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ANDREW ADU

Systems Developer And Infrastructure Support
Accra

Summary

Experienced backend developer with a personal interest in system infrastructure. Skilled in SQL and Database management. Smart and committed to staying up-to-date with new technologies and advancements.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

Database Administrator and Infrastructure Support

National Lottery Authorithy
Accra
05.2022 - Current
  • Set up and controlled user profiles and access levels for each database segment to protect important data for 4 departments.
  • Tested programs and databases to identify issues and make necessary modifications.
  • Administered, supported, and monitored databases by proactively resolving database issues and maintaining servers.
  • Created and updated database designs and data models.
  • Installed and configured middleware in Linux and Windows environments to serve over 6000+ Lotto Marketing Companies and 10,000 Retailers.
  • Developed scripts and processes for data integration and maintenance.
  • Utilized RDBMS tools and utilities to monitor, tune and optimize system performance.

Backend Developer ( Part Time )

Zeta Technologies Ltd
Accra
02.2023 - Current
  • Integrated third-party APIs from external applications into web platforms.
  • Worked in Agile Scrum team environment with high-tempo production cadence.
  • Developed server-side logic in Python serving over 5000+ customers daily via Unstructured Supplementary Service Data.

Senior Technical Service Manager ( Systems Dev )

Youth Employment Agency
Accra
05.2020 - 04.2022
  • Managed data for monthly attendance and salary payments for over 100,000 active beneficiaries under various employment modules
  • Oversaw continuous development of tools and workflows to manage critical business processes.
  • Rapidly prototyped new data processing capabilities to confirm integration feasibility into existing systems
  • Conducted data modeling, performance and integration testing.
  • Analyzed client business processes to propose optimal software applications for unique requirements

Backend Developer ( Part Time )

IPro Solutions
Accra
04.2018 - 05.2021
  • Developed Ghana National Petroleum Corporation Scholarship application portal
  • Developed server-side logic in Python and PHP to serve .
  • Built flexible, reusable code and libraries for future use.
  • Authored code in Python and JavaScript within Django framework.

GOTV Supervisor

New Patriotic Party
Accra
10.2020 - 12.2020
  • Gathered and submitted observational information in addition to required data points.
  • Conducted surveys and documented all responses.
  • Collected electorate data and voting information spanning over 38,000 polling stations across country with over 7 million voting records
  • Uploaded or transmitted data using secure protocols.
  • Assisted with developing data entry processes.
  • Corrected data entry errors to prevent duplication or data degradation.

Technical Service Manager ( Systems Developer )

Youth Employment Agency
Accra
10.2018 - 04.2020
  • Analyzed existing structures to create plans for modifications and improvements.
  • Designed, planned and implemented new systems and enhancements to existing systems to improve productivity.
  • Developed data warehousing solutions between software platforms to execute cohesive data information access for over 500,000 active job seekers.
  • Coordinated secure system access of users to various department systems and platforms

Developer Intern ( Compulsory National Service )

Youth Employment Agency
Accra
09.2017 - 08.2018
  • Brainstormed with engineering team to determine appropriate code testing processes.
  • Shadowed team members to learn new tasks and how to appropriately handle technical issues.
  • Developed reports using SQL server reporting services.

Network Support Technician

Enet Ghana
Kumasi
07.2014 - 12.2016
  • Maintained network connectivity of workstations, servers and network devices.
  • Logged, resolved and escalated on-site and off-site issues.
  • Traveled to remote office locations to install nodes and implement client software rollouts.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Studies

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
10.2013 - 07.2017

Skills

Self-Motivated

Software

PHP

Python

JavaScript

Postgresql

MySql

Ubuntu

Bash

Interests

Systems Infrastructure

Process Automations

Developer Tools

Automobiles

Machine Learning

Data Mining

Work Availability

monday
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Timeline

Backend Developer ( Part Time ) - Zeta Technologies Ltd
02.2023 - Current
Database Administrator and Infrastructure Support - National Lottery Authorithy
05.2022 - Current
GOTV Supervisor - New Patriotic Party
10.2020 - 12.2020
Senior Technical Service Manager ( Systems Dev ) - Youth Employment Agency
05.2020 - 04.2022
Technical Service Manager ( Systems Developer ) - Youth Employment Agency
10.2018 - 04.2020
Backend Developer ( Part Time ) - IPro Solutions
04.2018 - 05.2021
Developer Intern ( Compulsory National Service ) - Youth Employment Agency
09.2017 - 08.2018
Network Support Technician - Enet Ghana
07.2014 - 12.2016
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology - Bachelor of Arts, Political Studies
10.2013 - 07.2017
ANDREW ADUSystems Developer And Infrastructure Support