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Benjamin Akrong

@benjaminakrong

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Senior full-stack web engineer building scalable, open-source applications with React, Node, and resilient APIs.

Ghana

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to build efficient, scalable web products in an open-source environment—owning architecture-aligned engineering, shipping reliable features, and collaborating with backend teams to deliver outcomes that match prioritized business goals.

I’m a Senior Full Stack Web Engineer focused on building efficient, scalable web applications using JavaScript/TypeScript, React, and Node.js/Express. At PurplewaveInc, I build and revise applications based on requirements while keeping design and architectural principles at the center of delivery.

I’ve also developed high-performing user interfaces and integrated REST/GraphQL APIs, with an emphasis on reliable state management, performance optimization, robust error handling, and unit testing. My work has included secure client-server communication and support for CI/CD workflows to enable smooth deployment.

Earlier, I led teams as a Software Engineer (Manager) delivering SaaS medical records and analytics solutions, and I’ve contributed across a range of product builds—from online school tooling and lead generation to web3 applications, NFT-related market analysis, and a variety of frontend systems. I enjoy transforming high-fidelity designs into maintainable code and shipping outcomes aligned with business priorities.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Full Stack Web Engineer

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Purplewave Inc

Oct 2023 - Present (2 years 9 months)

Built and revised efficient, scalable web applications using JavaScript/TypeScript with React and Node/Express. Developed applications in an open-source environment and ensured alignment with prioritized business outcomes.

JavaScript TypeScript Node ExpressJS RabbitMQ Elasticsearch Redis REST API Development React

Software Engineer (Contract)

Savannah Solutions Ltd

Feb 2023 - Dec 2025 (2 years 10 months)

Led the team developing and scaling an online school platform by turning high-fidelity designs into code. Integrated Jitsi into all meetings and managed recordings for future learning.

Team Leadership Web Application Development Online Learning Jitsi Meeting Management

Software Engineer

Lema AI

Jan 2025 - Jul 2025 (6 months)

Developed responsive, scalable, high-performing user interfaces with consistent data display and smooth user experiences. Built reusable components, integrated REST/GraphQL APIs, and implemented testing, performance optimization, and CI/CD support.

REST APIs GraphQL State Management Database Schema Design Performance Optimization Error Handling Unit Testing CI CD

Software Engineer (Contract)

Really Great Tech

Jun 2021 - Sep 2023 (2 years 3 months)

Built and delivered full-stack features across multiple products including a web3 Defi-Roulette application and SolidSignal. Led frontend development for Fitnuts and an OHIF-based medical imaging viewer, and contributed to a LinkedIn-based lead generation application.

React TypeScript Solidity AWS Lambda SST Transposition Angular Symfony WordPress BlueSnap OHIF Python LinkedIn

Software Engineer (Manager)

ToldoIT Limited

Apr 2019 - Jun 2021 (2 years 2 months)

Led a team designing and developing SaaS electronic medical records for medical practitioners. Supported creation of survey and analytics features and delivered a school management system, built with Angular and Laravel.

Team Leadership SaaS Development Electronic Medical Records Angular Laravel Survey Development Analytics Web Application Development

Software Engineer

Econnect Global Africa Limited

Sep 2017 - Sep 2018 (1 year)

Developed and managed a social media platform using Laravel and built company websites for data collection. Contributed to general IT maintenance and worked on the GodBattery project using Ionic for mobile and Arduino for hardware.

Laravel Website Development Maintenance Ionic Arduino Wireless Power Transfer