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Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
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Desmond Brown

Accra

Summary

Motivated Team Lead leader with a proven track record at Talent CoOp, driving cross-functional teams to deliver scalable B2B applications. Expert in agile methodologies and API integration, achieving a 40% reduction in release cycles. Renowned for strategic planning and mentoring, fostering high-performing teams and enhancing stakeholder engagement.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Team Lead Software Developer

Talent CoOp
01.2023 - Current
  • Directed a cross-functional team of 6+ developers to build scalable B2B web applications, reducing release cycles by 40% through agile practices.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders and product managers to translate complex business needs into technical deliverables, resulting in 3 successful product launches.

Chief Technology Officer

SocialPostsAI
09.2021 - Current
  • Oversee the technical strategy and product development roadmap.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to deliver AI-driven social media solutions.

Team Lead Software Developer

Gradia Limited
10.2020 - Current
  • Directed the development of web applications using React and Django.
  • Refactored core components to improve loading times by 45% and reduce memory usage.
  • Designed and implemented a comprehensive testing suite, cutting production bugs by 70%.
  • Built and integrated REST APIs for a character building platform, enabling real-time character updates for 5K+ users.
  • Ensured smooth frontend-backend integration by collaborating closely with UI/UX designers and React developers.

Backend Developer

BeNeverEnding Inc.
12.2021 - 02.2022
  • Identified and resolved critical bugs, enhancing system stability.
  • Developed utility services, reducing development time by 30%.
  • Led the development of AI-driven features, increasing user engagement by 25%.
  • Implemented scalable backend services using Python/Django and AWS EC2 Instances.

Coding Mentor

MEST - Meltwater Foundation
11.2020 - 01.2021
  • Mentored junior developers and introduced automated CI pipelines, improving code quality and deployment speed.
  • Trained over 20 aspiring software engineers in MERN stack development, focusing on clean architecture and agile practices.
  • Awarded Best Mentor by the cohort for delivering impactful sessions and personalized guidance.

Junior Software Developer

Mpedigree
03.2019 - 10.2020
  • Developed native Android applications and web solutions.
  • Collaborated in agile sprints with senior engineers, gaining hands-on experience in secure coding and REST API development.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Academic City University
Ghana
06-2028

Skills

  • Database management and API integration
  • REST API integration
  • Agile methodologies and software development
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Problem solving and performance improvement
  • Technical documentation and attention to detail
  • Team leadership and coaching
  • Stakeholder management and strategic planning
  • Employee engagement

Affiliations

PyData Global, Organizer, 2022, Collaborated with experts from Google, OpenAI, and NumFocus to coordinate the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion track.

Certification

  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate
  • Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
  • Chief of Staff School Certificate

Projects

Gradia Lab Web Application SocialPostsAI Platform

Languages

English
First Language
French
Intermediate (B1)
B1

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Team Lead Software Developer

Talent CoOp
01.2023 - Current

Backend Developer

BeNeverEnding Inc.
12.2021 - 02.2022

Chief Technology Officer

SocialPostsAI
09.2021 - Current

Coding Mentor

MEST - Meltwater Foundation
11.2020 - 01.2021

Team Lead Software Developer

Gradia Limited
10.2020 - Current

Junior Software Developer

Mpedigree
03.2019 - 10.2020

Bachelor of Science - Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Academic City University
Desmond Brown