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Backend Developer
Go Africa
Apr.2022 - Aug.2023
MEKENG A AFAKA Hugues Benjamin
Full-stack developer
Yaounde,Center
Summary
Ambitious Java Developer versed in following established procedures and working under little or no supervision. Offering technical expertise in programming analysis, application analysis and design. Excellent team player with in-depth knowledge of development tools and languages.
What Afaka enjoys most is taking on technological challenges, with Spring Boot and backend architecture being an immense playground. He had the opportunity to work on multiple projects integrating various backend systems and APIs. Afaka is proficient in designing and developing REST APIs with Spring Boot and Swagger and interfacing them with frontend applications.
He enjoys creating clean, well-documented APIs and debugging integration issues between backend and frontend. Afaka has experience working with legacy monoliths and migrating them to distributed cloud-native architectures. He is skilled at analyzing system bottlenecks and refactoring code for improved performance and scalability. Database modeling and query optimization are also areas where he excels. Overall, Afaka loves to tackle complex backend challenges and build robust, scalable solutions using Spring Boot.
Timeline
IT Consultant and Freelancer
Freelance
02.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering
IUT Douala
10.2021 - 08.2022
Front End Developer Intern
O'prime
02.2021 - 05.2021
DUT - Software Engineering
IUT Douala
10.2019 - 07.2021
Work History
Backend Developer
Go Africa
Douala, Littoral
Apr.2022 - Aug.2023
- Built APIs and data clients to consume APIs.
- Troubleshot and tested software and debugged to clean up code and improve efficiency.
- Managed efficient SQL queries and data transport.
- Worked in Agile Scrum team environment with high-tempo production cadence.
- Defined and maintained databases to deliver responsiveness to data client requests.
- Integrated third-party APIs from external applications into web platforms.
- Wrote unit tests to evaluate high code coverage.
- Designed client-side and server-side architecture and implemented cloud-based back end solutions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team of designers, developers and system administrators.
- Resolved scalability problems and addressed security concerns.
- Configured servers and managed provisioning.
- Implemented robust security and data protection measures.
- Explained technical trade-offs of different approaches to stakeholders and estimated development time required.
IT Consultant and Freelancer
Freelance
Yaounde
02.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with clients to define project requirements and deliverables.
- Negotiated fees and contracts to reach mutually beneficial agreements with clients.
- Designed and implemented new features and enhancements to improve existing applications.
- Developed and maintained user documentation to establish product understanding.
- Analyzed user feedback to gather input and identify areas required for improvement.
- Researched and identified innovative solutions to acquire resources and meet customer needs.
- Debugged and resolved technical issues related to website and mobile applications to minimize disruptions.
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
- Developed and updated tracking spreadsheets for process monitoring and reporting.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
- Generated detailed reports to highlight product performance and usage metrics.
Front End Developer Intern
O'prime
Douala, Littoral
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Designed and updated layouts to meet usability and performance requirements.
- Produced websites compatible with multiple browsers.
- Researched emerging web technologies and trends for possible incorporation into sites.
- Guided customers on project stages and iterations with input on best practices, user needs and technology capabilities.
- Coded using HTML, CSS and JavaScript to develop features for both mobile and desktop platforms.
- Coordinated with digital content manager to obtain content for updates and expansions.
- Made recommendations for new technology integration based on suitability and alignment to business goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Languages
Education
Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering
IUT Douala
Douala 10.2021 - 08.2022
DUT - Software Engineering
IUT Douala
Douala 10.2019 - 07.2021
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- API Design Knowledge
- Requirements Analysis
- Cloud Computing
- Best Practice Implementation
- Scrum
- Debugging
- Performance Analytics
- Linux Environments
- Continuous Deployment
Quote
Everything should be as simple as it is, but not simpler.
Albert Einstein
Interests
Sports
Video Game
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