Sharr Boshnjakaj

Completed software testing training through Test IO, developing skills in exploratory testing, identifying application defects, writing structured bug reports, documenting reproduction steps, and capturing supporting screenshots.

Support humanitarian initiatives by distributing food supplies to families in Peja, Istog, and Deçan, and collaborating with Elkos Trading Company (ETC) during Eid al-Adha to distribute approximately 10 pounds of assorted meat per recipient.

Designed advertisements and signage using CorelDRAW and ArtCAM, prepared production files, and operated CNC machinery to manufacture materials to specifications.

Conducted structured surveys for European Commission and European Central Bank research initiatives, collecting business data on financing access and credit conditions while following standardized data-quality protocols.

Investigated simple sequence repeats (SSRs) in Marchantia polymorpha using DNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis, and primer design to study genetic variation and develop molecular markers.

Investigated Helitron-like genetic elements in Cryphonectria parasitica, analyzing sequence variation, genomic insertions, and expression using RT-PCR. Data used to construct a genetic-sequencing prediction tool for identifying helitrons in other fungal species.

Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biology with relevant coursework in Microbiology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Microbial Genetics, and Genomics. Remaining coursework includes Organic Chemistry II.