Jelena Gjorgjev

Senior Full-Stack Developer | Blockchain Expert | Web3 Enthusiast | Passionate Speaker & Educator | Strategic IT Consultant | Mentor & Team Leader

An original thinker and dynamic innovator, passionate about exploring and synthesizing complex theories into clear, actionable insights. With a keen intellect and a zest for practical results, I thrive on transforming ideas into reality, valuing knowledge and competence above all. Adaptable and action-oriented, I lead a fast-paced lifestyle, driven by a spirit of adventure and a commitment to individualism and loyalty. My approach is direct, preferring streamlined solutions and interactions that spark immediate impact and innovation.

Jelena Gjorgjev
"Everything you do, will be your LEGACY, so try to leave a GREAT one behind!"

Skills

HTML5

CSS

WORDPRESS

JQUERY & JAVASCRIPT

C#, C++, .NET, AJAX

MICROSOFT SQL, My SQL

JAVA, PHP, Synfony, Python

PREMIERE PRO

PHOTOSHOP

ILLUSTRATOR

INDESIGN

AFTER EFFECTS

MAYA

FLASH

OFFICE + VISIO + PROJECT

SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION FOR WINDOWS, LINUX AND MACOSX

WRITING ARTICLES AND BLOG POSTS

WRITING ESSAYS, TECHNICAL TEXTS, RESEARCH & SCIENTIFIC PAPERS

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER, HubSpot

SEO

PROJECT MANAGEMENT & TEAM LEADER

TRELLO, ASANA, JIRA, ClickUp

Web3, NFT, DeFi, ReFi, DLT, Bitcoin

Chainlink, Solidity, Plutus, Hydra

EMPLOYMENT

2009-2014:

Demonstrator/University Assistant

European University of Republic of Macedonia in Skopje
  • Subject: Informational Technologies at the faculty of Detectives and Criminology (two semesters)
  • Subject: Graphics and Visualization at the faculty of Informatics (two semesters)
  • Subject: Network devices and administration at the faculty of Informatics (one semester)
  • Subject: Multimedia at the faculty of Informatics (three semesters)

Demonstrator/University Assistant

European University of Republic of Macedonia in Ohrid
    • Subject: Mathematics 2 at the faculty of Informatics (one semester)
    • Subject: Graphics and Visualization at the faculty of Informatics (two semesters)
    • Subject: Network devices and administration at the faculty of Informatics (one semester)
    • Subject: Multimedia at the faculty of Informatics (two semesters)

2012-2013:

CEO & Co-Owner

Ajmo Kompjuteri JiM Doo
  • Co-Owner of Ajmo Kompjuteri JiM Doo
    • Software development for my own company for all the needed processes and the billing process at the shop while creating incoming and outgoing repair reports and other financial documents.
    • Web design of the web shop and the website and graphic design of all the advertising materials we needed (flyers, brochures, logo, business cards, etc).
    • Hardware services, management of operating systems, hardware repairs.

Web administrator & Article/Blog Writer

Info MK Doo export-import Skopje
  • Service provider at Info MK Doo export-import Skopje
    • Web site maintenance and article/blog writer

2013-2014:

Software developer, Tester, Maintenance

Makedonski Biznis Sistemi in Skopje
  • Asp.NET programmer and SQL Server manager
    • Software development for various projects for the municipality institutions, banks and other government institutions in our country.

2015-2017:

Software developer

Servis Test in Skopje
  • Software Development and Web Design
    • Software development of a software for mechanic shop and billing system and also a web design for the web application shop and graphic design of brochures, flyers etc.

2017-2018:

Sales Manager

Bardi Trejd in Skopje
  • Management and sales

2018-2019:

Lead Software Developer

CarSmartt in Palo Alto, California
  • Software Development and Web Design
    • Software Development of the backend app as a Lead Developer on web app for car-drive system like Uber and Lyft.

 

Software Engineer

Mikrotel Dooel, Skopje
  • Software Developer
    • Software Development of electronical service and repair shop. Developing my own software from ground zero, covering all of their processes, according to their workflow and also a billing system and archive systems for all their documents.

      Creating incoming and outgoing repair reports and other financial documents, while real-time watching over the quantity of stock in the storage.

2019-2020:

Database analyst

Adventag in Seattle, WA
  • Data Analytics Engineer
    • Database migration, database design and analysis of the data using custom queries and other services.

2019-2022:

CTO

CarSmartt in Miami, Florida
  • CTO & Project Manager
    • Project manager and team leader of a great team working constantly on making the web app and the phone apps better, faster and more secure each day. We are working in php, Java, Swift, HTML and every other technology or language that can provide us fast and quality results.

