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LASSEY ELLIOT KOFI AKO

Accra

Summary

Computer Engineering graduate with hands-on experience in full-stack web development, mobile application development, and network infrastructure. Demonstrated ability to contribute to production applications and develop scalable solutions using modern technologies. Experienced in collaborative development environments with proven skills in React Native, Next.js, TypeScript, and backend technologies. AWS and Cisco certified with strong foundations in cloud architecture and network systems.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Software Developer (Contract)

Kampaignlive
01.2024
  • Contributed to production web application serving multiple countries for event management, ticketing, beauty pageants, and awards organization
  • Developed new webpages and integrated them into main navigation system
  • Created organizer dashboard page for event management functionality
  • Implemented multi-language translation feature across the entire platform
  • Collaborated with team using Git version control for codebase management

Network Operations Intern

University of Ghana Computing Systems (UGCS)
01.2023
  • Assisted network administrator in resolving networking issues across campus infrastructure
  • Performed ethernet cable termination and configured networking equipment in data centers
  • Installed and configured WiFi routers in student halls and administrative buildings
  • Executed optical fiber cable termination and connections for high-priority facilities
  • Provided technical support to faculty offices, libraries, security departments, and residential halls

Full-Stack Developer

Coterium (Startup)
01.2024 - Current
  • Developing Proloda, a logistics platform for package and freight delivery using microservices architecture with Apache Kafka and Docker containerization
  • Building React Native mobile applications with TypeScript, implementing real-time tracking using Socket.io and Google Maps SDK
  • Contributing to microservices using Go (Chi framework) and TypeScript (Express) with PostgreSQL/PostGIS for geospatial data
  • Implementing CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions and managing infrastructure with AWS services (API Gateway, Lambda, RDS, Aurora)
  • Integrating payment processing with Stripe, real-time communication with LiveKit, and analytics using Elasticsearch and Timescale

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)
06.2025

West African Senior School Certificate - General Science Programme

Awudome Senior High School
01.2020

Skills

  • Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Go, C, SQL
  • Frontend & Mobile: React Native, Nextjs, Expo, HTML5, CSS3, Tailwind CSS, NativeWind
  • Backend & Frameworks: Nodejs, Express, Flask, Chi (Go), gRPC, REST APIs, WebSocket
  • Databases: MongoDB, PostgreSQL, PostGIS, Redis, Supabase, PlanetScale, Timescale
  • Cloud & DevOps: AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, RDS, Aurora), Docker, GitHub Actions
  • Machine Learning & AI: TensorFlow, TensorFlow Lite, YOLOv5, OpenCV, Edge Impulse
  • Tools & Technologies: Git, Appwrite, Apache Kafka, Elasticsearch, Stripe, Socketio
  • Automation & Data: Selenium, Beautiful Soup, PyAutoGUI, Matplotlib, Pandas, NumPy
  • Additional Skills: Advanced typing proficiency: 100-120 WPM with 98-100% accuracy, Experience with automation scripting, web scraping, and data manipulation, Strong problem-solving abilities with focus on practical implementation, Collaborative development using Git version control systems

Certification

  • AWS Academy Graduate - Introduction to Cloud
  • Amazon Web Services Training and Certification | March 2024
  • Skills: AWS Architecture, AWS Cloud, AWS Foundations, AWS Pricing, AWS Support
  • Credly.com/badges/47fcafc3-620f-4d35-9c72-e03070b39f1c
  • Network Technician Career Path
  • Cisco | April 2024
  • Skills: Cisco IOS, Network Troubleshooting, IPv4/IPv6 Addressing, Cisco Routers & Switches, Ethernet, Wireless Access
  • Credly.com/badges/9f06418f-dba8-4f44-8420-da8ad4d88c39

Timeline

Software Developer (Contract)

Kampaignlive
01.2024

Full-Stack Developer

Coterium (Startup)
01.2024 - Current

Network Operations Intern

University of Ghana Computing Systems (UGCS)
01.2023

West African Senior School Certificate - General Science Programme

Awudome Senior High School

Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)
LASSEY ELLIOT KOFI AKO