Experience

I help teams ship resilient platforms, from high-volume fintech rails to AI-powered customer support systems while mentoring engineers and aligning delivery with business outcomes.

Scale & Reliability

Built event-driven and cloud-native platforms that process millions in transactions with 99.9% uptime.

Systems Architecture

Architect resilient microservices, integrations, and automation that keep complex operations aligned.

Leadership & Mentorship

Coach engineers, lead cross-functional squads, and create learning communities that amplify impact.

Backend ArchitectureEvent-Driven SystemsRealtime ProcessingDevOps AutomationTechnical LeadershipMentorship & Enablement

Backend Engineer

Purple Wave Auction (via DevOps Africa)

Sep 2024 - Present
Current Role

Building tools for efficient equipment appraisal workflows with real-time media uploads and data syncing between systems. Architecting resilient backend systems and scalable microservices for auction operations.

Streamlined equipment appraisal workflows with real-time data synchronization and media processing
  • Introduced an event-driven media ingestion pipeline that keeps appraisal teams in sync without blocking the UI.
  • Set up performance dashboards and service health probes that expose cycle-time metrics for operations leaders.
Ruby on RailsNestJSPostgreSQLAWSDockerReal-time SyncMedia Processing

Full Stack Software Engineer

Wewire Africa

Dec 2022 - Aug 2024

Designed and built transaction processing systems, KYC workflows, and digital wallet features. Implemented real-time APIs and payment integrations serving thousands of users with TypeScript and NestJS.

Processed millions in transactions with 99.9% uptime
  • Launched PCI-conscious transaction microservices with automated reconciliation and alerting workflows.
  • Co-led squad delivering KYC, virtual cards, and digital wallet experiences for thousands of customers.
NestJSNext.jsReactPostgreSQLAWS

Software Engineer

turntabl

Sep 2022 - May 2023

Completed intensive post-graduate software development training and developed specialized article generation tool using Java with GSuite and OpenAI API integration. Collaborated on trading system development using Spring Boot.

Automated content generation reducing manual work by 80%
  • Delivered OpenAI-powered article generation service with Java and GSuite automation for editorial teams.
  • Pair-programmed on equities trading platform components using Spring Boot and AWS tooling.
JavaSpring BootOpenAIGSuitePythonDesign Patterns

Software Engineer

Vodafone

Aug 2021 - Feb 2023

Built and maintained microservices powering Vodafone's Digital Assistant (TOBi). Participated in full software development lifecycle from concept to deployment and ongoing support.

Maintained critical microservices ensuring high availability and performance of AI-powered customer assistant
  • Maintained conversational AI microservices with SLO-driven monitoring and on-call rotations.
  • Shipped REST APIs that integrate CRM, analytics, and NLP services serving millions of Vodafone subscribers.
Node.jsTypeScriptMicroservicesAWSREST APIs

Software Developer

Self Employed (Freelance)

Sep 2019 - Dec 2022

Offered custom software solutions specializing in web development and cloud DevOps. Developed high-quality bespoke applications including Expensify, 3Blocks, and KnackApp.

Delivered 10+ projects with 100% client satisfaction
  • Consulted on greenfield builds from ideation to launch across fintech, logistics, and education clients.
  • Containerized deployments on AWS to deliver observable, maintainable platforms tailored to each business.
ReactNode.jsAWSGraphQLTypeScript

Technical Team Lead

BloomTech

Mar 2020 - Aug 2020

Mentored 11 students on effective learning and problem-solving. Reviewed code, organized 15+ after-hour sessions, facilitated daily standups, and enhanced student engagement.

Improved student retention by 40% and code quality standards
  • Designed curricula and after-hour sessions that boosted learner engagement and shipped production-ready labs.
  • Facilitated code reviews, agile rituals, and mentorship that elevated 11 engineers-in-training.
Team LeadershipMentoringCode ReviewAgilePublic Speaking

Frontend Developer

Complete Farmer

May 2019 - Aug 2019

Collaborated with agile team to design and develop reusable components. Significantly improved UI performance and accessibility while ensuring technical feasibility of designs.

Improved page load time by 45% and accessibility score to 95+
  • Refactored React architecture into reusable design system components with better performance budgets.
  • Partnered with designers to ship accessibility improvements that hit AA targets across the platform.
ReactReduxJavaScriptAgileUI/UX

Subject Teacher - Science, Mathematics, ICT

Ghana Education Service

Sep 2016 - May 2019

Developed and delivered teaching instructions in multiple subjects. Assessed student performance and mentored students on course selection for further studies.

Mentored 200+ students with 85% pass rate
  • Built interdisciplinary lesson plans that blended science, mathematics, and ICT for diverse classrooms.
  • Guided students on academic pathways and career planning resulting in 85% exam pass rates.
TeachingFacilitationPublic SpeakingLeadership

Next chapter

Let's design your next resilient platform launch

I partner with product, platform, and leadership teams to architect systems, unblock delivery, and mentor the engineers who will keep them running.

  • Architecture sprints for complex integrations and event-driven flows
  • DevOps enablement that introduces automation without disrupting delivery
  • Technical leadership support to scale teams and align stakeholders