Resume
A snapshot of David Veliu's experience delivering full stack products, leading teams, and shipping resilient cloud-native platforms.

Senior Full Stack Engineer and Technical Team Lead with 10+ years of experience delivering scalable web, mobile, and cloud-based applications from architecture to production. Proven expertise in full-stack product development, engineering leadership, technical analysis, system design, and cross-functional product delivery.

Highly experienced with modern frontend and backend technologies including React, React Native, Next.js, Node.js, NestJS, Java, Spring Boot, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform. Skilled in building enterprise-grade architectures, scalable APIs, microservices, reusable UI systems, cross-platform mobile applications, and automated deployment pipelines.

Strong background in leading engineering teams, conducting feature feasibility studies, transforming product requirements into technical execution plans, performing code reviews, mentoring developers, and ensuring software quality, reliability, and maintainability. Adept at balancing hands-on engineering with leadership responsibilities to drive successful product delivery.

At a glance
Quick facts, ways to connect, and languages I work in.

Languages

Albanian · Italian · English

Skills
A toolbox shaped by nearly a decade of full stack delivery, internal tooling, and platform modernization.

Backend & Services

Java · Java EE · Hibernate · RESTful WebServices · Node.js · NestJS · Express JS · Sails js · TypeScript · REST API development · Microservices architecture · Java / Spring Boot

Frontend Engineering

React · Next.js · Redux · HTML5 · CSS3 · Bootstrap · Material UI · Ant Design · Flex · jQuery · JavaScript · React Native · TypeScript · HTML5 / CSS3

DevOps & Cloud

Docker · Jenkins · Amazon AWS · Kubernetes · Git · Google Cloud Platform · CI/CD pipelines

Data & Analytics

MySQL · SQL · MongoDB · Oracle DB ·

Platforms & Tooling

JBoss Application Servers · JBoss Seam · Visual Studio · Eclipse IDE · npm

AI-Assisted Development

OpenAI integrations · AI-assisted engineering workflows · Claude Code · Cursor · Productivity automation

Experience

Cross-industry roles spanning product design, full stack engineering, and technical leadership for international teams.

Team Lead, Beetechy

Tirana

Work

May 2025 - present

At Beetechy, I work as a Team Lead, leading engineering teams and driving technical execution from planning to delivery. My work spans technical analysis, architecture decisions, code quality, cloud infrastructure management, sprint leadership, and hands-on mobile development with React Native.

  • Lead and mentor a cross-functional engineering team, ensuring efficient delivery and high code quality.
  • Convert Product Requirement Documents (PRDs) into comprehensive technical analyses and implementation plans.
  • Produce feasibility studies for upcoming features, defining scope, risks, timelines, and technical constraints.
  • Conduct code reviews, establish development standards, and guide architectural decisions.
  • Manage deployment and infrastructure across AWS and Google Cloud Platform .
  • Oversee team task assignment, sprint management, and process optimization.
  • Collaborate with product, design, and engineering stakeholders to align on business goals and deliverables.
  • Develop and maintain React Native mobile applications , delivering new features and fixes.
  • Handle the full mobile deployment process : build pipelines and publishing to Apple App Store and Google Play Store .

Technologies: React Native, TypeScript, AWS, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), CI/CD pipelines, Apple App Store deployment, Google Play Store deployment, Git, Agile / Scrum, Jira, NextJS, ExpressJS

Full Stack Developer, Kayo (GPS)

Tirana

Work

Nov 2024 - May 2025

At Kayo GPS, I contributed as a Full Stack Developer, building scalable web and mobile solutions using React, React Native, and NestJS. My work included frontend development, backend microservices, API integrations, PostgreSQL database design, and deployment workflows for cross-platform applications.

  • Developed and maintained the full-stack architecture using React, React Native, and NestJS.
  • Built and deployed React Native applications for iOS and Android.
  • Designed and implemented scalable microservices using NestJS, TypeORM, and PostgreSQL.
  • Utilized Docker for consistent development and deployment environments.
  • Ensured seamless API integration and responsive cross-platform performance.

