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Rexford Ayeh Nyarko

Solutions Architect & Fullstack Developer
Accra
Rexford Ayeh Nyarko

Summary

An Innovative Solution Architect possessing an in-depth understanding of both software and network system design, with high effective problem solving and decision making skills, hands-on experience working with cloud environments (both on premise setups and the likes of AWS), database technologies, programming languages such as Golang, PHP, Java, Flutter, Android and over 10 years of progressive IT experience in various roles. Has strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences as well as great ability to understand and interpret client problems into viable solutions and products. These set of skills and more, has been vital in consulting on and undertaking projects for client with the likes of the UNDP, GIFFEC, AITI-KACE, Ghana Statistical Services, Ghana Revenue Authority, Ghana Cocoa Board - COCOBOD, Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, UTON-Engineering among others.

Work History

Draft.dev

Technical Writer (Remote)
03.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Explore selected technologies to produce detailed, yet easy to follow articles or tutorials on these technologies and how the can be implemented in specific use-cases.
  • Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
  • Followed company policies and editorial guidelines to craft thorough, well-written content.

GHANA-INDIA KOFI ANNAN CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE IN ICT

HEAD SYSTEMS
04.2018 - Current

Job overview

  • Provides technical consults for clients, assess business needs and problem areas to create focused solutions.
  • Liaises with the Research and Innovation team to architect and develop solutions tailored towards clients needs.
  • Lead mobile developer (Android Native and flutter for cross platform - IOS/Android)
  • RESTFUL API and Backend development using Golang and PHP (Laravel) with Postgresql and Mysql/Mariadb as main databases
  • Provide technical assistance to Research and Development team on implementation and deployment strategies for solutions developed.
  • Implement and oversee entire IT infrastructure of the Centre including network infrastructure, both internal and cloud based systems.
  • Deployments and management of mission critical services such mail servers, DNS, LDAP, Firewalls, VPNs etc.
  • Architecting, configuration and deployment of application/software solutions on premise and in cloud.
  • Drawing strategies for updating/upgrading and improving IT standards to match up with industry Standards.
  • Enforcement of policies governing use of IT resources.
  • Established network specifications and analyzed workflow, access, information and security requirements.
  • Enhanced availability of infrastructure through enterprise-wide planning, thorough testing, efficient implementation and comprehensive support.
  • Standardized job tasks and trained junior team members on industry best practices and standards.
  • Evaluated latest technology innovations and adopted cost-effective, useful solutions.
  • Worked with users to determine areas of technology in need of improved usability.
  • Maintained flexible schedule and responded to after-hours and weekend emergencies.
  • Made recommendations regarding information technology infrastructure overhauls.
  • Installed system-wide hardware components, confirming inter-operation and compatibility with Linux-based software distros.
  • Provided input on hardware and software purchasing, prioritizing return on investment to optimize IT spending.
  • Coordinated cross-site installation of networked systems, confirming post-install connectivity.
  • Maintained smooth operation of multi-user computer systems through collaboration with hardware and network engineers.

INNOVEREX IT SOLUTIONS & CONSULTANCY LTD

Solutions Architect and Lead Developer
04.2017 - 12.2021

Job overview

  • API and Backend development with Golang, PHP Laravel, Postgresql and MySQL/Mariadb
  • Design and Implement Cloud based and Hybrid Solutions and deployment Strategies.
  • Collaborated with client and interdepartmental peers to transform client requirements into turnkey solutions.
  • Analyzed client business processes to propose optimal software applications for unique requirements.
  • Architect solutions (software & network) based on client problem and requirement definition
  • Developed technical requirement documentation for new software products meeting clients requirement.
  • Plan and structure workflows/processes for functionalities in client solutions
  • Develop implementation plan, tasks & schedule for software development team
  • Ensure industry standards are implemented and met by development team.
  • Developed program schedules and monitored milestones, managing production flow to guide all production orders to correct and timely completion.
  • Researched latest trends and innovations in related sectors for implementation by team.
  • Assisted clients in fully integrating company solutions into current business environments, providing input on best practices and recommendations for maximizing utility of company solutions.
  • Evaluated entry and exit criteria for applications, working with clients to capture enterprise technical requirements comprehensively.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF GHANA

WEBMASTER
08.2016 - 08.2018

Job overview

  • Designing, developing and managing of content of official website.
  • Promotion upcoming activities via various social media platforms.
  • Dissemination of information to target audience via social media.
  • Identified and eliminated website bugs to improve user experience.
  • Provided front-end website development using Drupal and other editing software.
  • Troubleshot issues with websites and fixed scripting and use issues.

