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Ishmael Akaboa

@ishmaelakaboa

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Experienced Laravel Backend Developer with a passion for scalable systems.

Ghana

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking for a role that values innovation, offers growth opportunities, and fosters a collaborative environment.

I'm Ishmael Mawusi Akaboa, an experienced Laravel Backend Developer with over 6 years of professional experience. Currently, I work remotely as the sole backend engineer at Rovi LLC, where I specialize in developing robust and scalable Laravel applications. My work spans various sectors, including eCommerce, property tech, and education systems, where I lead backend development for flagship platforms like EfiePro and VCpastry.

My passion lies in creating clean code and scalable systems that provide real-world solutions. I have independently built complex systems such as ManageSch and Tripaddy, showcasing my ability to deliver impactful projects. Additionally, I run a YouTube channel, 'Go with Ishmael,' where I teach Golang basics through practical, beginner-friendly projects, further demonstrating my commitment to sharing knowledge and fostering learning.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Backend Engineer

Current

Rovi LLC

Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 6 months)

Solely responsible for the backend architecture and implementation of Rovi’s platforms, including building EfiePro, a Laravel-based property management system. Developed and scaled VCpastry.com, a custom eCommerce site for African pastries, and managed server provisioning via Laravel Forge and DigitalOcean.

Laravel DigitalOcean MySQL REST APIs Git GitHub PHP JavaScript

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Laravel & WordPress Developer

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Freelance

Jan 2018 - Present (7 years 6 months)

Managed and developed various web projects including ManageSch.com, a school management system, and Tripaddy, a ride-booking app with a Laravel backend. Built and maintained e-commerce sites like LaceekaBeautyCare.com and DigiworldImports.com using WooCommerce and Laravel.

Laravel WordPress WooCommerce PHP MySQL JavaScript Git HTML CSS REST APIs

Backend Developer

Masyvs Koncept LLC

Aug 2019 - Oct 2020 (1 year 2 months)

Developed academic workflows, student portals, and dashboards, enhancing the educational support services. Integrated REST APIs to streamline data exchange and improve system functionality.

REST APIs PHP MySQL JavaScript HTML CSS Git Laravel

Backend Consultant

Excelgate Solutions

Jan 2018 - Jun 2019 (1 year 5 months)

Digitized scholarship systems and automated form parsing, significantly improving efficiency. Built backend tools for PDF generation and record validation, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.

PHP MySQL Automation Data Validation Backend Development SQL