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Education
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Jamal Mensah

Software Developer | Technical Support Engineer
Basingstoke
Jamal Mensah

Summary

An ambitious problem solver with a passion for working on complex tasks, and would like to join a team of like-minded developers or Support teams. Have much experience creating both logical and innovative solutions to complex problems. Always willing to learn new libraries, languages, and frameworks. Very thorough and precise in everything tasked, has a keen interest in Technology, and builds great products while focusing on user experience. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

11
years of professional experience

Work History

Sirius Support

Full Stack Software Engineer
08.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Successfully built thebackend for the proprietary Helpdesk system and phone system (via Twilio)
  • Integrating company systems with various client systems such as Jira, Intercom, Zendesk, etc.
  • Rapidly prototyped new data processing capabilities to confirm integration feasibility into existing systems.
  • Created proofs of concept for innovative new solutions.
  • Analyzed work to generate logic for new systems, procedures, and tests.
  • Delivered documentation for design decisions, estimating assumptions, code modules, and performance metrics.
  • Contributed ideas and suggestions in team meetings and delivered updates on deadlines, designs, and enhancements.
  • Tested and deployed scalable and highly available software products.
  • Worked with customers to define requirements and troubleshoot issues and architected and implemented new engineering applications to meet needs.
  • Performed development, debugging, optimization, and automation to support the implementation of products and applications.
  • Paired with fellow engineers to brainstorm ideas, debug problems and review code.
  • Managed 8 critical projects

Bolt

Customer Support Engineer
11.2020 - 08.2021

Job overview

  • Training new hires
  • Used remote diagnostic tools to identify sources of certain customer issues.
  • Configured and tested new software and hardware.
  • Systems management via Airtable
  • Data analysis
  • Delivered anexceptionally high level of professionalism and support to each customer, upholding thecompany's commitment to service.

Crossover

Technical Support Engineer
07.2017 - 01.2019

Job overview

  • Debugging and investigating software-related issues on client and cloud environments
  • Customer training
  • Deployment, migration, and update of SaaS and on-premise products
  • Internal documentation and software license management
  • Imported product knowledge from newly acquired companies
  • Communication and issue resolution via phone, Zendesk, and email for 22 products
  • Liaising with Account managers, Development team, and Sales regarding Customer requests and performing the role of product expert

Software Group

Level 2 Technical Support Engineer /DevOps Engineer
09.2016 - 12.2018

Job overview

  • Investigated new and emerging software applications to select and implement administrative information systems.
  • Wrote code and supported architecture in high-throughput systems.
  • Researched and identified new technologies to use in agile development environment.
  • Monitored automated build and continuous software integration process to drive build/release failure resolution.
  • Work on escalated issues by L1 support.
  • Manage local office Infrastructure and Technical IT issues.
  • Software deployment for our African and middle-east customer
  • Take ownership and coordinate resolution of customer's service requests.
  • Client presentation on ATM, USSD, POS and electronic banking channels.
  • Best Technical Support engineer, 2017 (Global Software Group award presented in Nairobi, Kenya)

Opportunity International Savings & Loans

Electronic Banking Systems Engineer
07.2013 - 08.2016

Job overview

  • Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis, and reporting.
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
  • Visited branches to ensure e-banking systems meet required standards.
  • Training facilitator for new products and product updates.
  • Write scripts to simplify daily tasks
  • Internal documentation
  • Monitoring e-banking systems.
  • On-call duties.
  • Temenos T24 administration.
  • Database admin duties.
  • Product testing.
  • Investigation, debugging, and issue resolution.
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects

Opportunity International Savings & Loans

Data Analyst
10.2012 - 07.2013

Job overview

  • Created various Excel documents to assist with pulling metrics data and presenting information to stakeholders for concise explanations of best placement for needed resources.
  • Synthesized complex analytics-derived insights into easy-to-understand, actionable recommendations for business users.
  • Detection and correction of errors on accounts and loan contracts in T24.
  • Generating Reports for senior management.
  • Temenos T24 transaction analysis.

Opportunity International Savings & Loans

Customer Support (National Service)
11.2011 - 08.2012

Job overview

  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • ATM custodian
  • Stock Management and Requisition
  • Cheque books Management
  • Accounts opening for individuals and non-individuals
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.

Education

Accra Institute of Technology
Accra, Ghana

Bachelor of Science from Information Technology
05.2024

Innovare Learning Center
Accra, Ghana

No Degree from ITIL V3
04.2014

GIMPA
Accra, Ghana

Associate of Science from CCNA- Cisco Certified Networks Administrator
12.2013

GIMPA
Accra, Ghana

Associate of Science from Oracle SQL Expert
09.2011

Zenith University College
Accra, Ghana

Associate of Science from Business Administration
06.2010

ST. Thomas Aquinas Senior High School
Accra, Ghana

High School Diploma
06.2005

University Overview

Business Student

Skills

  • Experience working in Agile Scrum teams
  • Helpdesk Dev - Zendesk, Kayako, Intercom, Freescout
  • Systems Integration
  • Web Development -MERN Stack
  • Python
  • SSO Implementation
  • Problem-Solving
  • Experience with alerting and monitoring tools
  • In-depth knowledge of relational and NoSql Databases (dynamodb and MySql)
  • Experience working with AWS tools and technologies ( Lambda, API Gateway, CloudWatch, RDS)
  • Experience working with Google Cloud tools and technologies ( App Engine, Cloud build, Gateway, API)
  • GIT
  • L2/L3 Technical Support
  • Self-Motivated

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Beginner (A1)

Referees

Miss Sheila Bimpong

Opportunity International Konongo Branch Manager, +233577616498


Nana Yeboah

Customer Service specialist Accra, +233208899047

Timeline

Full Stack Software Engineer

Sirius Support
08.2021 - Current

Customer Support Engineer

Bolt
11.2020 - 08.2021

Technical Support Engineer

Crossover
07.2017 - 01.2019

Level 2 Technical Support Engineer /DevOps Engineer

Software Group
09.2016 - 12.2018

Electronic Banking Systems Engineer

Opportunity International Savings & Loans
07.2013 - 08.2016

Data Analyst

Opportunity International Savings & Loans
10.2012 - 07.2013

Customer Support (National Service)

Opportunity International Savings & Loans
11.2011 - 08.2012

Accra Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science from Information Technology

Innovare Learning Center

No Degree from ITIL V3

GIMPA

Associate of Science from CCNA- Cisco Certified Networks Administrator

GIMPA

Associate of Science from Oracle SQL Expert

Zenith University College

Associate of Science from Business Administration

ST. Thomas Aquinas Senior High School

High School Diploma
Jamal MensahSoftware Developer | Technical Support Engineer