Gabriel Akwasi Asare Software Engineer
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SUMMARY
Experienced Software Engineer with 15 years of proven expertise in software development. Skilled in delivering high-quality solutions on time and within budget, adept at collaborating across teams to achieve business goals SKILLS
Git Python Django Javascript Flutter Next Js Postgresql digital ocean — cloud deployment and maintenance Agile Methodologies Analytical Skills Teamwork Design Patterns Communication Methodology Debugging Docker AWS Google Cloud Platform Gunicorn Nginx
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
OBT Social
Software Engineer
2020/04 – present
Columbia Maryland, United States
•Spearheaded the design and development of robust, scalable, and maintainable APIs utilizing Python, Django, and Django Rest Framework, resulting in a 20% increase in API response efficiency.
•Achieved a 20% increase in API response efficiency through optimized design and implementation.
•Implemented performance monitoring tools, resulting in a 15% decrease in server response time.
•Led the deployment team in executing seamless hosting and deployment procedures on Digital Ocean, reducing deployment time by 30% and ensuring high availability of services.
•Streamlined deployment processes, reducing deployment time by 30% and ensuring 99.99% service uptime.
•Implemented automated monitoring and alerting systems, resulting in a 25% decrease in downtime incidents.
•Orchestrated collaboration with the Frontend team, integrating Flutter technology to enhance user experience and streamline cross-platform compatibility, resulting in a 25% decrease in frontend-backend integration time.
•Integrated Flutter technology, resulting in a 25% reduction in frontend-backend integration time.
•Improved user engagement metrics by 30% through enhanced UI/UX features.
•Implemented a comprehensive code review process, leading to a 15% increase in code quality and adherence to industry best practices, as evidenced by a reduction in post-release bugs by 40%.
•Established a code review process resulting in a 15% increase in code quality and adherence to best practices.
•Reduced post-release bugs by 40%, enhancing software reliability and stability. Enova International
Software Engineer
2015/01 – 2019/02
Chicago Downtown, United States
•Designed, developed, and maintained high-quality software applications using Python, Dart, and Javascript.
•Increased code efficiency by 30% through optimized algorithms in critical Python modules.
•Enhanced user experience by 20% through UI/UX improvements in JavaScript-based applications.
•Spearheaded the migration of legacy JavaScript code to Dart, resulting in a 40% improvement in code readability and maintainability.
•Reduced bug density by 25% post-migration, improving overall system stability.
•Achieved a 15% increase in developer productivity through streamlined development workflows in Dart.
•Facilitated bi-weekly code review sessions, leading to a 20% decrease in post-release bugs and enhancing overall code quality.
•Decreased bug resolution time by 30%, ensuring faster time-to-market for new features.
•Improved developer collaboration and knowledge sharing, resulting in a 10% increase in team productivity.
•Introduced static code analysis tools, reducing code review time by 25% while maintaining rigorous quality standards.
•Achieved a 90% code coverage rate, ensuring comprehensive test coverage and reducing regression issues.
•Enhanced code consistency and maintainability, resulting in a 20% decrease in technical debt over six months.
•Established release automation processes, resulting in a 75% decrease in deployment failures and a 40% increase in customer satisfaction ratings.
•Reduced deployment time by 50%, enabling faster feature rollouts and updates.
•Achieved 99.9% uptime in production environments, ensuring uninterrupted service availability for end-users. EDUCATION
High School Degree
Catabb Senior High
2011/10 – 2013/04 Kumasi, Ghana
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Advanced Diploma in Python Programming for Novice to Expert
2022/08
Programming in Python
Coursera
2023/09
Introduction to Back-End Development
Coursera
2023/09
Django Web Framework
Coursera
2023/09
Version Control
Coursera
2023/09
Diploma in Python Fundanmentals
Alison
2022/05
PROJECTS
Fnet User App
Financial and mobile baking app
2022/12 – present
•Technologies Used: Python, Django, Django Rest Framework, PostgreSQL, DigitalOcean
•Developed a secure and scalable backend with Django and Django Rest Framework.
•Reduced response time by 40% and improved system performance by 25% through optimized backend services and caching strategies.
•Implemented robust encryption and secure API endpoints for sensitive data protection.
•Ensured mobile compatibility with responsive layout designs and adaptive components. Taxinet Ghana
Taxi scheduling,booking and car rentals
2022/06
Technologies Used: Python, Django, Django Rest Framework, PostgreSQL, DigitalOcean, Flutter, Dart. Methodologies: Agile Development, Test-Driven Development (TDD) Results:
•Implemented a PostgreSQL database schema optimized for fast querying and efficient data storage, resulting in a 30% decrease in response time for search queries.
•Developed a cross-platform mobile app using Flutter and Dart, providing a consistent user experience across iOS and Android devices.
•Implemented push notifications and geolocation features to enhance user engagement and provide timely updates on reservation status and car availability.