Leona Tahiri is a digital transformation enthusiast with over five years of experience leading successful software teams. She specializes in enhancing performance, boosting customer loyalty, and forging strategic partnerships. As the Co-Founder and CEO of WeArctics, a creative agency specializing in professional photography, creative production, event management, and digital strategy, Leonata emphasizes sustainability and eco-conscious marketing initiatives.

 

Professional Experience:

• CURRENTLY- LinkPlus IT : Serving as a Business Development Representative, Leona focuses on business-to-business lead generation, contributing to the company’s growth and client acquisition strategies.
• LinkPlus IT : As a Product and Project Manager, she improved product development and marketing campaigns, managed project planning and tracking, and collaborated with stakeholders to define requirements and delivery milestones.
• Timberland : In her role as Brand Ambassador, Leona engages in marketing and creative content creation, promoting the brand’s values and products. 

Education:

• Steinbeis-Hochschule Schools of Next Practices: Master of Science in Business Management, specializing in Business and Organizational Psychology .
• University of Pristina: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology 

Certifications:

• In Motion Methodology: Business Consulting and Business Growth Strategies, UNDP Kosovo .
• Professional Scrum Master™ I (PSM I): Scrum.org. 

Volunteer Work:

• The Ideas Partnership : Provided educational courses in English, Albanian, and Mathematics for the Roma, Ashkali, and Egyptian communities.
• Labyrinth Counseling Center, Inc.: Mentored group counseling activities, facilitated individual consultations, and assisted in harm reduction programs. 

Skills:

• Business Consulting
• Organizational Development
• In Motion Methodology
• Professional Scrum Master
• Marketing Strategy
• Change Management

Languages:

• Albanian: Native or bilingual proficiency.
• English: Full professional proficiency.

 

LinkPlus IT 

A software development company specializing in enterprise solutions, established in 2013 and headquartered in Prishtina, Kosovo, with an additional branch in Skopje, Macedonia. The company has a team of over 50 professionals dedicated to delivering scalable and innovative software applications.

Services and Expertise:

LinkPlus IT offers a comprehensive range of services, including:

• Custom Software Development: Utilizing technologies such as JAVA (EE, Spring, Hibernate), Microsoft Technologies, Android, iOS, and QA Automation to build tailored solutions.
• Enterprise Application Solutions: Developing scalable applications for sectors like aviation and automotive industries.
• Quality Assurance: Providing both manual and automated testing services to ensure high-quality software delivery. 

International Presence:

The company actively engages in projects across North America and Europe, collaborating with clients in Canada, the USA, Germany, and Switzerland. Current projects include enterprise solutions for the aviation and automotive sectors.

Company Culture and Values:

LinkPlus IT is committed to ethical conduct and values, fostering a culture of responsibility, competence, and fairness. The management emphasizes sharing these principles within the organization to ensure every employee understands their importance in client interactions.