Technologies: React, React Native, TypeScript, NestJS, Node.js, REST APIs, Microservices architecture, PostgreSQL, TypeORM, Docker, Mobile build/deployment pipelines, Apple App Store deployment, Google Play Store deployment, Git, Agile / Scrum, API integration, Cross-platform performance optimization

Full Stack Developer, Skytech

Tirana

Work

Dec 2023 - Nov 2024

Owner of critical UI and API enhancements across a multi-product platform for managing customer technology assets.

  • Ship elevated UI/UX flows for multiple user-facing web applications.
  • Design and maintain private React component libraries shared across teams.
  • Extend backend coverage by implementing and integrating new APIs.
  • Investigate and resolve complex bugs reported by internal and external users.

Lead Developer, DayOD

Tirana

Work

July 2023 - December 2023

Drove the DayOD recruiting platform that connects clinics with healthcare professionals.

  • Delivered new services using Node.js with the Sails.js framework.
  • Built product and marketing pages with React and Next.js.
  • Diagnosed and fixed production issues while refining existing workflows.
  • Administered a managed MySQL database on DigitalOcean and prepared workloads for Kubernetes.
  • Produced container images, CI pipelines, and deployment workflows in GitHub.
  • Led task planning and mentorship for a team of three engineers.

Freelance Full Stack Developer, Armundia Factory

Tirana

Work

May 2023 - October 2023

Supported Cable portfolio asset shaper solutions for banking clients.

  • Implemented new AngularJS views for portfolio management flows.
  • Resolved functional defects across both front-end and back-end layers.

Front End Developer, Bit Rock

Tirana

Work

January 2023 - March 2023

Enhanced Lamborghini.com with new experiences and accessibility improvements.

  • Implemented UI features and WCAG-compliant upgrades across core components.
  • Developed bespoke components for upcoming campaigns and integrated with Drupal services.

Front End Developer, Sogetel

Tirana

Work

November 2022 - June 2023

Contributed to Drivalia's mobility platform for end-to-end car rental management.

  • Coordinated a squad of developers to accelerate delivery against changing requirements.
  • Delivered new React pages and reusable hooks.
  • Introduced service-layer abstractions to streamline server communication.

Freelance Full Stack Developer, BetterTrucks

Tirana

Work

September 2022 - January 2023

Delivered logistics dashboards synchronizing drivers, stores, and headquarters.

  • Built new application pages and reusable React components.
  • Integrated front-end workflows with back-end services and Auth0 authentication.
  • Adopted Material UI and contributed .NET services for new business capabilities.

Full Stack Developer, DigitSapiens

Tirana

Work

September 2021 - March 2022

Built judiciary solutions for scheduling hearings across Italian court systems.

  • Implemented features across Spring Boot and React services.
  • Improved code quality and user experience while fixing production defects.
  • Maintained internal npm libraries and Material UI design system extensions.

Technologies: Java, Spring Boot, npm, ReactJS, NodeJS, Docker, Gradle, JBoss, Maven, Material UI, OracleDB, ReduxJS

Full Stack Developer, IStack Conferences

Tirana

Work

August 2021 - December 2022

Supported flagship events including Affiliate World, Ecom World, and Creator Conference.

  • Expanded and optimised React applications using Ant Design and Redux.
  • Built reusable component libraries and addressed performance bottlenecks.
  • Authored new REST endpoints with NestJS and TypeORM backed by MySQL.

Technologies: NodeJS, NestJS, ReactJS, npm, AntDesign, TypeORM, MySQL, ReduxJS

Spac Prison digital experience

CHWB (Cultural Heritage Without Borders)

Extra

June 2020 - July 2022
  • Architected and coded the entire React experience using Three.js to revive the cultural site online.

Master's degree, Computer Engineering
Education

2016 - 2020

Epoka University, Tirana

Full Stack Developer, Armundia Factory

Tirana

Work

July 2015 - August 2021

Delivered wealth-management platforms (Asset Shaper, Wealth Shaper) for European banking clients.

  • Integrated complex financial workflows across front-end and back-end stacks.
  • Migrated legacy JSF and Flex interfaces to modern HTML5 and React implementations.
  • Developed JPA/EJB services on JBoss and engineered bank transaction web services.
  • Administered Oracle and SQL Server environments and prepared customer releases.
  • Maintained internal React modules, Pentaho reports, and Jenkins automation pipelines.

Bachelor's degree, Computer Engineering
Education

2012 - 2015

Epoka University, Tirana