Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Projects Worked
Volunteering
Hobbies
Timeline
SeniorSoftwareEngineer
Richard Danquah

Richard Danquah

Accra

Summary

I am a goal-driven software engineer who specializes in creating high-performance applications and backend services for businesses and individuals. Throughout my career, I have successfully developed numerous fully functional and user-friendly applications for Web, Android and IOS platforms. My experience spans various technology stacks, including Node JS, JavaScript, Python, PHP, Flutter and I also have some familiarity with Elixir and Ruby.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Software Engineer

Garage Mobility Limited
02.2022 - Current
  • Developed a marketplace that bridges the gap by serving as a one stop wholesale parts marketplace, supporting retailers to get the parts needed to keep Africa’s transportation engine operating.
  • Spearheaded development of cutting-edge infrastructure to drive successfully defined, developed and deployed 4 large-scale projects over 2 years.
  • Championed best practices to yield 90% increase in quality code,
  • Leveraged expertise in server-side, client side and database technologies including Node JS, Nest JS, Python, React JS, and Mongo DB, Mentored 3 staff, strengthening technical craft and skill of software development teams.
  • Rigorously quality-checked code to enhance performance standards, following Agile.
  • Collaborated with team members to create applications' system analysis based on client requirements.
  • Assessed costs and risks associated with developing new features and products.

Founder

Coderich Softwares Enterprise
03.2021 - 02.2022
  • Train young people of the ages of 5-15 years how to code using scratch.
  • Developed a robust mobile application for Mills Media named Afrotales+.
  • Developed a responsive entertainment website and robust mobile application for Aukiss Media named Aukiss TV.

Full Stack Software Developer

Ecotel Technologies Limited
06.2019 - 02.2021
  • Developed Delivery Service API, serving both customer and driver apps using Node JS, Nest JS and Firebase services.
  • Developed proposals for clients, outlining project scope and timeline.
  • Developed a robust HR payroll and attendance system using geofence technology, AWS Facial Recognition, Laravel, Vue JS, Firebase Push Notifications, Flutter for attendance app and MySQL database.
  • Facilitated communication between office personnel, subcontractors and customers.
  • Documented processes carefully and delivered data sheets detailing project data and Identified root causes and implemented permanent solutions in support of programme.
  • Mentored junior team members, providing encouragement and engineering training.

Application Software Developer

AppsNmobile Solutions Limited
09.2016 - 05.2019
  • Developed a virtual point of sale system. A USSD-enabled application that merchants can use to facilitate their collections from customers. comes with a Merchants Dashboard to view collections. using Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL and Elixir.
  • Maintained detailed knowledge of languages and frameworks, including Ruby.
  • Managed approximately 50,000 incoming requests per day from the applications.
  • Coded and tested program modifications and upgrades.
  • Adhered to stakeholder guidelines to meet project requirements.
  • Supported designers in user interface development.

Education

Training - Training in Project Management

Maxim Nyansa IT Solutions
Accra,Ghana
08-2016

Bachelor of Arts - Computer Science With Statistics

University of Ghana
Accra, Ghana
05-2016

High School Diploma -

Kumasi Academy
Kumasi,Ghana
06-2012

Skills

  • API Designing
  • Node js
  • React, JS
  • Python,
  • Ruby,
  • PHP (Laravel) Projects
  • Javascript(Nodejs)
  • App development: Flutter & Dart,
  • Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB
  • Platform : AWS Cloud
  • GIT version control, Linux Command
  • Agile methodologies (SAFe, Scrum)
  • Trello
  • Linux (Terminal Commands, Bash/Shell)

Certification

React JS Certificate from Adenla

GOETHE-ZERTIFIKAT A1

EXIN Agile Scrum Foundation

Languages

German
Beginner (A1)
English
Upper intermediate (B2)

Projects Worked

  • Training/Teaching: https://web.facebook.com/thewinklesschool/photos/pcb.25952810107054

46/2595272704039610/

  • Garage app: Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.garagemobility.garageops&hl=en

IOS: https://apps.apple.com/gh/app/garageops/id1668626321

  • Afrotales app: Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.millsmedia.afrotalesplus&pcampaignid=web_share .

IOS: https://apps.apple.com/gh/app/afrotales/id6472680902

  • Aukiss TV app: Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aukiss.aukiss_app&pcampaignid=web_share .

IOS: https://apps.apple.com/gh/app/aukiss-tv/id1534585800

  • Aukiss TV website: https://aukiss.tv/
  • Adom Give and Gain Volunteering: https://www.adomgiveandgain.com/index.php


Volunteering

  • I trained young pupils aged 5-15 to code, helping them harness the power of technology.
  • I have worked with Adom Give and Gain Foundation to donate computers and set up IT labs in underprivileged schools and villages across Ghana.

Hobbies

  • Playing the Bass guitar
  • Learning new programming languages
  • Football

Timeline

Senior Software Engineer

Garage Mobility Limited
02.2022 - Current

Founder

Coderich Softwares Enterprise
03.2021 - 02.2022

Full Stack Software Developer

Ecotel Technologies Limited
06.2019 - 02.2021

Application Software Developer

AppsNmobile Solutions Limited
09.2016 - 05.2019

Training - Training in Project Management

Maxim Nyansa IT Solutions

Bachelor of Arts - Computer Science With Statistics

University of Ghana

High School Diploma -

Kumasi Academy
Richard Danquah