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Hi, I'm Rrapi Kola, an experienced Java Developer based in Tirane, Albania. I've been deeply involved in building scalable software solutions, specializing in Java, Spring, and microservices. I thrive in Agile and DevOps environments and love collaborating with teams to optimize system performance. Throughout my career, I've gained extensive hands-on experience working on cloud-based applications, particularly leveraging Google Cloud services. Aside from coding, I also enjoy mentoring upcoming developers and sharing knowledge about software architecture and modern development practices.…Hi, I'm Rrapi Kola, an experienced Java Developer based in Tirane, Albania. I've been deeply involved in building scalable software solutions, specializing in Java, Spring, and microservices. I thrive in Agile and DevOps environments and love collaborating with teams to optimize system performance. Throughout my career, I've gained extensive hands-on experience working on cloud-based applications, particularly leveraging Google Cloud services. Aside from coding, I also enjoy mentoring upcoming developers and sharing knowledge about software architecture and modern development practices.

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Hi, I'm Rrapi Kola, an experienced Java Developer based in Tirane, Albania. I've been deeply involved in building scalable software solutions, specializing in Java, Spring, and microservices. I thrive in Agile and DevOps environments and love collaborating with teams to optimize system performance. Throughout my career, I've gained extensive hands-on experience working on cloud-based applications, particularly leveraging Google Cloud services. Aside from coding, I also enjoy mentoring upcoming developers and sharing knowledge about software architecture and modern development practices.…Hi, I'm Rrapi Kola, an experienced Java Developer based in Tirane, Albania. I've been deeply involved in building scalable software solutions, specializing in Java, Spring, and microservices. I thrive in Agile and DevOps environments and love collaborating with teams to optimize system performance. Throughout my career, I've gained extensive hands-on experience working on cloud-based applications, particularly leveraging Google Cloud services. Aside from coding, I also enjoy mentoring upcoming developers and sharing knowledge about software architecture and modern development practices.

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Hi, I’m Rrapi Kola, an experienced Java Developer based in Tirane, Albania. I’ve been deeply involved in building scalable software solutions, specializing in Java, Spring, and microservices. I thrive in Agile and DevOps environments and love collaborating with teams to optimize system performance.

Throughout my career, I’ve gained extensive hands-on experience working on cloud-based applications, particularly leveraging Google Cloud services. Aside from coding, I also enjoy mentoring upcoming developers and sharing knowledge about software architecture and modern development practices.

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Expert

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Intermediate

Intermediate

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English

Advanced

Albanian

Fluent

Italian

Intermediate

Work Experience

Java Trainer at SDA Protik – Tirana, Albania

February 28, 2025 - July 11, 2025

Delivered training on Java, Spring, and RESTful API design. Mentored students in developing scalable applications using industry best practices. Guided Agile project execution from concept to deployment. Facilitated workshops on version control tools such as Git and GitHub. Improved proficiency with real-world examples of microservices architecture.

Java Developer at Forward – Tirana, Albania

January 1, 2025 - Present

Developed the VideoAI-API-Visualizer for TIM Italy at Sogetel.it using Java Spring Boot microservices, leveraging Google Cloud APIs and event-driven architecture for video ingestion, segmentation, and real-time AI-based analysis. Integrated Google Cloud Functions, Pub/Sub, Cloud Storage, and Eventarc to automate and optimize video processing workflows. Engineered AI features including logo detection, player tracking, and OCR-based name identification using OpenCV, FFmpeg, and advanced object detection models.

Java Developer at Hays S.r.l – Remote

December 31, 2024 - July 11, 2025

Collaborated with GNV Grandi Navi Veloci, leading maritime transportation company, on developing and migrating management applications. Upgraded legacy C# systems into modern Java Spring Boot microservices architecture. Ensured operational continuity by maintaining existing platforms during migration alongside cross-functional teams. Implemented event-driven messaging with Kafka, optimized performance with Redis, and managed databases using DB2 and Elasticsearch. Automated CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Docker, and Liquibase for database migrations, enabling scalable deployments.

Software Developer at Lufthansa Industry Solutions – Tirana, Albania

September 30, 2024 - July 11, 2025

Developed and maintained management systems for shipping and logistics, focusing on enhancing and modernizing core applications. Implemented data handling and integration solutions for logistics platforms in the HSDG (Hamburg Süd) project, streamlining operations and improving efficiency. Contributed to Manage Assist internal management application, leveraging Spring Boot and Java for backend development, Kafka for messaging, Spring Cloud for distributed systems, and PostgreSQL as database. Worked on Togg project as part of navigation panel team for electric car, implementing key functionalities using .NET 6, gRPC for communication, and PostgreSQL as database. Contributed to Emissions project by implementing software solutions to monitor, analyze, and optimize environmental impact, ensuring compliance with industry regulations.

Supervisor/Instruments/Automation Engineer at Antea Titan Group – Tirana, Albania

June 30, 2022 - July 11, 2025

Supervised and maintained industrial instrumentation and automation systems, ensuring safety, compliance, and optimal performance through effective leadership and problem-solving.