Charles Annan
@charlesannan
Full-stack software engineer specializing in React and fintech tools, building blockchain trading UIs and web apps remotely.
GhanaWhat I'm looking for
I’m a full-stack software engineer with 4+ years of experience building performant web applications and fintech tools. I’ve been developing a React frontend for a Solana-based memecoin trading platform, focused on real-time data, wallet integrations, and complex trading UI that supports active crypto traders.
I thrive in cross-functional environments, collaborating closely with backend and blockchain engineers on transaction flows, wallet interactions, and liquidity pool monitoring. Recently, I built and optimized core trading experiences like auto buy/sell, manual buy/sell, PnL cards, and the LP Sniper tool—while maintaining scalability and reliability in a fast-paced startup setting.
Across freelancing and product delivery, I’ve designed and shipped full-stack solutions using React, PHP/Laravel, Node.js, and Express.js, including SEO-optimized WordPress work. I bring a practical mindset—from performance improvements (including reducing load times) to structured teamwork approaches like Agile/Kanban—so I can ship quality products and keep improving how teams build.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
React Engineer — Trading Platform
Akasuki
May 2024 - Present (2 years 2 months)
Built and optimized the React frontend for a Solana-based memecoin trading platform serving active crypto traders. Implemented core trading UI features and integrated with backend services and Solana for real-time execution and data synchronization.
Software Engineer (Freelance)
Self-Employed
Aug 2022 - Present (3 years 11 months)
Designed and delivered full-stack web applications for multiple clients. Worked across React, PHP/Laravel, Node.js/Express, and supported projects with SEO-optimized WordPress sites and databases in MySQL or MongoDB.
Web Developer
Translation Services USA
May 2022 - Aug 2022 (3 months)
Wrote, tested, and deployed full-stack code using PHP (Laravel), JavaScript, MySQL, and CSS (Bootstrap). Improved application load times by 30% and built an OCR feature for scanned PDF translation.
Web Developer
Road Digital Safety Assurance (RODSA)
Aug 2021 - Apr 2022 (8 months)
Developed a vehicle owner dashboard for tracking and managing complaints used by a four-person team. Built web-based data collection tools and deployed the application to Heroku with a PostgreSQL backend using Git for version control and code review.
IT Support — Land System
Lands Commission
Sep 2020 - Aug 2021 (11 months)
Provided on-site and remote troubleshooting for the enterprise land information system. Created and managed user accounts for staff and clients to support land service delivery.
Assistant IT Officer
Lands Commission
Sep 2020 - Aug 2021 (11 months)
Managed user accounts and administered GeoServer and Microsoft Server environments (2012 & 2018). Computed and uploaded geospatial data and maintained computer systems across the organization.
IT Intern
Ministry of Communications
Jun 2018 - Aug 2020 (2 years 2 months)
Maintained internet infrastructure and connectivity for the department. Assisted with QA for meeting data storage applications.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Ghana Communication Technology University
Bachelor of Science, Information Technology
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from Ghana Communication Technology University, completing studies in 2020.
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Location
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