Kweku Kankam
Frontend Engineer
Remote
Summary
Detail-oriented, organized and meticulous problem-solver with an analytical mindset. Dedicated to achieving development objectives while producing impeccable code.
Implementation of functionality fixes ranging from easy additions and bug fixes to complex component additions on projects.
Well-versed in the culture of experimentation and strive for improvements through learning.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Frontend Engineer
TRAILERCENTRAL
Grand Rapids
12.2021 - 06.2023
- Deployed single-page web applications into production which served over 300,000 monthly visits. Improved Core web-vitals ( pagespeed.dev ) for application on both desktop and mobile.
- Consumed RESTFul APIs including Stripe Payment , Single-Sign-On services , ES instances and other data services.
- Teamed on user-centric design strategy in translation of UX / UI designs from Figma and business requirements into coded solutions. This improved new user retention and leads conversion with increase in revenue.
- I Integrated Advanced Google Maps ,Geo-Zoning, Ip tracking and location based content integration into web application.
- I implemented PWA using ionic framework , react js to develop features on multiple devices and platforms.
- Worked with team on SEO enhancement for both mobile and desktop platforms. Which improved overall hits on organic searches for web application.
- I worked closely with QA team to implement workflows on e2e and automated testing including browserstack.com physical device testing.
- I performed production code deployment on AWS instances using deploybot. With experience in Release management workflow, Git Branching workflows . Agile and scrum workflows.
Senior Software Engineer (Consultant)
Cyst Limited
Accra
11.2021 - 05.2023
- Consulted on Blockchain (Ethereum) and AI related projects
- Consulted on payment systems including Mazzuma App and SendLibra Systems using React Js and Php.
- Architected, developed and deployed decentralized applications using solidity to provide permission access to data at smart contract and protocol levels.
- Wrote highly optimized code and utilized smart tools and integrations to meet cross-platform user needs.
- Collaborated with engineering team to review application requirements, plan implementation details and estimate delivery timelines.
- Monitored automated build and continuous software integration process to drive build/release failure resolution using Docker.
Senior Software Engineer
The CodingMachine
Paris
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Developed a backend platform capable of serving 1thousands of users using Node Js, Express, sequelize, Passport Js. This backend served a Restful api consumed by various platforms.
- Developed an SSR application using NUXT JS, VUE Js, BootStrap Css, Vuex. This application consumed rich APIs provided by backend services
- Integrated traffaek reverse proxy system, SAML security protocols into web application.
- Balanced required design principles and technology standards with accurate product timelines and customer-specific requirements.
- I deployed application on a Docker instance. With deep integrations on GitLab as a suitable workflow for testing and release to production.
Mobile Developer (FullStack)
Cougar Investment
Accra
01.2019 - 10.2021
- Developed a robust, scalable, modular and API-centric Hybrid Mobile app. Using Flutter, Firebase, Google maps API.
- Built a Live admin panel (Back office System) with Javascript, CSS, React Js ,Hooks Api, Context Api, Node Js for app administration and monitoring.
- This app was made available on Play Store and App Store as CarryG0 app.
- Tested and deployed a highly scalable backend service capable of handling millions of requests from mobile application. Backend was deployed on a Linux Cluster with load balancing and Nginx Servers..
- Conducted data modeling, performance and integration testing on developed application.
Applications Developer
Lots Services
Accra
11.2017 - 10.2019
- Design and Development of a National E-Police System currently in Pilot
- Application Built to scale to over 2000 police stations across the country (Ghana)
- POS (Point-of-Sale) platform device programming (TelePower hardware)
- Restful API development for Lottery Services in Ghana interactivity with payment systems and POS devices
Full Stack Developer
ShrinQ Ghana
Accra
05.2017 - 10.2017
- Designed and developed CRM and Reinsurance Modules of a General Insurance Application
- Reviewed code, debugged problems, and corrected issues related to in-house applications.
- I utilized technologies stacks like PHP, Postgres, NotOrm, HTML, CSS Bootstrap, Javascript to design forward-thinking systems that met user needs and improve productivity.
- Developed functional databases, applications and servers to support websites on back-end.
- Oversaw and implemented automated build and deployment pipelines.
- Tested and deployed scalable and highly available software products.
Education
B.SC. - Computer Engineering
University OfGhana
Accra, Ghana 08.2004 - 07.2008
Certificate of Higher Education - E-technology
NIIT
Accra, Ghana 09.2003 - 07.2004
Skills
Javascript
React js
Vue Js
Node js
Front End Web Development
Frontend framework design
Engineering technologies
Java
Php - Laravel, Lumen
Docker, AWS,Digital 0cean Kubernetes
Mysql, Postgres, Mongo DB
Certification
Microsoft Open Door Conference
Affiliations
- National Society of Black Engineers
- International Association of Engineers (IAENG)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Senior Frontend Engineer
TRAILERCENTRAL
12.2021 - 06.2023
Senior Software Engineer (Consultant)
Cyst Limited
11.2021 - 05.2023
Senior Software Engineer
The CodingMachine
11.2021 - 01.2022
Mobile Developer (FullStack)
Cougar Investment
01.2019 - 10.2021
Applications Developer
Lots Services
11.2017 - 10.2019
Full Stack Developer
ShrinQ Ghana
05.2017 - 10.2017
B.SC. - Computer Engineering
University OfGhana
08.2004 - 07.2008
Certificate of Higher Education - E-technology
NIIT
09.2003 - 07.2004