Available for opportunitiesHi, I'm Darian
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As a 18-year-old backend developer from Malta currently studying at the University of Malta, I specialise in building robust server-side systems with .NET and C# — including a verified contribution to the dotnet/aspnetcore repository. I push my skills further daily and enjoy discovering elegant solutions to complex problems.
Key Skills
Game & Backend Development
95%
Type-safe Web Development
95%
Frontend UI Library
92%
Full-stack React Framework
90%
Enterprise Backend Framework
95%
Database Management
90%
Containerization
70%
Version Control
95%
What I Do
Web Development
Modern, responsive web applications with React & Next.js
Game Development
Engaging games and interactive experiences with Unity
Backend Services
Scalable APIs and microservices with .NET
AI Solutions
Intelligent automation and machine learning integration
API Development
RESTful and GraphQL APIs for seamless integration
Work Experience
Full Stack Developer
CurrentGiG (Gaming Innovation Group)
Spearheading development of full-stack applications driving automation and configuration across multiple system levels.
Key Responsibilities:
- •Spearheaded development and maintenance of full-stack applications driving automation and configuration across multiple system levels
- •Leveraged robust and scalable software architecture to enhance operational efficiency
- •Worked extensively with Redis, Docker, and the .NET framework lifecycle to build and optimize solutions
- •Delivered consistent flowchart documentation to standardize processes and improve team collaboration
- •Accelerated deployment cycles through process improvements
Technologies:
Freelance Full Stack Developer
Freelance Development
Delivered 15+ custom software projects for clients across finance, gaming, and retail industries.
Key Responsibilities:
- •Delivered 15+ custom software projects for clients across finance using AI, gaming, and retail industries
- •Designed and implemented scalable and robust web applications
- •Integrated APIs and third-party services, enhancing product functionality and user engagement by minimum 25%
- •Managed full project lifecycle from requirements gathering to deployment
Technologies:
Network Intern
MITA (Malta Information Technology Agency)
Monitored and maintained network infrastructure across government offices and schools.
Key Responsibilities:
- •Monitored and maintained network infrastructure across 10+ government offices and schools
- •Ensured 99.9% network uptime across all managed locations
- •Diagnosed and resolved 20+ network issues monthly
- •Assisted in upgrading network hardware and infrastructure
- •Conducted vulnerability assessments and worked on remediation plans to meet regulatory standards
Technologies:
Tech Stack
Languages
Frontend
Backend
Databases
DevOps & Tools
Other Skills
Featured Projects
15+ projects deliveredOpen Source Contributions
Real-world impact beyond personal projectsdotnet / aspnetcore
tests / ResponseDrainingTests
Contributed directly to ASP.NET Core — one of Microsoft's most active open-source repositories with thousands of contributors worldwide. Work focused on the ResponseDrainingTests area, which validates the server's behaviour when draining response bodies before closing HTTP connections — a critical piece of infrastructure ensuring reliable keep-alive connections, preventing connection resets, and maintaining HTTP/1.1 protocol correctness under real-world conditions.
Test Coverage
Extended and hardened response draining test scenarios within the ASP.NET Core test suite
Protocol Integrity
Covered HTTP keep-alive edge cases ensuring the server drains bodies correctly before connection reuse
Microsoft Codebase
Navigated and contributed to a large, production-grade codebase maintained by Microsoft and the .NET team
Education
University of Malta
Bachelor's Degree
Software Development
Mastering advanced programming, algorithms, and database management. Currently ranking amongst the top in my class.
Giovanni Curmi Higher Sixth Form
A-Levels
Computing, Mathematics & Physics
Advanced studies in computing, mathematics, and sciences with focus on problem-solving and analytical thinking.
Certifications
.NET Framework Professional
Self-certified through professional work
2025
Full Stack Development
GiG - Professional Experience
2025
Agile Methodologies
Professional Practice
2024