Teacher

High School “Rade Jovchevski – Korchagin” in Skopje
  • Teacher of Informatics and Informational Technologies

Team Leader & CTO

Interlink in Skopje
  • Technical Strategy
  • Product development
  • Innovation
  • Team Leadership and Management

2023:

Techical Support Engineer

Sync Spider in Austria
  • Troubleshoot software issues.
  • Assist customers with technical inquiries.
  • Provide software installation and configuration support.
  • Collaborate with the development team to resolve bugs and issues.
  • Document and track customer support cases.
  • Offer remote assistance and guidance to customers.
  • Conduct product training for customers.
  • Maintain knowledge of software updates and features.
  • Identify and escalate complex technical issues.
  • Develop and update technical support documentation.
  • Participate in on-call support rotations.
  • Ensure customer satisfaction and issue resolution.
  • Communicate technical information to non-technical users.
  • Stay updated on industry trends and software updates.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for issue resolution.

Social Media Manager at PPFighters

FIGHTERS GROUP LTD in UK
  • Content Creation & Scheduling
  • Audience Engagement
  • Social Media Strategy
  • Analytics and Reporting
  • Community Building
  • Follower Growth
  • Hashtag Strategy
  • Social Media Advertising
  • Platform Management
  • Graphic Design

2023 – present:

Senior Full-Stack Developer & Team Leader

NewGen in UK
  • Senior Full-Stack Developer & Team Leader

Senior Full-Stack Developer & Team Leader

B2B reconcile in Skopje
  • Senior Full-Stack Developer & Team Leader

CEO, Project Manager and Lead Developer

Fenix LLC in Skopje, Macedonia
  • CEO, Project Manager and Lead Developer

Co-Founder

BioCybrix in Skopje, Macedonia
  • Co-Founder,  Software and Web Developer

Web designer and SMM

Constructonik in Florida, USA
  • Web Development
  • Web Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Social Media Management
  • SEO
  • Content Creation & Scheduling
  • Audience Engagement
  • Social Media Strategy
  • Analytics and Reporting
  • Community Building
  • Follower Growth
  • Hashtag Strategy
  • Social Media Advertising
  • Platform Management

Teacher

IPS Macedonia
  • IB/DP Computer Science Teacher

University Assistant Professor

at American University of Europe-FON in Skopje, Macedonia
  • Subject: Informational Technologies
  • Subject: Data Mining
  • Subject: Digital Design
  • Subject: Computer Graphics
  • Subject: Internet Technologies
  • Subject: Computer Networking
  • Subject: Object-Oriented Programming

Mentor

Bitcoin Talents Programme at Frankfurt School Blockchain Center:

  • Fundamentals of Blockchain, Crypto Assests and DLTs
  • Getting to Know Stakeholder Domains, Entrepreneurship, IT Development, Regulations, Venture Capital and Media
  • Focusing on the stakeholder domain and develop deep knowledge, advancing from generalists to specialists.

2024 – present:

Speaker, Collaborator & Member

SystAIn3r – 1M Women & Non-Women in AI, Web3, Sustainability & Longevity:

  • Crypto, Blockchain, Web3 and The Future of Work

Technical Advisor

SI3 & Si Her:

  • Crypto, Blockchain, Web3 and The Future of Work

Professor

Brainster Next College:

  • Operating Systems & DevOps

SINCE 2016:

Freelancer

  • Working on various projects
  • Certified Level-Two 5-rated Seller on: Fiverr

PROJECTS

2024:

ChainOwl

DeFi Talents
Role: Full-Stack Developer

Personal Cybersecurity E-Advisor

by FITR
Inforsek Konsalting, Skopje
Role: Cybersecurity Consultant/Expert

2023:

Project Catalyst

by Cardano, Idea Scale
INPUT|OUTPUT
Role: L0 Project Community Reviewer

Virtual Bitcoin Mining (V-Mining)

Bitcoin Talents
Role: Full-Stack Developer

ChainMix

DLT Talents
Role: Full-Stack Developer

DeFi Drop

DeFi Talents
Role: Full-Stack Developer

FlashPilot

DeFi Talents
Role: Co-Founder, CTO

ARcademy

by FITR
IT-Fenix Dooel, Skopje
Role: Development and implementation of an innovative augmented reality (AR) platform for educational e-books and written materials

Plant disease detection system based on machine learning 

by FITR
BioCybrix, Skopje
Role: Development of control algorithms and structures for the needs of the scientific research project

