Dren
Ibrahimi

Software engineer crafting digital experiences from space systems to AI-powered solutions. Building the future, one line of code at a time.

Team Lead
ESA Projects
5x Hackathon Veteran
Full Stack

Buildingsolutionsthatmatter

An ambitious software engineer passionate about problem-solving, with a diverse background in modern back-end and front-end technologies, as well as low-level C++ and Java software.

Currently developing modern AI-powered full-stack solutions to digitalize factory processes in Switzerland. Previously worked on European Space Agency (ESA) Mission Control Systems for low earth orbit satellites in Germany.

When I'm not coding, you'll find me lifting weights, cooking up something new, reading, or practicing magic tricks.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
University of Business and Technology
2020 - 2024 · Pristina, Kosovo
YES Program Scholar
Moloka'i High School · Hawaii, USA
2019 - 2020 · Full Scholarship

Languages

AlbanianNative
EnglishC1
GermanA1

ProfessionalJourney

From space systems to factory digitalization, building impactful software

Team Lead

SWIT Services·Prishtina, Kosovo
Dec 2025 - Present

Leading the engineering team, driving technical direction and delivery standards. Establishing and integrating quality-focused workflows, including automated testing pipelines, structured architecture documentation, and formalized user requirements. Acting as a support liaison with clients to translate business needs into technical specifications.

Drove technical direction and delivery standards
Established automated testing pipelines
Structured architecture documentation
Client liaison for technical specifications

Software Engineer

SWIT Services·Prishtina, Kosovo
Nov 2024 - Nov 2025

Developed full-stack solutions to digitalize and optimize processes in Swiss factories. Built scalable web applications with Next.js, TypeScript, and Node.js. Designed and optimized relational database schemas while integrating ERP systems and implementing OAuth, SSO, and 2FA authentication.

Built AI-powered digitalization solutions for Swiss factories
Designed scalable microservices architecture
Integrated ERP systems with OAuth, SSO, 2FA
Managed deployment with Docker and CI/CD pipelines

Space Software Engineering Intern

GMV GmbH·Darmstadt, Germany
Jul 2023 - Dec 2023

Worked on space projects of the European Space Agency (ESA) and EUMETSAT. Helped maintain Mission Control Systems of various satellites and missions. Gained expertise in C++ and Java development, CI/CD, Maven build automation, and Linux-based operating systems.

Maintained ESA & EUMETSAT Mission Control Systems
Low earth orbit satellite systems
C++ and Java development for space applications
CI/CD pipelines and Maven build automation

Software Engineering Intern

Radix·Pristina, Kosovo
Jan 2023 - Mar 2023

Full Stack engineering internship focused on Back-End development. Worked with Node.js, Angular, MongoDB and SQL to maintain Real Estate Property Management software handling large amounts of real-time data.

Back-End development with Node.js
Real-time data processing at scale
MongoDB and SQL database management
Real Estate Property Management systems

HackathonAchievements

Five international hackathons across Europe, building innovative solutions under pressure

🇨🇭
Switzerland
3 times
🇦🇱
Albania
1 time
🇫🇮
Finland
1 time

Junction Helsinki

Helsinki, Finland× 1
November 2025

Elderly Loneliness AR Solution

Developed an augmented reality solution using Snap Spectacles (developer-only hardware) and multimodal AI to address elderly loneliness. Delivered functional AR prototype within 48 hours.

AR experience with Snap Spectacles
Multimodal AI integration
Social connection features for elderly
48-hour functional prototype delivery

START Hack

Sankt Gallen, Switzerland× 3
February 2024

Bell Food Group

Tackled employee wellbeing challenge. Developed a functional full-stack application within 36 hours, integrating OpenAI's APIs for intelligent chat functions and text-to-speech capabilities.

Built AI-powered wellbeing platform in 36 hours
Integrated OpenAI API for intelligent conversations
Text-to-speech capabilities for accessibility
March 2025

Virgin Group

Worked on internal innovation project to improve collaboration and sustainability across Virgin companies. Built key features and supported UI/UX design.

Digital collaboration platform prototype
Sustainability-focused features
Cross-company integration design
September 2025

Jedsy

Contributed to digital platform development with focus on stakeholder collaboration. Delivered functional prototype during fast-paced development cycle.

Rapid prototype development
Stakeholder-driven feature implementation
Agile iteration and feedback integration

JunctionX Tirana

Tirana, Albania× 1
May 2025

Raiffeisen Bank - RaiBuddy

Designed and built a financial literacy app focused on personalized budgeting and gamified savings goals. Integrated mock banking APIs and refined UI/UX through rapid iterations.

Financial literacy app with gamification
Personalized budgeting features
Banking API integration
User flow design and implementation

TechnicalExpertise

Full-stack capabilities from low-level systems to modern web applications

Architecture & Design

Software Design & Architecture
Design Patterns
Microservices
REST & GraphQL
UI Prototyping (Figma)

Backend Development

Node.js & Express
NestJs
BullMQ
Redis
SQL & NoSQL
C++ & Java

Frontend Development

TypeScript & JavaScript
React & Next.js
Shadcn UI
Responsive Design
Lighthouse CI

DevOps & Tools

Docker
CI/CD Pipelines
Linux
Git & GitHub
Grafana Monitoring
Maven

Certifications & Programs

Dec 2022 - Feb 2023

Back-End Development

Udemy

Node.js, Express, MongoDB, Authentication & Authorization

Jan 2021 - May 2021

Front-End Development

Beetroot Academy

HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Figma, DOM, API Requests

Sep 2019 - May 2020

YES Alumni

U.S. Department of State

Full scholarship exchange student program

Let'sbuildsomethingtogether

Always open to discussing new projects, creative ideas, or opportunities to be part of your visions. Whether you need a full-stack engineer, a problem solver, or someone who can navigate from space systems to modern web apps.

Available for freelance
Open to opportunities
Location
Pristina, Kosovo
© 2026 Dren Ibrahimi. Crafted with passion.
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