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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Interests
Timeline
SoftwareEngineer

Kwabena Ntow Debrah

Software Engineer
Worcester,MA

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Very passionate about teaching and training in the areas of IT and Computer Science.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Software Engineer

Ken’s Foods Inc
Marlboro, MA
03.2016 - Current
  • Designed, built, tested and deployed SQlServer 2014 integration interface between our sqlserver database management system and Ignition Manufacturing and supply chain systems
  • Designed, built, deployed and Tested User Interface application using Struts Framework for processing and staging orders for Automated Warehouse which used WestFalia Warehouse Technology
  • Optimized reporting procedures by implementing an efficient reporting tool for processing orders using Java Pdf API (itext)
  • Rewrote InBatch Ingredient Processing System from the old AS400 system to a Java Struts Framework environment.
  • Coordinated efficient large-scale software deployments.
  • Collaborated with management, internal and development partners regarding software application design status and project progress.
  • Collaborated with clients to define solution requirements.
  • Tested methodology with writing and execution of test plans, debugging and testing scripts and tools.
  • Responsible for designing, building, deploying Struts Framework intranet applications for the business.
  • Reviewed project specifications and designed technology solutions that met or exceeded performance expectations.
  • Worked with software development and testing team members to design and develop robust solutions to meet client requirements for functionality, scalability and performance.

Assistant Lecturer

University Of Ghana, Legon
Accra
08.2010 - 10.2015
  • I was responsible for teaching over one twenty(120) students the following courses;

Computer Architecture and Organization

Programming in Java

Web Technology and development

Data mining and warehousing

Operating Systems

Data Structures


  • I was the undergraduate dissertation/final project coordinator for the department and I was responsible for the following

I supervised the project and dissertation of undergraduate students

I organized the project/dissertation process for final year students

  • I was an accreditation committee member. I participated in the accreditation duties for the University at some newly established universities.
  • Developed easy and open rapport with students to encourage engagement and academic progress.
  • Provided letters of recommendation and other referrals to students pursuing further programs or employment.
  • Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Dispersed, collected and graded assignments to give detailed feedback.
  • Initiated and facilitated classroom discussions.
  • Provided constructive and timely feedback to students to advise on areas of concern and suggest improvements.

IT Training Consultant

Multinational Companies, Training Schools
Accra
04.2009 - 09.2015
  • I trained IT Staff of various banks in Ghana at the National Banking College on Applications Development in Java, Applications. Development using Asp.Net, Crystal Reports X, XI and Microsoft Office Suite, web development using Jquery, XHTML, Javascript, CSS, MS WebPages and Razor Scripting language.
  • I trained IT Staff at the Bank of Ghana in design and development of web and desktop applications in core and enterprise Java (JSPs, Servlets, Swing, Networking, File I/O, Hibernate).
  • I trained IT Staff at the, Cola Ghana Ltd in the following, Crystal Reports X, SQL programming in SQL Server 2012 databases.
  • I trained the IT staff of Mechanical Lloyds in design and development of business process reports using Crystal Reports.
  • I consulted on the design of essential reports for business process for Coca Cola Ghana Ltd.
  • Assessed program effectiveness and implemented improvements to increase quality of instruction.
  • Consulted with organization management to assess needs and plan improvements.
  • Assessed skill gaps for employees and developed training courses to meet identified needs.
  • Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.

Deputy IT Manager

Bsystems Ltd
Accra
01.2010 - 05.2010
  • Managed the Software Development Team and monitored the progress of software development
  • Designed, developed, implemented and maintained software for the Administration of Salary for the banking industry using MS Visual Studio, C#, Asp.Net, Oracle 11g., Oracle PL\SQL, HTML, and CSS
  • Supervised the implementation of software development.
  • Adjusted project plans to account for dynamic targets, staffing changes and operational specifications.
  • Guided organizational technology strategy and roadmaps.
  • Oversaw IT department operations and training.

Software Engineer

Bsystems Ltd
Accra
04.2009 - 01.2010
  • Designed, developed, implemented, and maintained software for Cheque Verification for the banking industry in Ghana using MS Visual Studio, C#, Asp.Net, Oracle 11g, PL/SQL, HTML, and CSS
  • Tested and reviewed GVIVE (Ghana Voter Identification and Verification Software) used by banks in Ghana to identify customers
  • Responsible for requirements engineering
  • Trained developers on Microsoft Visual Studio platform.
  • Worked with software development and testing team members to design and develop robust solutions to meet client requirements for functionality, scalability and performance.
  • Reviewed project specifications and designed technology solutions that met or exceeded performance expectations.
  • Provided guidance and mentored less-experienced staff members.
  • Collaborated with management, internal and development partners regarding software application design status and project progress.

Education

Master of Science (MSc) - Computer Science (Data science concentration

Fitchburg State University

Master of Science (MSc) - Computer Science

University of Birmingham

Bachelor of Science (BSc) - Civil Engineering

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Ph.D. - Computer Science

Nova Southeastern University
10.2022 - Current

Skills

Technical Skillsundefined

Certification

IBM IDB2 Fundamentals Certificate

Accomplishments

  • Key contributor in the design and implementation of new features for Robotic Warehouse Management System.
  • Provided IT training for over 200 It staff currently working various levels of IT in Ghana.


Interests

Teaching and Training

Training people to Code

Reading about new topics and areas of research in Computer Science

Learning Programming languages

General reading

Learning music and playing piano

Timeline

Ph.D. - Computer Science

Nova Southeastern University
10.2022 - Current

Software Engineer

Ken’s Foods Inc
03.2016 - Current

Assistant Lecturer

University Of Ghana, Legon
08.2010 - 10.2015

Deputy IT Manager

Bsystems Ltd
01.2010 - 05.2010

IT Training Consultant

Multinational Companies, Training Schools
04.2009 - 09.2015

Software Engineer

Bsystems Ltd
04.2009 - 01.2010

Master of Science (MSc) - Computer Science (Data science concentration

Fitchburg State University

Master of Science (MSc) - Computer Science

University of Birmingham

Bachelor of Science (BSc) - Civil Engineering

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
IBM IDB2 Fundamentals Certificate
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