Contact Info
Blerta Prevalla Etemi – Bio
Dr. Blerta Prevalla Etemi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computing and Information Technologies at Rochester Institute of Technology, Kosovo. She holds a Ph.D. in Computer Education and Instructional Technology from Near East University in Cyprus and a Master’s Degree in Software Engineering from South East European University.
With the academic rank of Assistant Professor, her career has been characterized by a passion for continuous learning and a dedication to fostering creativity and teamwork. She currently serves as an IT Consultant at Salience Consulting, contributing to the Balkan Digital Highway project for the World Bank, focusing on enhancing high-speed broadband access.
Dr. Prevalla Etemi also plays a crucial role in the National Broadband Competence Office at the Ministry of Information Society and Administration, actively participating in initiatives aimed at improving broadband services. In the past, she provided IT consultancy services to the World Bank, assisting with technical specifications for software related to the Bureau for Development of Education.
With over 17 years of experience, Dr. Prevalla Etemi has been a professor at Computer Science Faculties, specializing in teaching modules related to Software Engineering, Programming, and Databases. Additionally, she has held positions as a Dean and Vice Dean, where she played pivotal roles in academic planning, quality assurance, and leadership.
Throughout her career, she has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to education, innovation, and the advancement of information technology. She has earned numerous certificates through various projects, served as a keynote speaker at prestigious conferences, and acted as co-president of an international conference. Over more than a decade, she has been actively engaged in accreditation processes and has taken on roles as a coordinator and mentor for both bachelor’s and master’s students. Her significant contributions include numerous published papers in her field of study.