Kofi Asiamah Darko-Mensah
Summary
Motivated IT professional with a solid foundation in cybersecurity and software development. Demonstrated expertise in Python and JavaScript, contributing to IT standards and security evaluations while enhancing operational efficiency and compliance across projects.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
IT Intern
Penplusbytes
03.2026 - 06.2026
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues promptly.
- Participated in code reviews to ensure quality and adherence to standards.
- Conducted research on emerging technologies to support project development efforts.
National Service Personnel & IT Standards Officer (Intern)
National Information Technology Agency
11.2023 - 05.2025
- Contributed to development and implementation of IT standards and policies, enhancing digital security and ensuring compliance.
- Conducted risk assessments and security evaluations to ensure adherence to national IT regulations.
- Delivered technical support and guidance on IT governance and cybersecurity best practices, strengthening overall security posture.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance IT infrastructure security and operational efficiency.
IT Intern
National Information Technology Agency
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Collaborated with senior IT staff on system evaluations and audits, identifying vulnerabilities.
- Contributed to development of IT policies and procedures enhancing digital security and operational efficiency.
- Participated in meetings and discussions related to the enhancement of IT governance practices and cybersecurity protocols.
- Reviewed and analyzed IT standard documents for compliance with national regulations.
- Provided technical support for routine IT operations and troubleshooting, ensuring minimal disruption.
Education
Master of Science - Cyber Security
Academic City
09-2027
Bachelor of Computer Application - [1st Class]
Parul University
India01-2022
WASSCE -
Penfield High School
Accra01-2019
Skills
- Cybersecurity assessment
- IT Governance
- Python
- JavaScript
- HTML
- Database Management
- Content management
Accomplishments
- Maintained a consistent work ethic and accurate work delivery, ensuring high-quality standards in IT governance and security.
- Contributed to the successful review and refinement of several key IT standards, which supported improved compliance and security across national platforms.
Projects
- Built a portfolio website, Designed and developed a personal portfolio website to showcase projects, skills, and professional background using modern web technologies. Implemented responsive design principles to ensure cross-device compatibility, optimized performance for faster load times, and integrated SEO best practices to enhance online visibility., https://senorita22.github.io/Portfolio
- Built an API for an advertisement website, Developed a scalable RESTful API for an advertisement platform using FastAPI, enabling CRUD operations for listings, user authentication, and category-based filtering., https://advert-api-9hqx.onrender.com/#docs/
- Built an API for FIXMYCITY, This was my final project at MEST Africa. It is a website to help citizens bridge the gap between themselves and authorities. It helps the citizens report issues from in their neighborhoods to authorities., https://fixmycitybackend.onrender.com/#docs/
Workshops Trainings
- Open Government Partnership workshop, MM/YYYY, MM/YYYY, Addressed digitalization, disinformation, and misinformation in Ghana.
- Network Information Security, Ghana-India Kofi Annan Centre of Excellence in ICT, 04/30/24, 07/26/24
- Web Development, MEST Africa, 08/2025, 11/2025, Equipped with the needed skills to build websites with Python.
- Digital Marketing, IOT Network Hub, 08/2025, 11/2025
Skills And Knowledge
Proficient in Python (statistical modeling), C++, JavaScript, HTML, Content Management Systems (CMS) for web design and maintenance, Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and mobile app development., Experienced with Microsoft Windows and Linux., Knowledge of network security practices from coursework at the Ghana-India Kofi Annan Centre of Excellence in ICT., Skilled in computer graphics and visual design., Effective communicator with strong problem-solving and teamwork abilities.
Timeline
IT Intern
Penplusbytes
03.2026 - 06.2026
National Service Personnel & IT Standards Officer (Intern)
National Information Technology Agency
11.2023 - 05.2025
IT Intern
National Information Technology Agency
08.2023 - 11.2023
Master of Science - Cyber Security
Academic City
Bachelor of Computer Application - [1st Class]
Parul University
WASSCE -
Penfield High School