Polyglot – Online Language Learning Platform

by FITR
Interlink, Skopje
Role: Web Application Tester 

2020:

Smart agriculture using IoT (Internet of Things) technology

by FITR
A2OGenix, Skopje
Role: Development of software solutions for the needs of the scientific research project

MENTIONES:

EDUCATION

2024:

Connecting the DOTs
Security Research Labs, J3D.AI (Jedi), SystAIn3r, Polkadot, and Apillon:
Network Forensics
Florida International University:
  • Understand the fundamentals of network forensics and its role in cybersecurity.
  • Learn how to capture and analyze network traffic using various tools and techniques.
  • Identify and investigate common network attacks and intrusions.
  • Apply forensic methodologies to real-world scenarios through practical exercises.
Symfony 6:
  • 30 Days with LAST Stack
SheFi:
  • Becoming A Blockchain Baddie
  • Wonder Wallets (Zerion)
  • Ethereum’s Glow Up
  • What The Fi is DeFi
  • What’s Dai Got To Do With It (Stablecoins)
  • Trading Tokens (Decentralized Exchanges)
  • Little Miss Staker
  • I Want My NFT’s (Non Fungible Tokens)
  • I Wanna DAO With Somebody (Governance)
  • Socially Devoted To You
  • AI Will Survive
Chainlink Academy:
  • Chainlink 101
  • Solidity Introduction
  • Solidity 102
  • VRF v2 Introduction
  • VRF v2 Advanced
Chainlink Bootcamp 2024:
  • Blockchain concepts and Wallets
  • ​Solidity Fundamentals
  • ​ERC20 Tokens and Chainlink
  • Data Feeds
  • ​Cross Chain Tokens using Chainlink CCIP
  • ​Mentoring session with the Chainlink community
  • ​NFTs and Chainlink Automation
  • ​Chainlink CCIP in cross-chain dApps
  • ​Random Numbers using Chainlink VRF
  • ​Chainlink Functions to access off-chain data
  • ​Connecting the world using the Chainlink platform
DLT Talents Programme
Frankfurt School Blockchain Center:
  • Fundamentals of blockchain, crypto assets and DLT.
  • Getting to Know Stakeholder Domains, Entrepreneurship, IT Development, Regulations, Venture Capital and Media
  • Focusing on the stakeholder domain and develop deep knowledge, advancing from generalists to specialists.
DeFi Talents Programme
Frankfurt School Blockchain Center:
  • Fundamentals of DeFi, crypto assets and DLT.
  • Getting to know various stakeholder domains, and gaining insight into entrepreneurship, IT development, regulations, venture capital, and media.
  • Focusing on the stakeholder domain and develop deep knowledge, advancing from generalists to specialists.
ReFi Talents Programme
Frankfurt School Blockchain Center:
  • Fundamentals of ReFi, DLT and carbon markets.
  • Getting to Know Stakeholder Domains, Entrepreneurship, IT Development, Regulations, Venture Capital and Media
  • Focusing on the stakeholder domain and develop deep knowledge, advancing from generalists to specialists.

2023:

PhD Studies
FEEIT – Faculty of Electrical Engineering & Information Technologies, Skopje
  • Ethics in scientific research work
  • Methodology of scientific research work
  • Theory of Coding and Secure Communications 2
  • Optical networks
  • Advanced Telecommunication Protocol Engineering
  • Design of telecommunication services
  • Advanced Quantum Communications
NFT Talents Programme
Frankfurt School Blockchain Center:
  • Fundamentals of NFTs, Crypto Assests and DLTs
  • Getting to Know Stakeholder Domains, Entrepreneurship, IT Development, Regulations, Venture Capital and Media
  • Focusing on the stakeholder domain and develop deep knowledge, advancing from generalists to specialists.
Bitcoin Talents Programme
Frankfurt School Blockchain Center:
  • Fundamentals of Blockchain, Crypto Assests and DLTs
  • Getting to Know Stakeholder Domains, Entrepreneurship, IT Development, Regulations, Venture Capital and Media
  • Focusing on the stakeholder domain and develop deep knowledge, advancing from generalists to specialists.
Internet of Things – Security and Privacy
Florida International University:
  • Introducing the foundations of network security standards, and their applications.​
  • Understanding the fundamental security primitives specific to IoT.
  • Gaining knowledge on protocol security, control security, and key management.
  • Identifying different application-level protocols and their security.
Cyber-Physical Systems Security of Critical Infrastructure
Florida International University:
  • Differentiate between CPS and network security
  • Understand best practices to secure SCADA and control systems
  • Recognize different attacks on the physical and cyber sides
  • Apply countermeasures to secure Industrial Control Systems
  • Become familiar with CPS security standards
  • Understand the implications of privacy in CPS settings
Atala PRISM Pioneer Programme:
  • Foundations of Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI):
    • Non-technical explanation of SSI
    • A thorough examination of SSI concepts
    • Moral and ethical questions for emerging tech
  • Build with Atala PRISM
    • Introduction to the PRISM suite
    • Real-world ecosystem walkthrough
    • Creating DIDs, issuing and verifying credentials
  • Human-centric Design for Decentralized identiy
    • Introduction to a designer’s role in emerging technology and design for identity
    • The importance of looking through the eyes of the user. Introduction of concepts such as calm technology, design for social innovation, and empathy
    • Exploring the different obstacles such as interoperability, account recovery or tech understanding
    • Discussion of different methods to reduce friction in HCI (human computer interaction), the importance of critical thinking and critique in the design process

