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

ALX Africa

Accra, Ghana

Back-End Development

In Progress

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.