Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Web Application Projects
Mobile Application Projects
Timeline
KUSI-APPIAH SOLOMON

KUSI-APPIAH SOLOMON

Web Developer
Kumasi

Summary

Recent graduate with a solid foundation in computer science and practical experience gained through academic projects, internships, and freelance work. Proven expertise in developing consumer-focused websites using HTML, CSS, PHP, and JavaScript. Highly skilled at collaborating within teams, solving problems, and managing time effectively. Ready to begin a career and make significant contributions with unwavering commitment and determination.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certificates

Work History

Freelance Web Developer

SpecUp IT Solutions
01.2022 - Current
  • Managed 2 separate projects for the company during first year of work
  • Coded websites using HTML, CSS and JavaScript
  • Provided front-end development support, creating visually appealing designs that aligned with brand standards.
  • Enhanced user experience by implementing responsive web design and optimizing website performance.
  • Reduced load times and improved site speed by optimizing images, scripts, and other assets.
  • Developed custom web applications, resulting in tailored solutions for client needs.
  • Resolved technical issues promptly, ensuring minimal disruption to website performance and user satisfaction.
  • Oversaw back-end development using PHP to maintain website integrity.

Teacher's Assistant

Department of Computer Science, KNUST
11.2023 - 09.2024
  • Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
  • Graded assignments for over 900 students and reported individual progress to teacher.
  • Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.

Intern

SpecUp IT Solutions
10.2021 - 12.2021
  • Supported staff members with new web development projects, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
  • Gained valuable experience working with specific technologies like MySQL, PHP, PHPMyadmin, Javascript and ReactJS, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
  • Contributed to positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.
  • Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by promptly delivering custom-made solutions for our customers' needs, ensuring high level of satisfaction among clientele.

Education

BSc. Computer Science - Computer Science

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
01.2019 - 01.2023

Graduated with a first class honors degree.

Skills

Web application development: HTML, CSS, Tailwind CSS, React, NextJS

Certification

Microsoft Technology Associate for Software Development Fundamentals, 29n4 - XLJ2

Web Application Projects

  • Game hub: 2024-03-14 to 2024-06-08

Game hub is a video game discovery website, a clone rawg.io.


GitHub Repository: https://github.com/KASolomon/game-hub


URL : https://game-hub-chi.vercel.app



  • Mo-Cranes Company Limited:

Company website and spare part management system built using php and mysql.

URL : https://mo-cranes.com



  • Paradise Regained Hostel:

Hostel website built with php.


URL : https://paradiseregainedhostel.com/

Mobile Application Projects

  • StudyMate : 2022-07-01 to 2022-10-01

The project sought to help students set and achieve reasonable academic goals for a semester. This was done using their current CWA (Cumulative Weighted Average), a target CWA, their semester courses and their respective credit hours. Using this information, the application computes target scores for each respective course which if attained will give the student the desired CWA increase for that semester. This was implemented using Expo React Native, NativeBase and React Native AsyncStorage.


GitHub Repository: https://github.com/KASolomon/StudyMate



  • TradeIt: 2023-04-01 to 2023-08-01

This project aimed to provide a dedicated marketplace exclusively for individual students. Embracing a traditional e-commerce approach, the application served as a user-friendly platform where student sellers can upload their products and connect with potential buyers on campus. The libraries, frameworks and services used in this project include Expo React Native, Firebase, NativeBase and React Navigation.


GitHub Repository: https://github.com/KASolomon/TradeIt



  • Sunrise : 2023-11-01 to 2024-02-01

Sunrise is a simple weather app built with React Native, Expo and NativeWind, a React Native equivalent of Tailwind CSS. Sunrise is powered by the Tomorrow.io API.


GitHub Repository: https://github.com/KASolomon/Sunrise

Timeline

Teacher's Assistant - Department of Computer Science, KNUST
11.2023 - 09.2024
Freelance Web Developer - SpecUp IT Solutions
01.2022 - Current
Intern - SpecUp IT Solutions
10.2021 - 12.2021
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology - BSc. Computer Science, Computer Science
01.2019 - 01.2023

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