2022-2023:

Master in Blockchain Technologies (GPA 9,60)
Zigurat – Global Institute of Technology & Instituto de Formación Continua Il3 | Universitat de Barcelona, Spain
  • Blockchain and the Trust & Transparency
    Economy
  • Basics of Blockchain Technology & Architecture
  • Cryptography & Security
  • Advanced Blockchain Technology &
    Architecture
  • Cryptocurrencies, Token Economy & ICOs/STOs
  • Legal & Regulation
  • Business Applications & Use Cases
  • Lean Business Modelling for Blockchain
  • Lean Blockchain Prototyping & Development
  • Challenges, Scalability and the Future of
    Blockchain
  • Implementation of Blockchain Technology
    into Existing Enterprise Software Ecosystems
AWS Education
  • Analytics
  • Cloud Computing
  • Development
  • Machine Learning & AI
  • Network & Infrastructure
  • Professional skills
  • Security
IBM Academic Initiative
  • AI, Capstone
  • Data Science
  • IBM Automation
  • IBM Cloud
  • Healthcare
  • Quantum
  • Red Hat Academy
Harward University (HarwardX CS50) at Cambridge, Massachusetts
  • HarvardX CS50P: Introduction to Programming with Python
  • HarvardX CS50AI: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence with Python

2020-2021:

Faculty of Pedagogy (Psychological and pedagogy methods for professional development) at UKIM, Skopje (GPA 9.20)
  • Pedagogy
  • Psychology
  • Methodology
  • Communication Pedagogy
  • School Dokimology

2011-2013:

Master of Science in Informatics (GPA 9.50)

Faculty of Informatics (Software Engineering, Programming and Multimedia) at the European University of Republic Of Macedonia, 1000 Skopje
  • Advanced fields of Computer Science in Computer Programming (C, C++, C#, ASP.NET, AJAX, XML);
  • Database Management (Microsoft SQL);
  • UML Design and Software Development Methodologies;
  • Web design (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, WordPress);
  • Operating Systems management (Windows and Mac OSX);
  • Computer Network management (Wired and WirelessВ Networks, Distributed Systems and Sensors);
  • Graphic Animation and Modelling (Maya, Flash, OpenGL)
  • Agile/Scrum process

2008-2011:

Bachelor of Science in Informatics (GPA 9.50)

Faculty of Informatics (Software Engineering) at the European University of Republic Of Macedonia, 1000 Skopje
  • Advanced fields of Computer Science in Computer Programming (C#, ASP.NET XML);
  • Web Design (HTML, CSS);
  • UML Design and Software Development Methodologies;
  • Operating Systems management (Windows);
  • Database Management (SQL Server);
  • Graphic Animation and Modelling (Maya, Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Corel Draw);

2004-2008:

Graduated Senior (GPA 5.00)

Gymnasium “Orce Nikolov”, 1000 Skopje, R. Macedonia
  • Advanced fields of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (area A)

