Michael is an experienced Software Engineer who designs, develops and ensures that quality software solutions are delivered, timelines met, and complex technical issues found promptly fixed. He is self-motivated, a multi-tasker and a demonstrated team-player; contributing directly to product development, conducting technical presentations and working in an Agile environment with little supervision.
Technology Manager / Digital Engineering Manager / Software Engineer
2019 - Present (6 years)
Accra, Ghana
Developed and executed systems strategies to support the deployment of innovative fintech solutions for Zeepay.
Designed, implemented, and evolved development methodology to suit the needs of Zeepay and stakeholders.
Followed best practices for code development using sound software engineering principles to ensure that developed code is efficient, reliable, and fault-tolerant.
Designed and deployed new applications and enhancements to existing applications, software, and systems for clients of Switch Multimedia.
Participated in periodic technology overviews, evaluated methods and techniques for solving problems, and handled lifecycle and release management processes.
Identified and resolved complex systems issues on projects for clients.
Worked on one of Ghana's trusted online stores built with Laravel and Vue.js; using controllers that remained the same (REST API-based) and two different view structures for mobile and desktops. Customized the experience on the solution considering the touch-points for mobile with more room and flexibility for desktop as well. The SoluShop project is live and accessible to users in Ghana.
Zeepay Mobile Money is a large fintech platform that allows users to make transactions and pay for goods and services using their prefered mobile money wallet. The project involved working with an overseas e-wallet company and local regulators for the smooth take-off of the platform. It is accessible via USSD and WhatsApp - using real-time requests and responses on a USSD bridge, WhatsApp API and Twilio. The platform is live and accessible via the shortcode *270#.
Instntmny Business is a fintech platform that allows merchants to apply and receive payments from all over the world. It allows users to make payments via Credit Card, MTN Mobile Money, Vodafone Cash, Zeepay Mobile Money and AT Money. It also features self settlement to bank / mobile wallet as well as a REST API for integration with web and mobile apps. The platform is currently one of the most used platforms in Accra Ghana for merchant payments.
Education
Learn Advanced PHP
Udemy
2020 - Present (5 years)
PHP
TestDome
2020 - Present (5 years)
Nuxt JS with Laravel API - Building SSR Vue Js Apps
Udemy
2020 - Present (5 years)
Full Stack Web Development with Laravel & Vue.js
Udemy
2019 - Present (6 years)
BSc. Computer Science
Kwame Nkrumah' University of Science and Technology, Kumasi