Ibrahim Abdulai Yakubu

Full Stack Software Engineer
Accra, GH.

About

Highly motivated Full Stack Software Engineer with a unique background in Psychology and Information Studies, specializing in developing user-centric applications. Proven ability to integrate psychological insights to enhance user experience and decision-making, coupled with strong technical expertise in modern web technologies. Eager to leverage a blend of problem-solving skills, collaborative spirit, and a passion for continuous learning to drive innovation and boost organizational productivity.

Work

Sadia Health
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Software Engineer

Remote, Ghana, Ghana

Summary

As a Full Stack Software Engineer, developed robust and scalable solutions for health initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user engagement and integrate cutting-edge AI tools.

Highlights

Engineered and deployed scalable software solutions for critical health-related initiatives, ensuring robust performance and system reliability.

Collaborated effectively with cross-functional product and design teams to conceptualize and implement user-centric features, significantly enhancing overall user engagement.

Integrated advanced AI tools into platform functionalities, enabling accurate early diagnosis recommendations and providing valuable health insights.

Uphold high coding standards through rigorous code reviews and adherence to software development best practices, contributing to a maintainable and efficient codebase.

Openlabs/NIIT Ghana
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Software Development Trainer

Tamale, Ghana, Ghana

Summary

As a Software Development Trainer, designed and delivered comprehensive curricula and engaging sessions to empower students with practical programming skills and industry best practices.

Highlights

Developed and continuously updated a comprehensive software development curriculum and training materials, ensuring alignment with current industry standards and technological advancements.

Delivered engaging and interactive training sessions to over 100 students, workshops, and seminars on core software development concepts, significantly improving participant comprehension and skill acquisition.

Provided in-depth code reviews and constructive feedback on student projects, leading to a demonstrable improvement in code quality and problem-solving abilities.

Integrated essential soft skills, including problem-solving, teamwork, and communication, into training modules, preparing students for collaborative professional environments.

Skyscanner Limited
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Software Engineer Intern

Remote, United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Summary

As a Software Engineer Intern, contributed to critical front-end and back-end development for a global travel platform, focusing on user interface implementation and microservices architecture.

Highlights

Built key components of the front-end flight booking engine utilizing Backpack, Skyscanner's proprietary UI library, enhancing user experience and functionality.

Contributed to the maintenance and optimization of back-end architecture, specifically working with Dropwizard microservices to ensure system stability and performance.

Kpone Traditional Council
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Administrative Assistant

Accra, Ghana, Ghana

Summary

Managed essential administrative operations for a traditional council, ensuring efficient document flow, communication, and organizational support.

Highlights

Streamlined the reception and dispatch of all official correspondences, improving communication efficiency for the council.

Accurately typed and formatted a high volume of official documents and letters, maintaining strict confidentiality and professional standards.

Coordinated and scheduled critical appointments and meticulously prepared meeting minutes, ensuring smooth operational flow and accurate record-keeping.

Managed public information dissemination and maintained comprehensive document/file systems, enhancing accessibility and organizational efficiency.

Psyche Academy
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Co-founder

Accra, Ghana, Ghana

Summary

Co-founded and led initiatives at Psyche Academy, driving the introduction of technology education to underserved youth in slum communities across Ghana.

Highlights

Spearheaded the development and implementation of a technology education program, reaching over 200 youth in underserved slum communities across Ghana.

Designed and delivered engaging workshops focused on digital literacy and basic coding, empowering participants with foundational technological skills.

Managed program logistics, stakeholder engagement, and resource allocation, ensuring successful execution of educational initiatives within budget constraints.

Ansuar Foundation School
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Teacher

Ashaiman, Ghana, Ghana

Summary

Educated and mentored primary school students, fostering academic growth and providing crucial support for children with learning difficulties.

Highlights

Taught core subjects to Grade 2 and 3 classes, developing engaging lesson plans that improved comprehension and participation for over 50 students.

Provided individualized counseling and mentorship to children with learning difficulties, contributing to their academic progress and emotional well-being.

Collaborated with parents and school administration to implement supportive learning strategies, enhancing student outcomes.

Atua Government Hospital
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Clinical Assistant

Odumase-Krobo, Ghana, Ghana

Summary

Supported mental health services by assisting in patient assessment, providing counseling, and managing critical data for community health initiatives.

Highlights

Assisted in the assessment and provision of treatment for over 150 individuals facing mental health challenges, contributing to enhanced patient care.

Provided empathetic counseling to clients with psychosocial problems, offering essential support and guidance to facilitate recovery.

Maintained accurate statistical data on client attendance and mental health trends, facilitating informed decision-making for healthcare providers.

Authored comprehensive quarterly reports on mental health outcomes and delivered community education, promoting public health awareness and destigmatization.

Education

Moringa School
Nairobi, Kenya, Kenya

Bootcamp Certificate

Full Stack Software Engineering

Courses

Backend Development

Frontend Development

Software Architecture

User Experience Design

Object-Oriented Programming

University of Ghana
Accra, Ghana, Ghana

Bachelor of Arts

Psychology and Information Studies

Courses

Information Management

Biological Psychology

Experimental Psychology

Database Management

Clinical Psychology

Systems Analysis and Design

Cognitive Psychology

Neuropsychology

Research Methods

Certificates

AWS Machine Learning Foundation

Issued By

Udacity

Data Science and Scientific Computing

Issued By

WorldQuant University

Frontend Developer Career Path

Issued By

Scrimba

Java Essential Training: Syntax and Structure

Issued By

LinkedIn Learning

Networking Foundation: IP Addressing

Issued By

LinkedIn Learning

Computer Science Principles: The Internet

Issued By

LinkedIn Learning

AWS Cloud Technical Essentials

Issued By

Amazon Web Services

Technical Support Fundamentals

Issued By

Google

Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design

Issued By

Google

Foundations of Project Management

Issued By

Google

Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project

Issued By

Google

Leading Yourself

Issued By

LinkedIn Learning

Teamwork Foundations

Issued By

LinkedIn Learning

Operations & Supply Chain and Retail & Customer Experience in the Luxury Industry

Issued By

LVMH

Skills

Programming Languages

Ruby, Python, Java, JavaScript.

Frontend Development

HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, React.js.

Backend Development

Ruby on Rails, RESTful APIs, Dropwizard, SQL.

Version Control

Git.

Software Architecture

Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), Microservices.

Soft Skills & Methodologies

Effective Communication, Collaborative Skills, Problem-Solving, Teamwork, Project Management, User Experience Design (UXD), Database Management, Systems Analysis and Design, Agile Methodologies.

References

Available on request

Available upon request.

Projects

Delicaciescrib

Summary

Delicaciescrib is a full-stack web application designed to allow users to discover, share, and manage recipes, featuring detailed ingredients, preparation procedures, and serving information.