Bexhet Islamaj

Bexhet Islamaj
Email: bexhet.islamaj@gmail.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bexhetislamaj

Summary

Accomplished Senior GIS & IT Consultant with over 23 years of experience in developing GIS solutions, IT systems, and project management. Expertise in ArcGIS, AutoCAD, VB.Net, C#, Python, and SQL. Proven track record in property registration, land use, environmental management projects, and system integration across Albania, Kosovo, and other regions.

Education

Master's Degree equivalent in Computer Sciences
University of Tirana, Faculty of Natural Sciences
1996 – 2002

Professional Experience

GIS Manager
Abkons sh.p.k., Tirana, Albania
September 2014 - June 2024

• Developed GIS solutions for the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP), integrating data from multiple sources into MS SQL Server Spatial.
• Led land easements acquisition and census projects, enhancing the Albanian Cadaster.
• Migrated and updated legacy applications using VB.Net and Python.

Senior Non-Key GIS Expert
Consortium IPF10 Planet / Abkons, Tirana, Albania
September 2021 – June 2024

• Managed flood risk projects for major Albanian rivers, including data collection, GIS mapping, and risk analysis.
• Conducted cost-benefit analyses for flood protection infrastructure.

GIS Developer (Freelance)
Land & CO, Tirana, Albania
January 2023 - December 2023

• Developed WebGIS solutions for agricultural technology transfer.

Senior Non-Key GIS Expert
Abkons / Skat Consulting Ltd, Albania and Kosovo
December 2021 - December 2023

• Developed water resources management systems for Kosovo.
• Integrated environmental data for comprehensive analyses.

Senior GIS Expert
COWI-IPF Consortium/Abkons, Albania and Montenegro
July 2019 - December 2021

• Conducted feasibility studies for regional broadband infrastructure development.
• Performed data management and GIS analysis.

Senior GIS Expert
Applus / Abkons, Tirana, Albania
January 2019 - March 2022

• Designed and implemented the Road Asset Management System (RAMS) for Albania.
• Provided consultancy services for the Albanian Road Authority.

IT and GIS Expert
Royal Haskoning DHV/Abkons, Albania and Greece
November 2013 - September 2014

• Supported TAP construction through GIS and IT solutions.

IT and GIS Expert
Lorenzo & CO, Albania and Kosovo
November 2011 - October 2013

• Worked on property registration projects in Albania and Kosovo.

IT Manager
NIRAS A/S (former BlomInfo A/S), Tirana, Albania
May 2010 - October 2011

• Managed IT systems for property registration projects.

GIS & IT Manager
Agency for Legalization, Urbanization and Integration of Informal Areas/Buildings, Tirana, Albania
May 2010 - October 2011

• Developed GIS systems for property legalization processes.

Developer (Freelance)
Roughton International, Tirana, Albania
May 2008 - December 2009

• Migrated Road Asset Management System to modern platforms.

IT and GIS Expert
Albanian Institute of Soil Studies, Tirana, Albania
October 2002 - August 2006

• Managed GIS and IT systems for land use projects.

IT Expert
Project Management Unit for Immovable Property Registration System, Tirana, Albania
June 2001 - October 2002

• Developed "Properties" and "Logical Control" software using Visual Basic 6 and MS Access database to support the Immovable Property Registration process in Albania.
• Provided ongoing maintenance and upgrades, including migration to .NET technology.

Skills

Programming Languages:

• VB.Net, C#, Python, VBA

GIS Software:

• ArcGIS, QGIS, AutoCAD

Databases:

• MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL/PostGIS, Microsoft Access

Data Integration:

• ETL processes for various formats

Other:

• Land easements, census, and asset inventory

Languages

• Albanian: Native
• English: Fluent
• Italian: Proficient

Certifications

• ArcGIS I & II
• Advanced Analytics with ArcGIS
• AutoCAD MAP 3D & Civil 3D

Memberships

• Active member of the GIS and IT community in Albania
• Participant in regional GIS conferences and workshops