Designer → Engineer

A creative technologist who bridges the gap between pixel-perfect design and production-grade code.

I Don't Just Write Backend Code.

I build APIs that Frontend developers love to consume — because I speak their language.

My journey started in visual design: crafting logos, marketing materials, and UI mockups. But I quickly realized that building the user experience everyone sees was only half the story. The real magic happens behind the curtain — in the data models, authentication flows, and distributed systems that power modern applications.

My Approach to Engineering:

  • Scalability First: Architecting systems that grow with your users, from 100 to 100,000+.
  • Security by Design: Zero-trust mindset, input validation, and proper authentication from day one.
  • User-Centric APIs: Clean endpoints, clear error messages, and documentation devs actually enjoy reading.

What I Bring to the Table:

  • Backend Architecture — RESTful APIs, microservices, authentication systems, and database design.
  • DevSecOps — CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, containerization, and security automation.
  • Fintech Systems — Ledger design, payment processing, and PCI-compliant transaction handling.
  • Design Intuition — Years of UI/UX experience means I understand the frontend perspective deeply.
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My Journey

From pixels to pipelines — a Git-style commit history of my evolution.

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2025 — Present HEAD

Backend Software Engineer

ALX Africa · Intensive Training

Currently enrolled in an intensive 4-month Backend Development program. Building production-grade APIs, mastering database design, implementing authentication systems, and learning cloud-native architecture patterns.

Python FastAPI PostgreSQL Docker Redis
2025 MERGE

DevSecOps & Cloud Focus

Self-Directed Learning

Merged design skills with engineering. Started building CI/CD pipelines, containerizing applications, and implementing infrastructure as code. This is where design thinking meets system thinking.

Kubernetes Terraform GitHub Actions AWS
2024 — 2025 FEATURE

Web Developer

Cliff-De-Tech · Founder

Founded a technical service hub. Built responsive websites, learned Git workflows, and started thinking about code organization, performance, and SEO — the invisible forces behind great user experiences.

HTML5 CSS3 JavaScript Git SEO
2023 — 2024 FEATURE

UI/UX Designer

Cliff-De-Tech · Freelance

Transitioned from static graphics to interactive experiences. Mastered Figma, learned user research, and discovered the importance of designing with developer handoff in mind.

Figma Adobe XD Wireframing Prototyping
Sep — Oct 2025 BRANCH

ALX Learner Success Champion

ALX Africa · Part-time

Took a branch to help other learners succeed. Developed leadership, communication, and mentorship skills while supporting a community of aspiring professionals.

Leadership Mentorship Communication
2021 — 2024 INIT

Graphic Designer

IKE MEDIA GH · Junior Designer

Where it all began. Created 30+ visual assets for social media campaigns. Mastered Adobe Creative Suite, learned brand identity, and developed an eye for composition — skills that still inform my system design today.

Photoshop Illustrator Branding Marketing

Education & Certifications

ALX Africa

Accra, Ghana

Back-End Development

Completed

Intensive 4-month program focused on server-side programming, databases, RESTful APIs, and scalable web application architecture.

Professional Foundations

Completed

12-week program on career readiness, personal branding, teamwork, and human-centered design.

University of the People

Pasadena, CA (Online)

B.Sc. Computer Science

In Progress

Accredited online program covering programming, software engineering, databases, operating systems, and computer networks.

DataCamp

Online Certification

Data Engineer Associate

Certified

Professional certification validating skills in SQL, Python, data pipeline orchestration, data warehousing, and data ingestion processes.

Data Engineer Associate Badge