Kweku O.

Kweku O.

Senior Front-end Developer

Accra, Ghana
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About Me

Kweku is a Senior Front-end Developer with a focus on React and the latest front-end technologies and components to design, develop, and implement software solutions for different UIs. He produces functionality fixes ranging from easy additions and bug fixes to complex component additions on projects. Kweku excels in a culture of experimentation and strives to improve through learning.

Work history

UpStack
UpStack
Senior Front-end Developer
2021 - Present (4 years)
Remote
  • Creating and developing innovative software solutions for clients across a broad range of industries.

  • Participating in scrums consisting of cross-functional teams, both software and hardware.

  • Ensuring that features are being delivered efficiently and on time.

Cougar Investments
Cougar Investments
Mobile Apps Developer
2019 - 2021 (2 years)
Accra (hybrid), Ghana
  • Built and deployed a fully functional app integrated with back-end services and third-party APIs for Carry Go Africa.

  • Developed an admin panel for app administration and handled integration with Google Maps and deployment to servers.

  • Followed best practices for iOS and Android apps using Flutter and other solutions.

Lots Services
Lots Services
Team Lead (App Development)
2017 - 2019 (2 years)
Accra, Ghana
  • Led processes for the development of a national e-police system, making it scalable, resilient, and performant.

  • Implemented a REST API solution for lottery services with easy integration to different payment systems and POS devices.

  • Worked on assigned projects using sound design principles, industry standards, best practices, and client requirements.

ShrinQ Ltd
ShrinQ Ltd
Full-stack Developer
2017 - 2017
Accra, Ghana
  • Designed and developed the CRM and reinsurance modules on the Genova Insurance app.

  • Adhered to processes defined by the tech lead and contributed solutions for the app when necessary.

  • Identified, triaged, and corrected complex bugs and issues on solutions within the app.

Freelance
Freelance
Software Developer
2014 - 2017 (3 years)
Accra, Ghana
  • Developed Hope Bible Android app (Play Store) and Abooker Android app (Amazon app store).

  • Contributed to open-source projects on GitHub.

  • Consulted on various projects for clients including Accra-based EDEL Technology Consulting, Fekams Construction Company, and LakeSide Properties.

Portfolio

Front-end Team Lead - Lottery Management System
Front-end Team Lead - Lottery Management System

Participated in the design, development, and implementation of a distributed lottery management system, which comes with modules for lottery staking, draw management, calculating wins, payment gateways, and reporting. It includes web API integration on a PostgreSQL database and external APIs and barebones server architecture.

Front-end Team Lead - National e-Police System
Front-end Team Lead - National e-Police System

Implemented solutions for Ghana's national e-police system, which is at the pilot stage and can scale to over 2,000 police stations after full implementation. Delivered the Android app to consume APIs from different sources, with modules to work on POS systems. The front-end module handles image scanning and biometric processes.

React.js Developer - CarryGo Mobile App and Back End
React.js Developer - CarryGo Mobile App and Back End

Designed and developed solutions for a hybrid mobile app with seamless interactions with different back-end services and third-party APIs. Implemented the admin panel with features for app administration and monitoring and handled deployments to the server.

Education

BSc Computer Engineering
BSc Computer Engineering
University of Ghana
2004 - 2008 (4 years)
Certificate in e-Technology and Web Programming
Certificate in e-Technology and Web Programming
National Institute of Information Technology - India
2004 - 2004