Arkel L.
Senior Full Stack Software Engineer
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Arkel L. is a seasoned Senior Full Stack Software Engineer with over 8 years of experience crafting high-performance applications in the fintech, healthcare, AI, and enterprise spaces. He has an impressive track record of developing scalable web and mobile solutions, leveraging his expertise in React, Node.js, and PostgreSQL. At FiltonHayes, Arkel led the creation of the MQUEEN Timesheet platform, significantly improving workflow automation and system reliability, while at Creative Dental Studio, he designed patient engagement platforms optimizing operational accuracy for dental practices. Proficient in modern DevOps practices and cloud services on AWS, Arkel consistently enhances backend performance, optimizes engineering workflows using AI tools like ChatGPT, and presents a thorough grounding in secure backend development. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the University of New York Tirana and effectively collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions.
Experience
Senior Software Engineer
FiltonHayes · 2026 — PresentOversaw the complete development of the MQUEEN Timesheet platform, streamlining tracking and approval workflows to minimize manual time entry. Created and secured RESTful APIs utilizing TypeScript, ensuring high uptime and reducing data validation errors. Enhanced backend performance and optimized PostgreSQL to improve API response times and reduce query execution duration. Standardized development environments through Docker for easier containerization and deployment. Improved database queries and backend services for better concurrency and reporting accuracy. Collaborated with various stakeholders to provide a solution focused on platform reliability, enhancing overall system stability. Managed deployment and monitoring of scalable infrastructure on AWS and interacted with AWS services using SHELL/Bash scripting.Senior Full Stack Engineer
Creative Dental Studio · 2023 — 2025Directed the development of healthcare platforms designed for patient engagement and management of dental practices. Created scalable solutions using React, Node.js, Go, and PostgreSQL while ensuring compliance with HIPAA standards. Developed a suite of RESTful APIs to connect EHR systems and payment gateways, significantly reducing manual appointment entries. Enhanced backend services with Go to boost concurrency, application performance, and resource utilization. Provided mentorship to junior engineers and advocated for engineering best practices to increase code quality. Leveraged AWS Lambda for data management in S3 buckets and automated function triggers.Software Engineer
Lalaland · 2021 — 2023Developed backend services for an AI-powered fashion platform, optimizing API response times and accommodating increased user traffic. Improved rendering pipelines for virtual try-on features to achieve faster responses. Collaborated with data scientists to ensure seamless integration of ML models into the platform. Worked alongside international partners to deliver timely features while maintaining system stability.Full Stack Developer
NMC Soft · 2017 — 2021Created scalable digital platforms for both local and international clients in the finance, e-commerce, and enterprise sectors. Designed and maintained REST APIs and authentication systems with Node.js and PHP, enhancing API response times for critical financial applications. Developed crucial performance-oriented modules and components using C++ for optimized processing. Enhanced system security and application performance in high-traffic conditions.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer ScienceUniversity of New York Tirana · 2016 — 2019