Software Engineer, Blockchain Architect & Innovation Advocate
I'm Desmond Essuman, a Full-stack Software Engineer passionate about building robust, scalable applications across web and mobile platforms, from user-centric interfaces to secure backend services.
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Work Experience
Santander
Lead Web Developer
- Led the engineering team in task execution and collaboration, ensuring high-quality delivery of features.
- Maintained and enhanced Stencil.js applications by diagnosing issues, fixing bugs, and improving performance and usability.
- Performed rigorous code reviews and refactors to ensure shared components were consistent, reusable, and easy to maintain.
- Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams, including product and QA, to troubleshoot production issues and deliver timely resolutions.
- Monitored and optimized application performance using various tools to ensure reliability, responsiveness, and an excellent user experience.
NascoTech
Software Engineer
- Architected and built the entire backend infrastructure for XpressRemit, a robust cross-border remittance application.
- Orchestrated complex multi-currency wallet systems and handled international payment flows using Node.js and Express.
- Integrated key financial and identity services including Afriex and Fincra for payments, and Smile Identity for regulatory KYC compliance.
- Maintained high security standards and scalability for financial data processing.
Global Icons Agency
Software Developer
- Partnered closely with designers and fellow developers to deliver consistent and intuitive user experiences across Tapngo's web and mobile applications.
- Built and refined robust frontend features while supporting critical backend integrations for core business workflows and functionalities.
- Implemented fixes and enhancements through methodical testing and debugging processes, significantly improving application stability and user satisfaction.
- Integrated various third-party APIs and services, extending application functionality and enhancing user engagement.
- Documented releases, code changes, and established coding standards to improve team alignment and knowledge sharing, fostering a collaborative development environment.
Ranna Motors
Software Developer
- Developed, maintained, and shipped production-ready code for dynamic client websites using modern technologies like React.js and Tailwind CSS.
- Built and maintained resilient RESTful APIs with Node.js and Express.js to support secure and efficient data exchange between frontend and backend services.
- Performed thorough QA testing to ensure optimal cross-browser compatibility and mobile responsiveness across all developed web properties.
- Integrated robust authentication and fundamental security controls to safeguard sensitive user data and maintain application integrity.
- Worked closely with stakeholders to translate business requirements into reliable, high-quality features, ensuring alignment with project goals.