KWASI OWUSU
Accra
Summary
Adept at driving project success and innovation, my tenure at Bsystems Limited honed my software development expertise, particularly in Python and PHP, and leadership skills. Spearheading IT solutions and enhancing data integrity, I've demonstrated a knack for problem-solving and team collaboration, ensuring optimal performance and stakeholder satisfaction.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Software Developer
Heatmap.com
12.2023 - Current
- I work as a backend developer, writing code for specific needs such as web performance analytics and email to subscribers.
- I am part of the data integrity team, responsible for ensuring the accuracy and speed of the data and metrics on the customer dashboard.
- I supported the AI team by performing Technical QA of the project for accurate element naming, classification, and performance.
Senior Software Developer and Head of IT
Bsystems Limited
04.2019 - Current
- I have written software such as Agency Banking Management Solution, Collateral Management Analytics Solution, and the backend for TouchNPay, a contactless payment solution for Android devices using their NFC capabilities.
- I serve as the company's Data Protection Supervisor and have interviewed new software developers. I have also helped prepare policies for our ISO certification.
- I developed and maintained software applications to ensure optimal performance.
- I have implemented complex solutions using object-oriented programming languages, such as Python and PHP.
- Investigated, analyzed, and resolved application-related issues on time.
Software Developer
GOMobile Advertisement
11.2023 - 01.2024
- This project connects to the SMSC of MTN Ghana and sends advertisements to certain users when they recharge their accounts or check their balances.
- I was responsible for managing and updating the backend code.
- I also installed and configured Prometheus and Grafana, connecting to the Jasmin SMS Gateway, to extract metrics from the Jasmin logs.
- Developed programs to automate processes and improve user experience.
- Created applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other programming languages.
- Integrated software components into existing systems.
Tutor
Aptech Computer Education- Ghana
03.2013 - 01.2016
- I taught Web Application Development using PHP/MySQL, MS SQL, Microsoft Office User Suite.
- Later promoted to Academic Head and Center Head.
- Prepared and administered tests to assess student understanding of course material.
- Conducted individual tutoring sessions with students to help them improve their academic performance.
- Provided comprehensive feedback on student progress, including areas for improvement and success.
Freelancer
01.2010 - 12.2013
- Developed websites, blogs, social media accounts, and web applications for companies such as Berock Ventures, Lisandra, Elkhart Fire, Building Contractors, and Civil Engineers Ghana.
- Managed emails and hosted websites for companies.
IT Tutor
Institute of Computer Technologies
01.2008 - 12.2009
- IT tutor for 2 Senior High Schools - Okuapeman Senior High School and Bishop Herman College.
- Provided individual and group tutoring sessions to students in IT-related subjects.
- Conducted assessments of student understanding and developed lesson plans tailored to their learning needs.
- Assisted students in developing technical skills by providing guidance on best practices for coding, software development, and networking.
Backend Engineer
MusicOnnect
- Company Overview: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.visitmusiconnect.app
- This app provides a platform for music artists, producers, and event organizers to connect.
- I engineered the backend, including all the APIs, for the mobile app.
- I also developed the admin portal.
- Https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.visitmusiconnect.app
- Developed and implemented RESTful API endpoints for data access, manipulation, and storage.
- Created automated tests to ensure the accuracy of backend code.
- Optimized database queries for improved performance and scalability.
FarmerBase
- A solution for key players in the Ghana Cocoa industry.
- It manages cocoa farmers, cocoa farms, harvesting, cocoa purchases, and purchasing clerks, needed services (weeding, pruning, etc.), monitors the cocoa farms, and assesses the farm to generate a farm implementation plan based on the results of the assessment.
Education
MSc - Data Engineering
Edinburgh Napier University
Scotland, UK10-2025
IBM Data Engineering Professional Certificate - Data Engineering
Coursera
11.2024
ATHE Level 7 Extended Diploma (Awarded A Distinction) - Computing Technologies
Accra Business School
Ghana08-2024
Google Project Management Professional Certificate -
01.2023
CompTIA SECURITY+ SY0-501 -
Udemy
01.2022
Certificate of Language Ability - English Speaking
01.2022
Certified Data Protection Supervisor -
Data Protection Commission of Ghana
Ghana01.2019
Certificate in Information Technology -
West African Examination Council
01.2015
Certificate - Information Technology Specialist
Global Computer Training Center
Ghana01.2005
Skills
- Technical skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Software Project Management Skills
- OOP
- SDLC
- JQuery
- TypeScript
- Python
- Jupyter Notebook
- Numpy
- Pandas
- ETL (using Core Python)
- MySQL
- MS SQL
- DB2 (Cloud)
- Django
- FastAPI
- Core PHP
- PHP Symfony
- GIT
- Asana
- Jira
- MS Project
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft Power BI
- MS Office Suit
- Pivot Tables
- Jasmin
- Prometheus
- Grafana
- Strong Oral /written communication skills
- Negotiation
- Trust building
- Decision-making
- Leadership
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Self-organized
- Scrum Master
- Problem-Solving
- Quick understanding of project objectives and goals
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Project documentation
- Software architecture design
- Functional and non-functional requirements gathering
- Project Planning
- Software Project Management
Professional Memberships
- British Computer Society, Professional Member, MBCS ID 995027887, https://bcs.org
- International Institute of Business Analysis, IIBA ID- 438993, https://iiba.org
- Institute of ICT Professionals, Ghana, Professional Member, ID 1000856, https://iipgh.org/
- Data Protection Supervisors Ghana, Certified Data Protection Supervisor
Timeline
Software Developer
Heatmap.com
12.2023 - Current
Software Developer
GOMobile Advertisement
11.2023 - 01.2024
Senior Software Developer and Head of IT
Bsystems Limited
04.2019 - Current
Tutor
Aptech Computer Education- Ghana
03.2013 - 01.2016
Freelancer
01.2010 - 12.2013
IT Tutor
Institute of Computer Technologies
01.2008 - 12.2009
Backend Engineer
MusicOnnect
FarmerBase
MSc - Data Engineering
Edinburgh Napier University
IBM Data Engineering Professional Certificate - Data Engineering
Coursera
ATHE Level 7 Extended Diploma (Awarded A Distinction) - Computing Technologies
Accra Business School
Google Project Management Professional Certificate -
CompTIA SECURITY+ SY0-501 -
Udemy
Certificate of Language Ability - English Speaking
Certified Data Protection Supervisor -
Data Protection Commission of Ghana
Certificate in Information Technology -
West African Examination Council
Certificate - Information Technology Specialist
Global Computer Training Center
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