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Altin Kukaj

Prizren, Kosovo | +383 044 123 752 | contact@altinkukaj.dev

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Professional Summary

Full-Stack Developer with 4+ years of experience building production-ready web applications, AI tools, and interactive 3D projects. Experienced in Next.js, TypeScript, Node.js, PostgreSQL, Docker, payments, authentication systems, Rust, OCR, llama.cpp, local AI models, and LLM integrations.

Work Experience

Freelance Developer

Prizren, Kosovo

Full-Stack Developer · Jan 2022 – Present

  • Built 10+ production-ready web applications using Next.js, TypeScript, and PostgreSQL (Prisma), and secure authentication systems.
  • Developed a food ordering platform elifburger.com with Stripe payment integration and secure authentication using Better-Auth.
  • Designed relational PostgreSQL schemas (users, roles, orders, transactions) with validation for data integrity and reporting.
  • Launched prizrenbooks.shop (Next.js) providing a digital storefront for local retail business.
  • Handled projects end-to-end - from requirements and UI design to deployment, DNS/SSL setup, CI/CD, and production debugging on Docker-based hosting.

Elif 2 Fast Food

Prizren, Kosovo

Shift Manager · 2020 – 2026

  • Managed high-volume operations, inventory, and daily workflow while training 5+ team members.

Technical Projects

AI Customs Broker & AI Agent Voxel Sandbox — shpediteri.com & sandbox.dagrate.xyz

Jun 2026

  • Built AI-focused projects including a Kosovo customs broker platform with local OCR/llama.cpp workflows and a voxel sandbox with autonomous agents using memory, emotions, planning, and local AI models.

PC Builder & Parts Comparison Platform — pjespjes.com

Mar 2026

  • Built a full-stack PC builder platform inspired by PCPartPicker, helping users browse components, compare parts, and plan complete PC builds.
  • Designed and developed the platform using Next.js, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, and scalable backend architecture for product data, compatibility logic, and user workflows.
  • Focused on clean UX, fast performance, and practical tools for users choosing compatible PC parts.

Interactive 3D School Map — 3d.dagrate.xyz

Feb 2026

  • Single-handedly engineered an interactive 3D map using Three.js, Next.js, and TypeScript.
  • Integrated custom Blender 3D assets, dynamic physics, a drivable car, and versatile camera controls (first-person, orbit, isometric).

E-Commerce Platform Demo — ecommerce.dagrate.xyz

Feb 2024

  • Designed and built a full-stack e-commerce demo platform with cart logic and secure checkout flow.
  • Implemented responsive UI architecture using Next.js, TypeScript, Drizzle ORM, and PostgreSQL.

Technical Skills

  • Languages: TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+), SQL, Rust
  • Frontend & Backend: React, Next.js (App Router), Node.js, REST, GraphQL, tRPC, WebSockets, Tailwind CSS, ThreeJS
  • Databases & DevOps: PostgreSQL, Prisma, Drizzle, Docker, Linux, CI/CD, Nginx, Traefik
  • Cloud & AI: AWS, GCP, Cloudflare, OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, Stripe, PayPal, JWT, OAuth2, RBAC, OCR, llama.cpp, local AI models

Education

High School "Q.K. 11 Marsi"

Prizren, Kosovo

High School Diploma, Focus in Design Software · Expected June 2026

Relevant Coursework: Programming Logic, Web Development, Database Management, Software Design.

Self-taught Full Stack Developer with 4+ years of coding experience; applying to UBT College (Computer Science) for 2026/27.

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