NIIT GHANA COLLEGE

FACULTY / IT TRAINER
04.2014 - 07.2016

Job overview

  • Provide conceptual knowledge on specific modules.
  • Train students in practical know-hows and implementations of conceptual knowledge.
  • Guide students through practical case studies and projects.
  • Ensuring students follow and apply industry best practices in their case study solutions.
  • Provide hands on training to corporate entities according to work environmental needs including both staff and management eg. Linux Server administration to Ghana Revenue Authority System Administrators
  • Supervised and monitored students' use of tools and equipment.

JSAVES FOUNDATION

IT SUPPORT & SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
07.2012 - 05.2015

Job overview

  • Creating Awareness of events to target groups through available channels of communication.
  • Promoting activities via various social media platforms.
  • Dissemination of information to target audience via social media.
  • Providing Technical support in hardware and network problems
  • Providing Technical support in MS Office Productivity Tools
  • Determined hardware and network system issues using effective troubleshooting techniques.

Education

University of East London
London, UK

MSc. Information Security And Digital Forensics
06.2021 - Current

IIT Madras
Madras, India

Big Data Analytic in R & Machine Learning
01.2019 - 2019.03

IBM MEA University
Online

IBM Big Data Developer Certification
06.2017 - 2017.08

IBM MEA University
Online

IBM Application Security Analyst Certification
01.2017 - 2017.02

BlueCrest University College
Kokomlemle, Accra

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
09.2015 - 2017.08

University Overview

  • Awarded Overall Best Student class of 2017
  • Graduated with 1st Class Honors
  • Nominated as Most Influential Student Software Developer in the Ghana Tertiary Awards 2017

NIIT Ghana College
Ring Road Central, Accra

Professional Diploma in Information Technology
01.2013 - 2016.01

University Overview

Network Engineering with Microsoft Technologies

Tema Secondary School
Community 5, Tema, Accra

West African Senior School Certificate Examination
09.2008 - 2012.06

St. Andrews J.H.S
Ocansey Junction, Madina, Accra

Basic Education Certificate Examination (B.E.C.E)
09.2005 - 2008.04

Skills

    Microsoft Windows Server Administration and Active Directory

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Certification

Big Data Analytic R & Machine Learning - IIT Madras India

Timeline

Technical Writer (Remote)

Draft.dev
03.2022 - Current

University of East London

MSc. Information Security And Digital Forensics
06.2021 - Current

Big Data Analytic R & Machine Learning - IIT Madras India

03-2019

IIT Madras

Big Data Analytic in R & Machine Learning
01.2019 - 2019.03

HEAD SYSTEMS

GHANA-INDIA KOFI ANNAN CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE IN ICT
04.2018 - Current

IBM Big Data Developer Certification (Mastery Badge) - IBM MEA University

08-2017

IBM MEA University

IBM Big Data Developer Certification
06.2017 - 2017.08

Solutions Architect and Lead Developer

INNOVEREX IT SOLUTIONS & CONSULTANCY LTD
04.2017 - 12.2021

IBM Application Security Analyst Certification (Mastery Badge) - IBM MEA University

02-2017

IBM MEA University

IBM Application Security Analyst Certification
01.2017 - 2017.02

WEBMASTER

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF GHANA
08.2016 - 08.2018

BlueCrest University College

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
09.2015 - 2017.08

FACULTY / IT TRAINER

NIIT GHANA COLLEGE
04.2014 - 07.2016

NIIT Ghana College

Professional Diploma in Information Technology
01.2013 - 2016.01

IT SUPPORT & SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER

JSAVES FOUNDATION
07.2012 - 05.2015

Tema Secondary School

West African Senior School Certificate Examination
09.2008 - 2012.06

St. Andrews J.H.S

Basic Education Certificate Examination (B.E.C.E)
09.2005 - 2008.04

Projects:

2016 – Event Video Streaming Platform

Client: Africa Open Data Conference (Ghana).

