Junior developer based in Tirana

Samuel Xhixho

I build web and mobile products, then stay with the difficult parts.

I’m finishing my Applied Informatics degree and learning through projects I can test, break, and improve. My main focus is CircleChat, a real-time Android messaging app built with React Native, Supabase, PostgreSQL, and Firebase.

Current focus: messaging · notifications · database security · Android testing

Currently building

In development

React Native · Supabase · PostgreSQL

CircleChat

CircleChat started as a basic chat experiment and became the project where I solve the problems tutorials usually skip: stable pagination, notifications, replies, media messages, and database access rules.

  • Private chats connected to a real database
  • Notifications tested on physical Android devices
  • Stable pagination, replies, and media messages
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About me

How I learned to build things

Samuel Xhixho

I learn best when a project gives me a problem I cannot avoid.

I’m in the final year of my Applied Informatics degree in Tirana. I started with small websites and university systems, then moved into a mobile app where each new feature forced me to understand more about databases, APIs, state, and testing.

I do not present these projects as finished products. They show how I work: build something useful, test it, find what fails, and improve it. I’m now looking for a junior role or internship where I can contribute and learn from a stronger team.

NameSamuel Xhixho
LocationTirana, Albania
EducationApplied Informatics
AvailabilityOpen to junior roles

Technical toolkit

Tools I’ve used in real projects

01

Frontend

HTML & CSSJavaScriptResponsive UIReact Native
02

Backend

JavaPHPNode & ExpressREST APIs
03

Databases

MySQLPostgreSQLSupabaseDatabase Design
04

Tools

Git & GitHubPostmanVS CodeNetlify & Render

Selected work

Projects that taught me something real

Golden Crumb Bakery homepage

Responsive Business Website

Golden Crumb Bakery

I began this as a responsive-layout exercise, then expanded it into a complete multi-page bakery website.

  • Interactive menu
  • Product gallery
  • Clear contact details
HTML CSS JavaScript
Car detailing website homepage

Responsive Business Website

Car Detailing Website

A demo for local detailing businesses that usually rely on Instagram and WhatsApp for every customer question.

  • Services & packages
  • Previous work
  • WhatsApp contact
HTML CSS JavaScript
Elite Barber Shop homepage

Responsive Business Website

Elite Barber Shop

A practical barbershop demo focused on services, prices, previous work, location, and quick booking.

  • Services & pricing
  • Work gallery
  • Location & booking
HTML CSS JavaScript

Contact

Let’s talk about a role or project.

I’m currently applying for junior developer and internship positions. A direct email is the easiest way to reach me, and I’m also active on LinkedIn.