About Me
Jurgest Balla
My journey started in finance — studying economics and working in banking — before I discovered that software was where I could create the most impact. That pivot changed everything.
Over the past 7+ years I've shipped production software across every layer of the stack: from pixel-perfect React frontends to cloud-native NestJS backends on AWS, Azure, and GCP, from React Native apps on both app stores to AI-powered features — LLM agents with tool use, MCP servers, and RAG pipelines built on Claude and OpenAI.
I care deeply about code quality, system design, and the user experience. I believe the best software feels inevitable — simple, fast, and exactly what you needed.
Languages
🇦🇱
Albanian
Native
🇬🇧
English
C1-C2 · Fluent
🇮🇹
Italian
B2 · Advanced
🇩🇪
German
A1–A2 · Learning
Career Timeline
Software Developer
Flutter International
2023 – PresentRemote
Building high-performance web and mobile applications for a global sports betting platform with React, React Native, NestJS, and TypeScript. Working across AWS, Azure, and GCP, and integrating AI/LLM features (Claude, OpenAI) into internal tooling and products.
ReactReact NativeNestJSTypeScriptAWSAzureGCPAI / LLMs
Current
Application Developer
Honest Solution
2022 – 2023Tirana, Albania
Developed full-stack web and mobile applications for various clients, leading frontend architecture, mobile deployments, and third-party integrations (payments, auth, messaging).
ReactNode.jsMongoDBReact NativeIntegrations
Logistics Officer & IT Support
Swisscontact
2021Tirana, Albania
Managed IT infrastructure and logistics systems for a Swiss development organization's Albanian office.
IT InfrastructureLogistics Systems
PLM Consultant
First Solution
2021Milan, Italy
PLM consulting engagement in Milan, helping enterprise clients optimize their product lifecycle management workflows.
PLM SystemsServiceNowConsulting
Application Developer
Inovacion (SNET / Fastech)
2019 – 2022Tirana, Albania
Core developer building internal enterprise applications, public-facing portals, and mobile apps for telco and ISP clients.
ReactReact NativeNode.jsPostgreSQL
Master's in Information Systems
University of Tirana
2017 – 2019Tirana, Albania
Focused on information systems, enterprise software architecture, and the intersection of economics and technology.
Information SystemsEconomicsResearch
Accounting & Business Relations
Self-employed
2016 – 2021Tirana, Albania
Managed accounting and business development operations while simultaneously studying computer science.
FinanceBusiness Development
Bachelor's in Informatics & Economy
University of Tirana
2014 – 2017Tirana, Albania
Foundation in computer science, software engineering principles, and economic theory.
Computer ScienceEconomics
Credit Officer Intern
ProCredit Bank
2014Tirana, Albania
Gained foundational finance experience in credit assessment and customer relationship management.
FinanceBankingCredit Analysis
Education
2017 – 2019
Master's in Information Systems in Economics
University of Tirana
Tirana, Albania
2014 – 2017
Bachelor's in Informatics and Economy
University of Tirana
Tirana, Albania
2018
Fiscal Expert EF611
Institute of Certified Tax Experts
Albania
Certifications
Software Developer — LinkedIn LearningFront-End Developer — LinkedIn LearningAgile Development — LinkedIn LearningReact & React Native — LinkedIn Learning