Functions: Stream live event (AODC 2017) to audience overseas. Provide avenue for joining discussions in various meeting rooms.

Role: Sole Developer and Cloud Deployment Architect.

2017 QUIZ and Exam Software( Web Application )

Client: BlueCrest College

Functions: Administer a quiz for inter-university competition on IEEE day 2017

Role: Fullstack Developer (Voluntary)

2018 Toll Mobile App & POS System

Client: Koajay Comany LTD

Functions: Provide a mobile solution for toll collection at bus Terminals in Accra. Provide realtime monitoring and accounting tools for management.

Role: Solutions Architect and Lead Developer.

2018 Location Specific Weather Prediction (Research)

Client: Linux Accra User Group

Functions: Provide location specific weather predictions.

Role: Dev Ops and mobile dev

2018 Offline Maps and Routing Engine

Client: Innoverex IT Solutions & Consultancy

Functions: Offline mobile maps and routing for projects in rural areas.

Role: Lead developer

2019 Waste Resource Map

Client: United Nations Development Programme Ghana (UNDP).

Functions: A map providing a location and other information on various stakeholders in waste management ecosystem in Ghana

Role: Solution Architect and Lead Developer

2019 Dihoni waste service mobile app

Client: Innoverex IT Solutions & Consultancy LTD

Functions: Provides on-demand waste and sanitation related services to end users and local governement

Role: Solution Architect and Lead Developer

2020 Transport Management System & Mobile App

Client: Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (Transport Division)

Functions: Provide mobile data capturing and management functions for transport departments and terminal officials including but not limited to records of drivers, vehicles, routes, etc. Digitizing workflows of transports department.

Role: Solution Architect and Cloud Deployment Engineer

2020 Virtual Annual General Meeting Platform

Client: Access Bank, Calbank, Stanbic, MTN, SG Bank, etc.

Functions: Provide a virtual platform for holding annual general meetings in midst of Corvid 19.

Role: Solution Architect and Cloud Deployment Engineer

2020 Document Management System

Client: COTVET

Functions: Collaborative document editing, file storage and sharing.

Role: Team Lead and Cloud Deployment Engineer.

2020 Elections Reporting System

Client: Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC)

Functions: Realtime Mobile Reporting and Analytics of collated results.

Role: Solution Architect and Mobile App Developer

2020/21 LAN Infrastructure Upgrade

Client: AITI-KACE

Functions: Implement current industry network standards, fibre optic technologies and network access controls.

Roles: Network Infrastructure Architect.










Published Articles

1. Simplify Golang Testing  with Testcontainers-go
https://bit.ly/golang-testing-with-testcontainers-go

2. Compare database/sql, GORM, sqlx and sqlc
https://bit.ly/comparing-golang-db-packages

3. How to Configure CLI Tools in Standard Formats with Viper in Golang
https://bit.ly/golang-cli-with-viper

4. How to Publish Your Golang Binaries with GoReleaser
https://bit.ly/golang-binaries-with-goreleaser

5. Golang Website Screenshots - The Ultimate Guide
https://bit.ly/golang-website-screenshots

6. How to Accept Payments in Your Flutter Application
https://bit.ly/flutter-mobile-payment

7. How to create your own Composer Package
https://bit.ly/create-composer-package


8. Understanding Software Dependency Management

https://bit.ly/software-dependency-management


9. Migrating a Postgres database to DynamoDB with Redpanda
https://bit.ly/migrate-postgres-data-dynamodb

10. Real-time analysis of data streams with Redpanda and Rockset
https://bit.ly/real-time-data-analysis-redpanda-rockset

11. Network microsegmentation · Tailscale
https://bit.ly/network-microsegmentation

References

1. Professional Reference

Name: Mr. Fred Yeboah

Position: Director Research and Innovation (R&I)

Organization: Ghana-India Kofi Annan Centre of Excellence In ICT

Email: fredericky@aiti-kace.com.gh

Phone: +233 26 467 9822 / +233 54 040 8080

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2. Academic Reference

Name: Dr. Sujith Jayaprakash

Current Position: Director and Business Head at NIIT Ghana OpenLabs

Previously: Registrar at Bluecrest University College

Email: sujith@niitghana.com

Phone: +233 50 040 4702

Rexford Ayeh NyarkoSolutions Architect & Fullstack Developer