Ramadan Dervishi

Professional Experience

• AAB College, Prishtinë | Assistant Professor (Oct 2024 – Present)
• College Universum, Prishtinë | Assistant Professor (Nov 2023 – Jul 2024)
• NLB Banka, Prishtinë | Deputy IT Manager (Dec 2007 – Present)
• Autoriteti Kombëtar i Kualifikimeve | External Expert (2011 – Present)
• Riinvest University, Prishtinë | Lecturer (Oct 2007 – Jul 2023)
• drEnet, Prishtinë | Project Manager (Dec 2007 – 2012)
• NLB Prishtina, Prishtinë | IT Coordinator (Dec 2004 – Dec 2007)
• Sh.B Rrota sh.p.k, Prishtinë | External Collaborator (Aug 2006 – Jul 2007)
• Aba-Soft, Prishtinë | Software Developer (May 2005 – Jul 2005)
• RDP International, Prishtinë | IT Technician (Jun 2003 – Jul 2003)
• CPC, Kosovo | Software Developer / Supervisor (Nov 2001 – Jun 2003)
• KCSF, Kosovo | Trainer in MS Windows & MS Office (Apr 2001 – Jun 2001)
• Various Clients | Software Planner / Developer (2001 – 2007)

Education

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, University of Prishtina (2018 – 2022)
• MSc in Electrical Engineering, University of Prishtina (2007 – 2011)
• BSc in Electrical Engineering, University of Prishtina (1996 – 2005)
• High School Diploma, Gjergj Kastrioti – Skënderbeu, Gllogoc (1992 – 1996)

Certifications & Training

• Cisco CCNA 1 (2004–2005)
• Microsoft Certified Developer Courses (2004)
• IT & Network Systems, Silicomp, France (2002)
• MIS, KBA, Prishtina (2006)

Languages

Albanian (Native)
English (Excellent Reading/Writing, Good Speaking)
German (Good Reading, Basic Writing/Speaking)

Technical Skills

Languages: VB/VB.NET, C#, Java, SQL, XML, C++
Tools: MS SQL Server, Oracle, ASP.NET, Crystal Reports, Visual Studio, SDL Trados

Additional Information

Driving License: B and BE

Scientific Publications

• 1. Improving the reliability and interoperability of electronic voting systems through Blockchain Bridges, Journal, 2023
  https://doi.org/10.28991/HIJ-2023-04-04-04
• 2. Transaction privacy in blockchain using the Web of Trust concept, Journal, 18/07/2022
• 3. Ensuring anonymity and privacy in electronic voting with distributed technologies based on blockchain, Journal, 21/04/2022
  https://doi.org/10.3390/app12115477
• 4. Overview of the use of blockchain technologies in electronic voting systems, Journal, 2021
• 5. Analysis and comparison of digital signatures according to eIDAS regulation with and without blockchain technology, Journal, 2021 https://www.inderscience.com/info/inarticle.php?artid=113174
• 6. Virtual Conference for DLT Banks: New Challenges in the Banking System, Conference, 16–18 December 2019
  https://bankingconference.eu/
• 7. C++ 2 Assignment Collection, Book, 06/2020
• 8. Information Systems and Security – UBT International Conference, October 2019
• 9. Anonymity and privacy in contemporary applications using eID, Conference, 15–17 May 2014
  https://www.researchgate.net/publication/262935283
• 10. Science Week organized by the Ministry of Education, Conference, 15–17 May 2014
  https://www.researchgate.net/publication/262935283
• 11. Spam email filtering using the Naive Bayes algorithm, Conference, May 2013 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/236902740
• 12. Optimization of the authentication process using fingerprints, Conference, 2013
  https://www.researchgate.net/publication/256297145
• 13. Comparison of Simulated Annealing and Hill Climbing algorithms for the TSP problem, Conference, 15–17 May 2013
  https://www.researchgate.net/publication/259998798
• 14. The role of using EML in internet voting, Conference, 2012
  https://www.researchgate.net/publication/236897298
• 15. Improving authentication and transparency in the electronic voting system – The case of Kosovo, Journal, 2012
• 16. Seventh Annual International Scientific Meeting of the Alb-Shkenca Institute, Conference, 2012
  https://alb-shkenca.org/takimet/takimi-vii-shkup/
• 17. WSEAS International Conference on e-Activities, Conference, 2011
  https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.5555/2183339.2183373
• 18. Electronic Voting – The Case of Kosovo, Conference, 2011 
  https://www.researchgate.net/publication/236693866
• 19. International Conference on Electrical, Communication and Computer Engineering, 30–31 October 2024
  http://www.icecce.com