Software engineer · Full-stack developer

Emanuel DervishiI build things that reason, defend, and move.

I'm Emanuel Dervishi, founder and CEO of Continium. I work where AI, cybersecurity, systems, and robotics meet.

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Tirana, AlbaniaBuilding globally
Software engineerFull-stack developerArtificial intelligenceCybersecurityRoboticsSystems engineering
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About

I'm a software engineer and full-stack developer from Tirana.

I build production software across AI, cybersecurity, SaaS, and developer infrastructure. My work covers the full product stack: interfaces, APIs, data, deployment, and security.

As founder and CEO of Continium, I lead product and engineering across our SaaS portfolio. Outside the company, I build open-source systems including NanoLLM, Dotal, and DexHand.

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Continium ventures

A focused portfolio of software for decisions, security, developers, and personal progress.

Visit Continium
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Experience & capabilities

Building across products, platforms, and disciplines.

Founder work, client delivery, institutional platforms, and a technical toolkit that reaches from interfaces to infrastructure.

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Founder & CEO

Continium

Tirana, Albania

Building Continium into a multi-product SaaS company spanning decision intelligence, launch security, developer tools, and personal progress. I lead product strategy, engineering, design, and go-to-market across Continium, Preflight, Locality, and Keep Promise.

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Full-Stack Engineer

Harry Fultz Institute

Tirana

At Harry Fultz, I developed a school management website using Next.js to provide students with an interactive platform for creating and showcasing their projects, such as portfolios. This platform featured a live editor, enabling students to build and customize their projects in real-time with ease. I also integrated robust admin features that allowed school staff to manage user access, monitor student progress, and oversee content submissions. The use of Next.js ensured a fast and responsive user experience, while server-side rendering improved SEO and performance. By delivering this comprehensive solution, I helped enhance the digital learning environment at Harry Fultz, allowing students and staff to engage more effectively with the school's online resources.

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Delivering one-time and ongoing client projects through direct contracts and Upwork, including work connected with Fever. Projects span full-stack web applications, AI automation, microservices, and cloud deployments using Next.js, the MERN stack, and Docker.

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Full-Stack Engineer

Christ for Albania Ministry

Remote

At Christ for Albania, I served as a MERN Stack Developer, where I developed a dynamic blog website with comprehensive admin management capabilities. This project involved building the website using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React, and Node.js) to create a seamless platform for sharing church news, articles, and live events. I implemented an intuitive editor for creating and formatting blog content, allowing administrators to easily manage and publish updates. Additionally, I integrated live event management features to facilitate church activities and engagement. Beyond development, I also took on the role of managing the website, ensuring its functionality, security, and responsiveness, which significantly improved the church's digital outreach and community interaction.

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Full-Stack Engineer

Nehemiah Gateway

Pogradec ,AL

At Nehemiah Gateway, I worked as a Full-Stack Engineer on a project aimed at building a comprehensive school page for their organization. My responsibilities included designing and developing both the frontend and backend of the web application using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React, and Node.js). I collaborated closely with a cross-functional team to create a user-friendly interface that allowed for easy navigation and access to school information, resources, and announcements. I also integrated various backend services to handle data management and user authentication securely. This project enhanced the online presence of the school and streamlined communication between faculty, students, and parents.

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Selected builds

From first principles.

My favorite projects force me below the interface—into models, languages, and machines.

Explore the rest on GitHub46 public repositories and counting
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Hackathons & competitions

Pressure-tested ideas.

9 competitions across Europe and online—building voice AI, cybersecurity systems, health technology, VR, and urban tools on short deadlines.

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2026

RIT Hackathon

Tirana, Albania

Participated in the 2026 RIT Hackathon in Tirana, working in a rapid, team-based development environment.

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2026

CIT Hackathon

Tirana, Albania

Participated in the 2026 CIT Hackathon, developing and presenting a technical solution under a short deadline.

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2026

VBEHack Collab

Collaborative event

Participated in VBEHack Collab 2026, collaborating with other builders during a focused hackathon sprint.

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2025

ElevenLabs × Project Europe Hackathon

Warsaw, Poland

Competed in a 20-hour AI hackathon using ElevenLabs voice-AI to build a collaborative, real-time voice assistant prototype. Ranked Top 10 in Europe.

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2025

ESCS 2025

Europe (Team Albania)

Represented Team Albania at the European Student Cyber Security competition, solving web, binary, crypto, and networking challenges. Gained top-level CTF and security skills.

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2024

HackZurich

Remote

Developed a mobile application which communicates a victim's medical data from inside an ambulance to doctors at hospital.

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2024

Junction Tirana

Tirana, Albania

Participated in Junction Tirana, developing a prototype combining AI and mobile technologies to solve real-world urban challenges. Focused on rapid prototyping, teamwork, and pitch-ready solutions.

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2024

Devpost Hackathons

Remote

Developed a web application which aggregates social media data regarding cryptocurrencies and predicts future prices.

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2024

HackMIT

Remote

Developed a virtual reality application allowing users to see themselves in third person.

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Awards & distinctions

Recognition across cyber, engineering, and competitive building.

Albania · Europe
2025–26

Top mechatronics engineer

Recognized at Harry Fultz Institute for engineering work across robotics, electronics, and software.

Top 10 cybersecurity youth in Albania

Twice ranked among Albania’s leading cybersecurity competitors in the 18–25 age group.

2025–26

ECSC · Team Albania

Represented Albania at ECSC 2025 and selected again for Team Albania for the 2026 European Cyber Security Challenge.

Top 3

University Cyber Marathon

Placed in the national top three in a university-level cybersecurity marathon.

Have an interesting problem?

Let's build what doesn't exist yet.

I'm interested in collaborations around AI systems, cybersecurity, robotics, compilers, developer tools, and deep tech.

emanuel.dervishi.dev@gmail.com