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Sylvester Adade

@sylvesteradade

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Backend engineer with experience in Python, Django, REST APIs, database optimization, and scalable backend systems.

Ghana

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for opportunities that foster growth, collaboration, and innovation in web development.

Backend developer with strong experience in Django, Django REST Framework, and building scalable APIs. I’ve optimized production systems end-to-end — from designing efficient database schemas to improving API performance by 20–35%. I also built a report-generation pipeline that cut manual workload by 30–40% and set the foundation for scalable analytics.

I focus heavily on clean architecture, modular design, and writing maintainable code. Comfortable in Linux-based environments with solid Git workflows, and known for delivering tasks on time with high attention to detail. I ask the right clarifying questions early, which helps reduce rework and keeps projects moving smoothly.

Currently expanding my skills into modern frontend tooling and cloud deployment while continuing to specialize in backend engineering and system optimization.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Django Developer Intern

Cultigenix

Sep 2025 - Nov 2025 (2 months)

Delivered production-ready backend features, optimized APIs and database performance (20–40% gains), and built a report-generation pipeline that cut manual effort by up to 40%. Improved code quality through clean, modular architecture and consistently shipped on time using Linux-based Git workflows.

Django Django REST Framework Python Django Database Design Database Optimization Python

Web Developer Intern

Shopwice

Jul 2025 - Sep 2025 (2 months)

- Maintained and improved a WooCommerce-based e-commerce platform.
- Designed and customized responsive web pages using the Elementor page builder, improving
layout consistency and user experience.
- Optimized product pages and implemented SEO strategies, improving load times and visibility.

WordPress Elementor Web Design CMS

Full-Stack Developer

Self Employed

Developed and deployed a full-featured CRM system using Django, TailwindCSS, and PostgreSQL to manage customer and staff records, improving data organization and workflow clarity. Engineered relational data models and used 'related_name' relationships to streamline queries, reducing backend redundancy by ~30%.

Django TailwindCSS PostgreSQL Python REST APIs Authentication Git GitHub

Frontend Developer

Self Employed

Created a fully responsive restaurant website using HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript to provide a seamless user experience across devices. Used semantic HTML and TailwindCSS to structure content and style interfaces, improving mobile usability and load times by ~40%.

HTML5 CSS JavaScript TailwindCSS Responsive Design Git GitHub Pages

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Energy and Natural Resources

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Grade: 3.61

Activities and societies: Relevant Coursework: Data Structures, Algorithms, Computer Networks, Web Development

Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, focusing on core areas such as Data Structures, Algorithms, Computer Networks, and Web Development. Maintaining a strong academic performance with a GPA of 3.61.

Harvard University

Certificate, Computer Science

Activities and societies: Completed most modules; supplemented with independent study and deeper learning in systems, web, and software development

Completed most modules of CS50x and CS50p, supplementing with independent study to deepen knowledge in systems, web, and software development. This coursework provided a strong foundation in computer science principles.

EF SET

Certificate, English Language

Grade: C2

Activities and societies: Advanced proficiency in English (C2), equivalent to IELTS 8.0 / TOEFL 95+

Achieved CEFR Level C2 in the EF SET English Certificate, demonstrating advanced proficiency in English. This level is equivalent to IELTS 8.0 or TOEFL 95+, showcasing strong communication skills.