Career
Work Experience
Roles, internships, and projects that shaped my engineering journey.
- 1 yrAmaliTech
NSP Backend Engineer
CurrentFull-timeNov 2025 — Present Accra, GhanaBackend Engineer contributing to production software across backend services, databases, APIs, and cloud infrastructure. I work with cross-functional engineering teams to design reliable solutions using Java/Spring Boot and Python-based frameworks, with PostgreSQL, Docker, AWS, and CI/CD.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop backend services and RESTful APIs using Spring Boot, Django, and FastAPI.
- Design database schemas and implement data access using PostgreSQL and JDBC.
- Implement business logic, validation, authentication, and API integrations.
- Develop automated tests and troubleshoot issues across development and integration environments.
- Containerize applications with Docker and contribute to AWS deployments.
- Collaborate with frontend engineers using Next.js and React to deliver end-to-end features.
- Participate in code reviews, debugging, technical discussions, and Agile development practices.
Achievements
- Designed and contributed to a multi-stack AWS CloudFormation infrastructure, improving consistency and repeatability across environments.
- Contributed to zero-downtime ECS deployments, supporting safer production releases.
- Built and maintained CI/CD automation using GitHub Actions, improving deployment consistency.
- Developed backend APIs designed for straightforward integration by frontend teams.
- Contributed to production systems through implementation, debugging, testing, code review, and continuous improvement.
Spring BootJavaFastAPIJDBCJavaFXNext.jsReactGraphqlDjangoPostgreSQLDockerAWSGitHub ActionsCloudFormation - 3 yrs 6 months
Web Developer
ContractModernTech Solutions
Jan 2022 — Jul 2025 Ghana (Remote)Built software solutions while pursuing my Computer Science degree, developing academic and practical systems for students, schools, and small organizations. Worked across requirements gathering, backend development, databases, frontend development, deployment, and client collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Developed software solutions for student academic projects, including web applications and database-driven systems.
- Built and maintained an e-learning platform for a school, supporting digital learning and student engagement.
- Developed a school voting/election system to support organized and transparent student elections.
- Designed and implemented REST APIs, database schemas, and application business logic.
- 3 yrs 8 months
School Administrator
Full-timeRichard Excellence Academy
Apr 2021 — Dec 2024 Northern Region, GhanaManaged administrative operations, student records, staff coordination, scheduling, and parent communication. Improved data management and introduced automation to reduce repetitive administrative work.
Responsibilities
- Maintained and organized comprehensive student records including enrolment data, academic performance, and attendance
- Coordinated staff schedules, examination timetables, and academic calendar activities
- Automated repetitive administrative tasks to improve efficiency and reduce manual workload
- Oversaw procurement of school supplies, ensuring availability of teaching materials and equipment
- Supported teaching staff by handling administrative duties, freeing them to focus on instruction
- 4 yrs 7 months
Café Manager
Full-timeAlfa King Richards Ent.
Apr 2021 — Nov 2025 Northern Region, GhanaManaged daily café operations including staff, inventory, customer relationships, financial tracking, and business development. Introduced technology-driven workflows to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual processes.
Responsibilities
- Managed staff scheduling, inventory, suppliers, and daily operations.
- Tracked revenue, expenses, and operational performance.
- Developed customer retention and business growth initiatives.
- Introduced technology and workflow improvements to reduce manual processes.
Achievements
- 8 months
Learning Facilitator
ContractPlan International Ghana
Oct 2018 — Jun 2019 Northern Region, GhanaServed as a Learning Facilitator with Plan International Ghana's Complementary Basic Education programme, delivering literacy and numeracy education to children in underserved communities.
Responsibilities
- Delivered structured literacy and numeracy lessons.
- Tracked learner progress and reported assessment data.
- Worked with parents, community members, and programme coordinators.
- Adapted teaching approaches to different learning needs.
Achievements
- Developed strong communication, facilitation, and ability to break down complex concepts for diverse audiences.