William Bellia

William Bellia

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Founder & Director at Kaapisoft | Driving Business Growth by Automating Processes and Integrating Systems

  • Education

    • NCC University of London

      2004 - 2006
      Associate’s Degree Business & IT IDCS

      First year of the NCC Degree in Computing. Modules included Programming, Business Analysis, Security and Management.

    • L-Università ta' Malta

      2008 - 2010
      Diploma in ICT ICT Diploma

      The first two years of BSc in ICT part-time course at the University of Malta. Modules included engineering subjects, software engineering, mathematics and algorithms and programming.

    • L-Università ta' Malta

      2010 - 2013
      Bachelor’s Degree ICT BSc ICT (Hons) - 2nd Upper

      The areas studied in this degree were computer science, such as Machine learning and algorithms, mathematics, software engineering and development methodologies, advanced programming using Java, DBMS and database theory, Business Intelligence and telecommunications.The final year project and dissertation consisted of implementing an intelligent homogenous network which minimizes packet loss while a source transmits an H.264 SVC video data to various receivers on an error prone network.

  • Experience

    • Maltanet Ltd

      Jun 2004 - Dec 2007
      Network Operations Technician

      Office IT duties, such as installation of software, day to day NOC tasks and providing second level support.

    • Maltacom plc

      Jan 2008 - Jan 2010
      BroadBand Access Networks Officer

      Implementation of automated scripts using PERL & PHP and front end support screens used by Customer Care and Support teams using HTML, CSS, Javascript & AJAXSuch support screens consisted of retrieving data from engineering systems and also configuring accordingly. Technologies for communication consisted mainly of sockets, hence PHP's socket api was used extensively together with threading/forking

    • GO plc

      Feb 2010 - Mar 2016

      Develop and maintain various BSS systems within GO's IT department using various technologies such as Java, Spring MVC, Drools, BPEL, Maven and webservices. Some of the systems which were under my responsibility were webservice API's, a verification system for client orders, a document & contract creation application, various BPM processes and GO's fixed number portability system. Developed also other applications, which interacted with various queues and process a large throughput of data efficiently. Development process usually consisted also of writing and executing a test plan which ensured quality prior deployment Show less Studied and analyzed various manual processes in outside plant department in order to standardize and automate where possible with a GIS system. This consisted of developing various tools using PHP and jQuery together with the implementation of BPM processes using the Joget BPM platform. Furthermore and integration process was put into place in integrating the GS system with the company's network inventory. Such integration consisted of translating certain data from one system to another on a daily basis. Show less

      • Software Developer

        Feb 2014 - Mar 2016
      • Junior Technical Architect - Network Inventory

        Oct 2012 - Jan 2014
      • Junior Technical Architect - Provisoning and Support Dev

        Feb 2010 - Oct 2012
    • Ascent Software

      Apr 2016 - Oct 2016
      Senior Software Developer

      My initial role was that of a Java Consultant to one of the company's clients. Tasks mainly involved in assisting in the rolling out of a system, while ensuring that well established design patterns and practices were maintained. Also served as a mentor in various stages of the development process.Experience was gained on the following technologies: - J2EE (WebSphere & Glassfish) - IceFaces/JSF - EclipseLink JPA - Oracle Later I was engaged in projects for another client, such projects consisting of MVC solutions and also implementation of intelligent algorithms. Technologies used were mainly: - C# - ASP.Net MVC - AngularJS & Bootstrap - Microsoft SQL Server Show less

    • Self-Employed

      Nov 2016 - Dec 2023
      Software Engineering Contractor

      As a software contractor the services offered focus primarily on system architecture consultancy, product development and project planning. Specializing mainly on Web Systems and Systems Integration, my services aim to provide a cost effective, reliable & robust solution while building a relationship with my clients.Some of the projects which I am currently participating in include high availability support systems, Geo Spatial Mapping tools & secure payment interfaces, while my clients range from Start Up companies to established companies within the Telecommunications and Internet industry.In case of queries regarding the various services offered, please feel free to contact me here. Show less

    • PaySecure International

      Feb 2017 - Feb 2018
      Product Manager

      Responsible for the ongoing technical development of the product while keeping the sales and strategy team up to date with any queries and also planning out development as required. Actively involved in the development of the product, my primary role is to keep the product competitive and effective.Developed on a proprietary PHP framework, PaySecure is targeted towards the Hospitality Industry, such as hotels and guesthouses, and its aim is to provide the ability for a client to receive credit card information accurately and securely, without using other non secure conventional ways. Using PaySecure, both our clients and their customers have their mind at rest that the credit card data is kept securely and deleted after it has been processed. Show less

    • Simplicity5 Support Software

      Feb 2017 - Jan 2018
      Senior Lead Developer

      As a senior lead developer, this role primarily consists of assisting directly the Chief Development Manager in the execution of often complex architectural solutions in order to provide maximum performance, reliability and security for our product. Participating directly in the systems design, my role is to provide in sight and knowledge in the ongoing development of the product.Based on an in house built PHP framework, Simplicity5 offers flexibility which its competitors in the market often cannot match, providing our customers with an out of the box solution yet flexible to quickly adapt to the customer's technical eco-system. Geared for the iGaming industry's customer support, Simplicity5 is already being used and tested in multiple gaming brands and casinos, and as a product it is quickly evolving into becoming a dynamic, distributed solution in which our customers can easily offload their support operations on.For more information please visit http://www.simplicity5.com/ or contact me directly. Show less

    • KaapiSoft

      Aug 2017 - now
      Founder

      Since founding Kaapisoft, I have served as the Director, guiding our team in the development and deployment of custom software solutions that address complex business challenges. My role involves overseeing strategic planning and execution to ensure that our technology offerings align with the evolving needs of our clients.Under my leadership, Kaapisoft has specialized in enhancing enterprise operations through advanced process automation and effective system integration. We focus on creating scalable, secure software applications that enable seamless data exchange and smarter decision-making processes for businesses.My commitment extends beyond project management to cultivating a culture of innovation within our team. I actively engage in mentoring our developers and engineers, encouraging continuous learning and the adoption of cutting-edge technologies. This leadership approach has not only accelerated our project delivery timelines but also ensured that our solutions consistently exceed client expectations in functionality and security.In this role, I have also prioritized building sustainable client relationships and fostering collaborations that drive mutual growth and technological advancement. Our dedication to delivering high-quality, impactful software solutions is evident in the lasting partnerships we've developed and the positive feedback we consistently receive from our clients. Show less

    • Born Digital, Malta

      Oct 2020 - Jun 2023
      Technical Architect/Consultant
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Bachelors in Information & Communications Technology (Hons)

      University of Malta
      Sept 2013
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Maya Universe Academy, Tanahun Region, Nepal on Nov 2015
      Maya Universe Academy, Tanahun Region, NepalAssociated with William Bellia