Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Software
Interests
Work Preference
Timeline
Hi, I’m

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

9
years of professional experience
1
Language

Work History

National Lottery Authorithy
Accra

Database Administrator and Infrastructure Support
05.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • 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.

Zeta Technologies Ltd
Accra

Backend Developer ( Part Time )
02.2023 - 08.2023

Job overview

  • 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.

Youth Employment Agency
Accra

Senior Technical Service Manager ( Systems Dev )
05.2020 - 04.2022

Job overview

  • 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 for managing over 100,000 beneficiaries on various employment modules.
  • Conducted data modeling, performance and integration testing.
  • Analyzed client business processes to propose optimal software applications for unique requirements

IPro Solutions
Accra

Backend Developer ( Part Time )
04.2018 - 05.2021

Job overview

  • 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.

Youth Employment Agency
Accra

Technical Service Manager ( Systems Developer )
10.2018 - 04.2020

Job overview

  • 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

Youth Employment Agency
Accra

Developer Intern ( Compulsory National Service )
09.2017 - 08.2018

Job overview

  • 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.

Enet Ghana
Kumasi

Network Support Technician
07.2014 - 12.2016

Job overview

  • 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

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi, Ghana

Bachelor of Arts from Political Studies
07-2017

Skills

  • Self-Motivated
  • API design knowledge
  • Contiguous integration systems
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Programming

Software

PHP

Python

JavaScript

Postgresql

MySql

Ubuntu

Bash

Interests

  • Systems Infrastructure

  • Process Automations

  • Developer Tools

  • Automobiles

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract Work

Work Location

RemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Company CultureWork-life balanceFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing

Timeline

Backend Developer ( Part Time )

Zeta Technologies Ltd
02.2023 - 08.2023

Database Administrator and Infrastructure Support

National Lottery Authorithy
05.2022 - Current

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 from Political Studies
ANDREW ADUSystems Developer and Infrastructure Support