presences are functional, user-friendly, visually pleasing, and up to date;
- Developed the company website & content in close partnership with company staff.
- Building and executing website and social media strategy through competitive research, platform determination, benchmarking, messaging and audience identification;
March 2020 – August 2020
Company
KANNA UK
www.kannauk.com
Position
Web Administrator
Editor & SEO Specialist
Responsibilities:
- Edited and added over 100 new products to the existing WordPress website.
- Daily update of products to the e-shop and apply sale prices to selected items.
- Weekly research and add search engine optimization keywords for google ranks and better outreach.
- Product photography and graphic design.
July 2018 – February 2020
Company
LEGA
USAID`S LOCAL EFFECTIVE GOVERNANCE ACTIVITY
Position
Communciation Specialist
Team Leader in coordinating day-to-day implementation of communication activities at the regional, district and community level in Kosovo.
Responsibilities:
- Developed and documented the Communications and Outreach strategy for the Project.
- Coordinated project communications with local stakeholders and the dissemination of outreach materials;
Supported the design, coordination, and supervision of communications campaigns, including proposed visibility strategy activities and consulting on media-related activities. - Supported a productive citizen engagement by mobilizing and informing citizens.
- Supported the operationalization of Local Youth Action Councils and Informal Women Groups around Kosovo Municipalities this included regular field visits and coaching and mentoring sessions.
- Supported municipalities’ and their communications initiatives.
- Reached out all relevant stakeholders via invites, newsletters, releases and other announcements.
- Organized and managed the process of building strategic target audience lists.
June 2018 - August 2018
Company
KLSC
European Union Funded Kosovo Legal Services Company
Position
IT Expert
Consultant – Data population of the NCCR software, develop a monitoring tool to supervise the digitalization process conducted by the legal clerks – increase efficiency and transparency.
Responsibilities:
- Development of an online monitoring tool through which all legal clerks can report on their accomplishment results.
- Supervise the digitalization process and performance of the database at the courts’ level on a regular basis.
- Provide IT support to the legal clerks deployed in courts.
- Regularly produce reports on findings and provide analysis and recommendations to the NCCR project.
- Support the project with the visibility, outreach and communication of results.
March 2012 - September 2017
Company
Sum International Consulting
Private Equity Investment Company in Renewable Energies. 8 Heathgate Place, Hampstead, London, NW3 2NU
Position
IT Manager
Assuring the Company, has the latest technology and providing the adequate network solutions, support and maintenance.
Responsibilities:
- Advisor to the CEO of the Company;
- Advisor to the Management of the Company on IT Solutions and Maintenance Strategies;
- Support in implementing strategies to increase visibility;
- Support the coordination and implementation of the communications strategies;
- Website Design and Management;
- Support on operational and maintenance of the mechanical control of computers and technical equipment;
- Support of computer maintenance; including hardware, sensors, and cabling systems;
- Support in developing and implementing the Company’s IT Solutions and Maintenance Strategies;
- Built a networking structure within the Company at start-up;
- Decision making in purchasing all equipment and services for the office to run efficiently;
- Safe encrypted daily backups & cloud-based solution backups for highly sensitive information;
- Responsible for ensuring the quality control check of the services offered;
Portfolio
Clients & Testimonials
