What's your role at Genflow?
As a Full Stack Developer, creating Internal Software to manage the company's content, I develop and maintain our software infrastructure.

What were you doing prior to Genflow?
My previous company was a development agency, where we created web applications, fixed existing ones, and integrated them with third party systems. More recently, I worked on a big project checking criminal records (DB, DBS checks application).

How did you land this role?
I started working as a Junior Developer in Albania. Then I decided to move to the UK and started working for a company in London. After one year, I decided to find new opportunities and a recruiter shared Genflow's amazing work and client base with me. After completing all the steps of the interview, sharing my skillset and experience, I was offered the position.

The highlight of your time at Genflow so far?
I would say, building Internal Management Software which is used by the whole company. I have also worked on the CMS that serves all our apps. Our CMS is very specific, used in such cases as editing exercise workouts.

Biggest advice for someone who wants to be a Backend Developer?
1. Be honest and never be afraid to ask
2. Be on time with your schedule and meetings to avoid rushing and increase focus.
3. Focus on the tasks and goals first.
4. It's important to know how to debug.
5. Avoid using ‘how to ‘ searching on google, try using the keywords.

Your favorite creator (Instagram, YouTube, or TikTok)?
Ermal Mamaqi (@ermalmamaqiofficial) is a comedian and a popular influencer in Albania, the way he presents himself to people is unique.

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