Samuel Ntow
Software Developer
Frankfurt
Summary
Experienced Software Developer with strong background in designing, developing, and deploying scalable web applications. Proficient in RESTful APIs, cloud technologies (AWS, Azure), and CI/CD processes. Demonstrated ability to enhance software functionality and improve system performance, contributing to business success. Strong collaborator with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Software Developer
ThinkSurance GmbH
Frankfurt
06.2022 - Current
- Improved company revenue by 10% through integrating and updating complex insurance calculation services.
- Manage deployment processes using GitLab, restarting of Kubernetes pods and troubleshooting using k9.
- Implemented automated testing frameworks, reducing bugs of new features and ensuring higher quality releases.
- Developed and implemented new features while maintaining and updating existing insurer services.
- Investigated and debugged insurance products to resolve technical issues efficiently .
- Collaborated closely with Insurance Product Management (IPM) team, providing feedback to improve insurer services.
- Boosted customer satisfaction rates through timely resolution of reported technical issues during support phase of projects
Software Developer
Grameen Foundation U.S.A.
Accra
02.2019 - 05.2022
- Developed financial wallet system that helps to accelerate loan provision processes by 80%, enabling seamless CUSD conversions and providing collateral platform for entrepreneurs.
- Created dynamic risk assessment tool for women entrepreneurs which improved daily work hazard awareness by 80% in Philippines through offering best practice recommendations and provide multi-language support.
- Developed predictive agricultural system that enhance farmers yield significantly by managing plots, monitoring farm conditions, and providing real-time profit and loss projections.
- Managed Docker, Git deployments, AWS server deployment, ensuring continuous delivery and integration Automated database backup processes using Jenkins, enhancing data security and recovery capabilities
- Facilitated client training and offered technical support to ease software integration.
- Improved System performance by implementing caching layers using redis.
- Improved system performance logging insight by implementing elastic search and Kibana for visualizations.
Software Developer
SoftTribe Ghana
Accra
06.2017 - 12.2018
- Delivered innovative transport ticketing system which boost revenue by streamlining bus hire and ticket booking processes with real-time notifications and electronic payment options.
- Improved revenue and accountability of Ghana SSNIT Property by 60% through development of tenancy management system, enhancing tenant registration and reporting capabilities .
- Transformed vehicle registration and licensing processes, improving service efficiency and reducing operational delays with features like VIN validation and real-time SMS notifications.
- Created branchless banking platform that improved revenue operations, targeting local market businesswomen by registering distributors, vendors, and field engineers, while managing credit transfers, deposits, and withdrawals.
- Conducted thorough debugging and testing to ensure software reliability and performance.
- Provided technical support and training to clients for smooth software adoption.
Programmer
3C TECHNOLOGIES
Accra
06.2016 - 06.2017
- Implemented project tracking system for Ghana Ministry, enabling government officials improve their monitoring of ongoing projects, receive timely updates, and facilitate better decision-making by 70%.
- Developed platform that helps to manage over 2000 clients in purchasing SMS credit , rollback of SMS credits, generated reports on client credit usage, calculated average daily credit usage, and provided detailed SMS transaction reports.
- Developed system that provides detailed reports on each engineer's work schedules and sends feedback to engineers after their activities have been reviewed by consultant.
- Created document archiving system that stored documents in various formats, assigned functional roles to users, and featured deep search capabilities.
- Supported clients through training and technical help to promote smooth software integration.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement, leading to a more efficient development cycle Increased application performance by conducting thorough code optimizations and leveraging modern caching techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science
Accra Technical University
Accra,GhanaSkills
PHP
Certification
Google Professional Mobile & Web Engineer
References
- Cesar Barbado, Lead Operations Manager, Thinksurance GmbH, +49 178 2237301
- Stefan Bieliauskas, Tech Lead, Thinksurance GmbH, +49 151 24188417
Timeline
Software Developer
ThinkSurance GmbH
06.2022 - Current
Software Developer
Grameen Foundation U.S.A.
02.2019 - 05.2022
Software Developer
SoftTribe Ghana
06.2017 - 12.2018
Programmer
3C TECHNOLOGIES
06.2016 - 06.2017
Google Professional Mobile & Web Engineer
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science
Accra Technical University
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