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Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
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Lucy BENTUM

Accra
Lucy BENTUM

Summary

Disciplined and committed full stack developer with a strong foundation in building secure, user-centered web applications using React, Flask, Node.js, and MySQL. Known for smart problem-solving and the ability to integrate technologies like JWT, Twilio, SendGrid, and Africa’s Talking to enhance functionality and security. Successfully led the development of impactful projects, including a smart lock system, employee portal, and a mobile-money-powered voting platform. Dedicated to delivering clean, scalable code, and real-world solutions that balance performance, usability, and data protection.

Overview

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Work History

Cybernest Technologies
Accra

Full Stack Developer With a Focus on Web Security
06.2025 - Current

Job overview

Education

University of Mines And Technology
Takoradi , Ghana

Bachelor of Science from Computer Science And Engineering

University Overview

Skills

Technical Skills

  • Programming Languages: Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, SQL
  • Frameworks & Libraries: Flask, Reactjs, Nodejs, Expressjs
  • Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL
  • APIs & Integrations: RESTful APIs, JWT Authentication, Twilio, SendGrid, Africa’s Talking
  • Tools & Platforms: Git, GitHub, Postman, Docker, VS Code, Linux, Netlify, Render

Cybersecurity & Security Awareness

  • Authentication & Authorization (JWT, 2FA)
  • Secure API Design & Input Validation
  • User Verification via Email/SMS
  • Awareness of OWASP Top 10 Vulnerabilities
  • Interest in Network Security & Ethical Hacking

Project & Domain Experience

  • Smart Lock Control System (software-based prototype)
  • Employee Portal with Role-Based Access (Admin/Employee)
  • Voting System with Transaction-Based Vote Tracking
  • User Feedback & File Management Features
  • Email/SMS Verification Workflows

Soft Skills

  • Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving
  • Communication & Collaboration
  • Time Management
  • Adaptability & Fast Learning
  • Attention to Detail

Affiliations

Affiliations
  • Passionate about continuous learning and self-improvement in technology and cybersecurity
  • Enthusiastic about community tech meetups and knowledge-sharing sessions
  • Interested in ethical hacking and exploring emerging cybersecurity tools

Accomplishments

Accomplishments
  • Led the development of a secure smart lock system prototype, recognized by peers for innovation and reliability
  • Successfully delivered an electronic voting platform, integrating mobile money, praised for usability and security
  • Earned leadership roles in project teams to drive technical decisions and coordinate development efforts
  • Authored detailed project documentation and tutorials to support user onboarding and developer collaboration

Certification

  • Cisco CyberOps Associate — Issued 2024
  • Introduction to Cybersecurity — Issued 2024
  • Java Programming Course — Completed 2024
  • MongoDB Fundamentals — Completed 2024
  • React.js Fundamentals — Completed 2024
  • MySQL Database Management — Completed 2023
  • C++ Programming Course — Completed 2023
  • Python Programming Course — Completed 2023

References

References
References available upon request.

Timeline

Full Stack Developer With a Focus on Web Security
Cybernest Technologies
06.2025 - Current
University of Mines And Technology
Bachelor of Science from Computer Science And Engineering
Lucy BENTUM