PUBLISHED RESEARCH PAPERS

  1. Jelena Gjorgjev, Aleksandra Petkova, Sahso Gelev, Aleksandar Sokolovski, “Performance analyses of QoS in VOIP/IPTV in Computer networks using IPv4 and IPv6 routing and addressing”, CITYR 2011, Skopje, R. Macedonia
  2. Jelena Gjorgjev, Martin Milosavljev -Apostolovski, Sasho Gelev, Aleksandar Sokolovski, “Usability Aspect of The Cloud solutions in used in enterprise environment, the case of Microsoft 365”, Faces of Crisis 2012, Skopje, R. Macedonia
  3. Jelena Gjorgjev, Milena Zivadinovikj, Sasho Gelev, Aleksandar Sokolovski,”ICT Business’ value of using a cloud based system in an enterprise environment, the case of Microsoft 365″, Faces of Crisis 2012, Skopje, R. Macedonia
  4. Risto Hristov, Galina Josifovska, Martin Milosavljev – Apostolovski, Jelena Gjorgjev, “Mobile Teacher, On -Line creator of teaching content for presentation”, TIO 2012, Čačak, R. Serbia
  5. Risto Hristov, Saso Gelev, Jelena Gjorgjev, Martin Milosavljev – Apostolovski, “Multimedia, hypermedia, mobile devices, marketing”, The role of the media in the promotion of products and services 2012
  6. Jelena Gjorgjev, Martin Milosavljev – Apostolovski, Risto Hristov, “Animation techniques and OpenGL”, CITYR 2012, Skopje, R. Macedonia
  7. Risto Hristov, Riste Temjanovski, Jelena Gjorgjev, “E-Decisions – Mobile Informationa Decision Support System”, Yearbook – Faculty of Economics, Univerzitet “Goce Delchev” – Shtip, Vol.6, ISSN: 1857- 7628, Shtip, R.Macedonia, 2014
  8. Mitko Bogdanovski, Jelena Gjorgjev, “Evaluation of the parallel computing performances based on the nVIDIA GeForce GPUs”, Journal of Society for Development of Teaching and Business in New NET Enviroment in B&H, Techincs Techologies Education Management – TTEM, Vol.10, No.1, ISSN 1840-1503, DRUNPP, Sarajevo, B&H, 2015
  9. Kire Jakimoski, Oliver Iliev, Gorgi Kakashevski, Biljana Stojchevska, Jelena Gjorgjev, Elena Petrova, “Cyber Risk Management Tool for Improving the Cybersecurity Maturity in the Companies”, AIIT  International Conference of Applied Internet and Information Technologies – AIIT 2023, Faculty of ICT Bitola, Macedonia, 13 October 2023
  10. Nexhibe Sejfuli – Ramadani, Jelena Gjorgjev, Valentina Angelkoska, Florim Idrizi, Marko Porjazoski, Aleksandar Risteski “System proposal for integration of offline blockchain payment models in a fully offline EV authentication and charging procedure”, 2024 7th International Balkan Conference on Communications and Networking (BalkanCom) – Seventh International Balkan Conference on Communications and Networking 2024
  11. Jelena Gjorgjev, Nexhibe Sejfuli-Ramadani, Valentina Angelkoska, Pero Latkoski and Aleksandar Risteski, “Use Cases and Comparative Analysis of Blockchain Networks and Layers for DApp Development “, MECO’2024 & CPSIoT’2024 & SS-CPSIoT’2024, Budva, Montenegro
  12. Nexhibe Sejfuli-Ramadani, Florim Idrizi, Valentina Angelkoska, Pero Latkoski, Jelena Gjorgjev and Aleksandar Risteski, “Advancements and Applications of Blockchain Technology in Diverse Domains: A Literature Review”, MECO’2024 & CPSIoT’2024 & SS-CPSIoT’2024, Budva, Montenegro

Other research papers:

CERTIFICATES

Guest speaker:

2024:

Art and mindfulness in the metaverse – the Finissage
Navigating Changes, Challenges, and Opportunities

Web3 Doers Spring Fireside Chat in Summerverse in the Metaverse

  • Moderators: Sabrina Goerlich & Anita Wielgosz
  • Host: Yip ThyDiep Ta & Chris Koronowsky
  • Co-Moderator: Jelena Gjorgjev
Panel 2: Crypto, Blockchain, Web3 and The Future of Work
SystAIn3r Summit & Unconference Retreat – at Crypto Castle, Germany
Speakers: Laure Merlin, Chaimae Semdani, Petra Engelking, Olga Kuri, Jelena Gjorgjev and Erol User
Host: Sabrina Goerlich
Summary: Blockchain and Web3 technologies can transform a decentralized, democratized, and sustainable economy.

Watch it here

Navigating the Future: The Rise of Blockchain and Web3

American University of Europe – FON, Skopje

Role: M-r. Ass. Prof. Jelena Gjorgjev, Blockchain technologies Laboratory

Watch it here

2020:

Quality staff, traditional expertise and modern teaching

MRTV

Role: Informatics Teacher at High School SUGS “Rade Jovchevski Korchagin”

Watch it here