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Frederick Ankamah

Frederick Ankamah

Accra,Greater Accra

Summary

Detail-oriented and results-driven Backend/Node.js Developer with over 8 years of experience in designing and developing scalable, high-performance web applications. Proficient in building server-side logic, defining and maintaining databases, and ensuring top-notch performance, responsiveness, and reliability. Seeking a challenging position to apply my expertise and contribute to innovative projects.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Backend Developer

AfriLotto Systems
09.2022 - Current
  • Led development of distributed microservices architecture for USSD system, improving system scalability by 70%.
  • Collaborated with frontend team to optimize API endpoints, resulting in 40% reduction in API call latency.
  • Implemented error logging and monitoring using tools like Sentry and Grafana, ensuring 99.99% system uptime.
  • Mentored junior developers, conducting code reviews and bi-weekly technical training sessions.

Full Stack Developer

Changeverve Ltd.
06.2022 - 09.2023
  • Single-handedly designed and implemented a robust change management platform using Node.js, enabling clients to seamlessly adapt to organizational transformations.
  • Built an intuitive and dynamic reporting module to allow stakeholders to monitor change impact and readiness in real-time.
  • Integrated a feedback mechanism into the platform, enabling employees at client companies to voice concerns and suggestions during change initiatives, fostering a two-way communication channel.
  • Architected and maintained the database using PostgreSQL, incorporating best practices to store, retrieve, and manage change-related data for hundreds of clients.
  • Regularly interfaced with the company's leadership and clients to gather requirements and ensure the platform met the unique needs of each organizational change strategy.
  • Provided comprehensive documentation and training materials, empowering clients to utilize the platform to its full potential.

Full Stack Developer

Real Studios Limited
02.2021 - 04.2022
  • Integrated third-party payment gateways in their flagship LMS like Authorize and MTN's Mobile Money API processing thousand's transactions worth thousands of transactions daily.
  • Led migration from MySQL to PostgreSQL, resulting in 20% performance boost and better query optimization.
  • Collaborated with DevOps team in setting up CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, reducing deployment times by 30%.

Software Developer

Henson Geodata Technologies
11.2017 - 09.2020
  • Designed and developed RESTful APIs for the company's silapha maps used by hundreds of farmers.
  • Optimized database operations with MongoDB, incorporating indexing and sharding techniques.
  • Implemented a WebSocket-based notification system, enhancing real-time user interactivity.
  • Collaborated with the security team to harden API endpoints using JWT and OAuth2.0 authentication.

Junior Backend Developer

Pizarea.com
01.2014 - 04.2017
  • Assisted senior developers in building scalable backend services using Node.js and Express.js.
  • Developed unit and integration tests using Mocha and Chai, achieving 95%+ code coverage.
  • Created database schemas and relationships using MySQL, ensuring data integrity and normalization.
  • Participated in bi-weekly sprint meetings and agile methodologies, consistently delivering tasks on time.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management

Valley View University
Accra, Ghana

Professional Certificates - AWS Certified Developer - Associate

AWS

Professional Certificates - Web Development

Udacity
Online
2017

Professional Certificates - Android Development

Udacity
Online
2017

Skills

Technical Skills:

  • Languages: Javascript(ES6), Typescript, SQL
  • Frameworks & Libraries: Nodejs, Expressjs, NestJs, Hapijs, Koa
  • Databases: Mongodb, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis
  • Tools: Docker, Jenkins, Travis CI, Nginx
  • Version Control: Git, GitHub, Bitbucket

Languages

English
Native language

Timeline

Senior Backend Developer

AfriLotto Systems
09.2022 - Current

Full Stack Developer

Changeverve Ltd.
06.2022 - 09.2023

Full Stack Developer

Real Studios Limited
02.2021 - 04.2022

Software Developer

Henson Geodata Technologies
11.2017 - 09.2020

Junior Backend Developer

Pizarea.com
01.2014 - 04.2017

Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management

Valley View University

Professional Certificates - AWS Certified Developer - Associate

AWS

Professional Certificates - Web Development

Udacity

Professional Certificates - Android Development

Udacity

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