Daniel Kumah

Master of Computer Science

University of Ghana, Accra, GH

Bachelor of Computer Engineering

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, GH

Systems Administrator

Sept 2023 - Present

Hightel Consults, Contract

• Design, develop and maintain web applications using PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, and other web technologies.
• Lead engineer in charge of the project to develop mobile application (Android) for existing web systems.
• Worked with teams to build robust, bespoke accounting systems modelled around unique business requirements.
• Optimize application performance, troubleshoot production issues, and implement enhancements to improve application scalability and reliability.

Senior Developer

2019 - 2023

Hightel Consults, Part-time

• Design, develop and maintain web applications using PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, and other web technologies.
• Refactored and designed to upgrade all legacy systems from PHP5/MySQL to the standard PHP7+/MySQLi technology.

Cloud Infrastructure Manager

2022 - 2023

BigData Ghana, Full-time

• I managed all the cloud resources of the company and associated clients.
• I also explored new business opportunities in AWS for the company.

Website Developer & Manager

2020 - 2021

Coastal Watershed, Contract

• Collaborated with a client to design and develop a website showcasing her expertise and research work in coastal marine life.
• Conducted extensive communication with the client over several weeks to understand her requirements and ensure the website met and exceeded her expectations.
• Designed and developed the website with a focus on user experience, functionality, and visual appeal.
• Contracted to maintain the website for the entire project duration (two years), ensuring its continued relevance and functionality.
• Regularly updated the website to reflect new research findings and maintain its relevance.

Website Manager

2020

Funding Graduate, Contract

• Provided IT support for a company personally managing 50 e-commerce websites, with a focus on improving user experience and website traffic.
• Conducted a thorough analysis of each website and created detailed reports outlining areas for improvement.
• Collaborated with clients and management to determine which changes to make to the websites, resulting in increased sales and improved retention rates.
• Worked on database systems to accurately capture and categorize product data for improved organization and user experience.

Creative Lead and Co-Founder

2015 - 2022

Cypress Designs

• Developed numerous marketing programs (logos, brochures,infographics, presentations, and advertisements).
• Managed up to 5 projects or tasks at a given time while under pressure
• Recommended and consulted with clients on the most appropriate graphic design
• Created 4+ design presentations and proposals a month for clients and account managers