EDUCATION
Jan 2020 - Dec 2024
BSc. Computer Science
- Ashesi University, Berekuso, Eastern Region
Sept 2017 - Sept 2020
Winneba Secondary School, Winneba, Central Region
- General Arts (WASSCE), Grade: 7A's and 1B2
Richard Nana Kweenu Quayson
ACHIEVEMENTS / AWARDS
The Ashesi Financial Aid Scholarship Program
Dec 2020 - Dec 2024
* Dean's List,
Ashesi University
Sept 2021 - Sept 2023
WORK EXPERIENCE
IT Consortium GH, Engineering Intern | (Django, WSDL, SQL, SOAPUI)
Jul 2023 – Aug 2023
- Worked on web services and tested WSDL services with SOAPUI.
- Developed Django REST API for Timebox single-user app, enabling users block parts of their day for events, meetings and break. It is designed for multi-user scalability and intended for supervisor usage in tracking work schedules and assessing employee output.
Giitat, Backend Developer | (Django)
Aug 2022 – Present
- Managing end-to-end development of an e-commerce product using Django and React, employing the SCRUM model and Postman for testing.
- Aiming to bridge trust gaps in existing offerings, involving backend and frontend integration, and overseeing deployment.
PROJECTS & RESEARCH
CryptographyLibra (Django, HTML, CSS, Js & Google Cloud)
Aug 2023 - Present
- Designed and developed a Django API enabling users to share and decrypt AES encrypted messages either directly or through a Steganographic image, while enhancing security through public key encryption of shared AES keys such that neither party knows the actual AES key.
- Integrated and hosted the API to frontend interfaces to consume the API endpoints.
Ashesi Social Network (Flutter, RESTFUL API, Firebase & Google Cloud)
Apr 2023 – May 2023
- Implemented Flask API with validation constraints for account features, post sharing, and email broadcasting. Designed/developed interfaces with Figma/Flutter and integrated with APIs.
- Utilized Google Cloud Functions and Firebase Hosting to deploy application.
Project Management System, Full Stack Development | (PHP, HTML, CSS, Js)
Apr 2023 – Present
- Engineered a Project Management System in PHP, facilitating seamless project initiation, dynamic team collaboration, and efficient member management – encompassing membership requests, invitations, and oversight.
- Incorporated String Interning technique for role customization with Nielson's heuristic principles for user-centric design involving multi-tier error prevention and user-friendly interfaces.
Ashesi University, XHAUST – Chief Marketing Officer | (Design Thinking)
Sept 2021 - Dec 2021
- Contributed to a ride-hailing service pitch by proposing the use of retrofitted cars with electrostatic precipitators (XHAUST filters) to promote environmentally friendly transportation.
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Volunteer at the Help Desk
March 2022
Ashesi University, Career Fair
- Assisted students navigate the Career Fair Plus platform and ensured successful meetings with recruiters
- Reported issues relating to student-recruiter meetings to Career services supervisors
Ashesi University, Google Developer Club
Jan 2021 - Present
- Developed my first portfolio website using HTML, CSS and JavaScript
- Developed a computer vision colour detection model to identify the colours on the Rubik's cube
REFERENCES
Available upon requests: * WASSCE - West African Senior School Certificate Examination * Dean's List - Awarded to students with GPA of 3.5 and above
Available upon requests: * WASSCE - West African Senior School Certificate Examination * Dean's List - Awarded to students with GPA of 3.5 and above