Kojo Nkrumah
@kojonkrumah
Senior Back-End Developer specializing in API and database optimization.
What I'm looking for
I am a seasoned Back-End Developer with over 10 years of experience in backend software engineering and systems integration. My expertise lies in API development and database optimization, where I have successfully reduced loan processing times by 80% for the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association. I am passionate about leveraging technology to improve operational efficiency and enhance user experiences.
In my current role at the Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research in Tropical Medicine, I led a team to deliver a clinical decision support system that integrates Large Language Models and WhatsApp for maternal diabetes care in Ghana. My commitment to quality is reflected in my code reviews, which have significantly reduced error rates. I am also proud of my achievements in automating data integration processes, achieving a 95% logging accuracy with InfluxDB.
As a founder of Eazi SMS Pro, I launched a bulk SMS service that has helped businesses and churches improve communication with their customers, increasing revenue by 20%. I thrive in collaborative environments and am eager to contribute my skills to a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and growth.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Software Engineer
Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research in Tropical Medicin
May 2025 - Present (2 months)
Led a team to deliver an MVP for a clinical decision support system integrating Large Language Models and WhatsApp for maternal diabetes care in Ghana in one month. Reviewed teammates' code to ensure high quality coding standards in the project and reduce error rates by up 70%.
Senior Software Engineer
Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research in Tropical Medicin
May 2025 - Present (2 months)
Led a team to deliver an MVP for a clinical decision support system integrating Large Language Models and WhatsApp for maternal diabetes care in Ghana in one month. Reviewed teammates' code to ensure high quality coding standards in the project and reduce error rates by up 70%.
Senior Software Engineer
Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research in Tropical Medicin
May 2025 - Present (2 months)
Led a team to deliver an MVP for a clinical decision support system integrating Large Language Models and WhatsApp for maternal diabetes care in Ghana in one month. Reviewed teammates' code to ensure high quality coding standards in the project and reduce error rates by up 70%.
Backend Software Engineer
Aptive Environmental
Oct 2023 - Present (1 year 9 months)
Increased ROI by 15% by implementing customer usage session tracking feature for analytics. Reduced suspended payments by 10% through enhanced management features on the payment system.
Independent Software Consultant
Bewsys
Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 6 months)
Implemented a data export feature that enabled the transfer of database records and binary files from computers in the field to the central server in the cloud, reducing wait times for reports by 95%. Employed a distributed systems approach using message queues, process managers, and Laravel Queue workers to deliver a high-quality solution.
Founder
Eazi SMS Pro
Jun 2018 - Present (7 years 1 month)
Launched a bulk SMS service to help businesses and churches improve communication with their customers. Developed an add-on for the WP SMS plugin to integrate with our SMS service which increased revenue by 20%.
Senior Backend Engineer
EBITS Company Limited
Sep 2014 - Present (10 years 10 months)
Collaborated as a senior backend engineer on a customized application for the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association GRNMA, reducing loan processing times by 80%. Led a team to successfully integrate our product with the core banking systems Temenos T24 of two major financial institutions in Ghana.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Management Information Systems
Currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Management Information Systems. This program enhances my understanding of business strategies and information technology integration.
Udacity
Nanodegree, Cloud Computing
Completed the ALX-T Cloud Developer Nanodegree, focusing on Cloud Computing. Gained expertise in cloud development principles and practices.
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Bachelor’s Degree, Business Information Technology
Earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Business Information Technology. Developed a strong foundation in both business principles and information technology applications.
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