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Samuel Ackon

@samuelackon

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Software Engineer focused on enhancing user experience through innovative solutions.

Ghana

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters innovation, collaboration, and opportunities for growth.

I am a dedicated Software Engineer with a strong foundation in crafting efficient solutions using modern web technologies such as Next.js and React. My experience includes successfully deploying applications that enhance user experience and reduce downtime, all while collaborating effectively within team settings. I have a proven track record of optimizing code, mentoring junior developers, and aligning project deliverables with business objectives.

Throughout my career, I have engineered multiple applications, engaged with product managers to prioritize features, and improved continuous integration practices. My commitment to excellence is evident in my ability to enhance testing processes and streamline operations, resulting in significant productivity gains. I am driven to leverage my skills and experience to contribute to a Front End Software Engineer role that values innovation and user-centric design.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Lead Frontend Engineer

WalterGates Ghana Limited

Feb 2025 - Mar 2025 (1 month)

Led development of a Next.js/TypeScript real estate rental admin and payment frontend, increasing user satisfaction by 25%, reducing transaction errors by 15%, and boosting engagement by 30%.

Next.js TypeScript React Frontend Architecture Payment Integration Performance Tuning

Software Engineer

QBE Limited

Sep 2024 - Feb 2025 (5 months)

Built full-stack solutions with Vue.js and Node.js that improved operational efficiency by 15%, delivered an HR platform reducing admin overhead by 20%, and implemented a DVLA tracking system improving data accuracy by 95%.

Vue.Js Node API Design Full Stack Real Time Systems Performance Optimization PostgreSQL MySQL

Web Developer

ReactOut

Jul 2024 - Sep 2024 (2 months)

Created a web app to help users find Churches of Christ branches in Ghana, featuring location markers and routing functionality. Built using Next.js and MongoDB.

Next.js MongoDB Web Development User Experience Routing

Web Developer

SnapInsure

May 2024 - Sep 2024 (4 months)

Developed a comprehensive insurance web application for policy management and claims processing using Next.js, FastAPI, and AWS. Integrated deep-learning models for document processing.

Next.js fastAPI AWS Web Development Insurance Technology Deep Learning

Web Developer

Mosiac

May 2024 - Jul 2024 (2 months)

Developed a web app displaying Airbnb listings in Ghana with filtering options and a map overview. Utilized Next.js, Prisma, and MongoDB for a robust application.

Next.js Prisma MongoDB Web Development User Interface Design

Web Developer

TelLM

May 2024 - Jul 2024 (2 months)

Developed a specialized language model for 3GPP standards interpretation, utilizing advanced techniques for optimization and accuracy.

Machine Learning Language Models 3GPP Software Development

Web Developer

SnapAnalytics

May 2024 - Jul 2024 (2 months)

Engineered an enterprise-grade analytics platform with client-side tracking and scalability using open-source components and technologies like Kafka and Redis.

Analytics Kafka Redis Web Development Client Side Tracking Open Source Technologies

Software Developer Intern

Huawei Technologies

Nov 2023 - Jan 2024 (2 months)

Completed maintenance on existing programs using HTML5 and AWS, leading to improved performance and reduced downtime. Enhanced testing processes with Redux and AWS, increasing project deliverables' accuracy.

HTML5 AWS Redux Performance Optimization Data Analysis Agile Development

IT Support Specialist

Huawei Technologies

Nov 2023 - Jan 2024 (2 months)

Resolved ~98% of daily IT support requests, diagnosed cross-platform hardware/software and network issues, and reduced average ticket resolution time by 12% via workflow improvements.

Technical Support Windows Linux MacOS Troubleshooting

Software Engineer

CDH Investment Holdings Limited

Jan 2024 - Oct 2023 (-1 years 9 months)

Engineered three modern applications using React, Next.js, and TypeScript for front-end development, while supporting back-end with MongoDB, PHP, Laravel, and MySQL. Collaborated with product managers to prioritize MVP features and improved CI/CD practices.

React Next.js TypeScript MongoDB PHP Laravel MySQL CI CD Agile Development Team Collaboration

Mentor

Microverse

Feb 2022 - May 2023 (1 year 3 months)

Mentored junior web developers through code reviews and technical support. Improved system performance by 30% through targeted code optimizations and designed a self-motivation framework that increased task completion.

Mentoring Code Review Performance Optimization Team Leadership Technical Support Remote Collaboration

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Corporate Finance Institute

Certification, Professional Ethics

2023 - 2023

Completed a certification in Professional Ethics, enhancing understanding of ethical practices in finance and business.

Microverse

Full-stack Web Development, Web Development

2022 - 2023

Completed a full-stack web development program, gaining skills in various web technologies and frameworks, preparing for a career in software engineering.

Microverse

Certificate, Full-stack Web Development

2022 - 2023

Completed a Full-stack Web Development program covering modern web frameworks, collaborative remote workflows, and project-based learning.

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Bachelor of Science, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

2019 - 2023

Grade: GPA 3.48

Studied Electrical and Electronics Engineering, focusing on C programming, Embedded Systems, Computer Architecture, Computer Networking, and Micro-Controllers. Achieved a GPA of 3.48.