Samuel Kwadwo Obeng
Software Engineer
Aberdeen,ABE
Summary
Technically minded and highly adaptable professional with years of success in designing, developing, updating, testing, and evaluating software and applications. Track record of consistently delivering top-quality software and technical innovations to improve clients’ bottom line. Fast learner with proven ability to quickly master new programming languages, frameworks, and client systems.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Software Engineer - Team Lead
mPedigree
Accra
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Built and implemented anti-counterfeiting system with 100% success in product delivery by directing cross-functional teams, including Grascon, subsidiary of mPedigree, and software engineering.
- Designed Pan-African bio-surveillance system suite to prevent spread of Covid-19 in African continent whilst overseeing and leading team of developers.
- Developed robust, scalable, modular and API-centric infrastructures
- Delivered unit-tested systems within customer-prescribed timeframes
- Collaborated with management, internal and development partners regarding software application design status and project progress
- Participated in architecture, design and implementation of back-end features using Python
- Promoted experience with Kubernetes, Docker and Amazon Web Services
- Introduced agile methodologies and development best practices to division to enhance product development
Co-Founder, Software Developer
Akan Logic
Accra
01.2014 - 01.2021
- Built and executed software systems, applications, and software components with 100% success
- Facilitated client projects by selecting appropriate tech stack, systems design, and architecture.
- Integrated third-party tools and components into applications
- Worked with software development and testing team members to design and develop robust solutions to meet client requirements for functionality, scalability and performance
- Trained and mentored junior developers and engineers, teaching skills in Algorithms and Data Structures and working to improve overall team performance
IT Specialist
Schlumberger | Takoradi
Takoradi
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Streamlined offshore rig operations resulting in acquiring 100% success on network equipment setup.
- Patched software and installed new versions to eliminate security problems and protect data
- Configured hardware, devices and software to set up work stations for employees
- Explained technical information in clear terms to promote better understanding for non-technical users
- Maintained servers and systems to keep networks fully operational during peak periods
- Monitored systems in operation and quickly troubleshot errors
- Collaborated with vendors to locate replacement components and resolve advanced problems
- Performed server backups and changed and replaced backup tapes daily
- Suggested software and hardware modifications to reduce lag time and improve overall speed
- Patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks
- Rolled out software updates and applied server patches to thwart threats from penetrating networks
Internal Auditor
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Accra
06.2012 - 07.2012
- Established high-performance of reputable energy company in Ghana through creation of working process documents
- Expedited company’s staff output by 30% and assured that manual meet intended purpose
- Assisted Ministries Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in Accra, Ghana by leading and organizing software training programs.
Education
Master of Science - Artificial Intelligence
University of Aberdeen
Old Aberdeen, ABE 09.2021 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Ashesi University
Brekuso 08.2008 - 06.2012
Skills
Proficient in [Python, SQL, C, HTML, CSS, JavaScript]
Leading software development teams
Algorithm implementation
Big data analysis
Scalable software deployments
Design reviews
Database programming
API design knowledge
Django, Flask
Object Oriented Design
Application Security
Relational Databases
Creative Mindset
Production Support
Risk Management
Accomplishments
- Thesis (In progress) - Deep Learning Algorithm, University of Aberdeen, Scotland, UK, May 2022 - Aug 2022
- Build a novel deep learning algorithm for early detection and monitoring of mental health problems
- Thesis - Semantic Web Technology, Ashesi University, Accra, Ghana, Feb 2012 -Apr 2012
- Enabled community health workers to diagnose and treat patients in remote areas in Ghana by conducting researchutilising semantic web technology
- Robotics - Ashesi University, Accra, Ghana, Oct 2011
- Utilised exceptional engineering expertise whilst designing autonomous robot that navigates environment using coloursfor signpost.
Timeline
Master of Science - Artificial Intelligence
University of Aberdeen
09.2021 - 09.2022
Senior Software Engineer - Team Lead
mPedigree
01.2016 - 01.2021
Co-Founder, Software Developer
Akan Logic
01.2014 - 01.2021
Internal Auditor
PricewaterhouseCoopers
06.2012 - 07.2012
IT Specialist
Schlumberger | Takoradi
01.2012 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Ashesi University
08.2008 - 06.2012