Hello I'm

Bright Ahedor

Software Engineer

About Me

A serial entrepreneur, co-founder, and mobile (Android and Swift) developer with 8 years of experience and a genuine passion for mobile application development. Having helped develop a series of commercially successful apps on Android and IOS, I am seeking a new opportunity allowing me to further expand on these skills and help others attain their goals. In my free time, I read and write.

  • Android
  • Java
  • Kotlin
  • SwiftUI
  • Flutter
  • Python
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What I do

App Development

I have created a variety of apps for Android and iOS both in Kotlin and SwiftUI. I have also worked with Flutter to create apps for both Android and iOS.

Backend Development

I have worked extensively with Django and Python to build full stack applications. I have also developed APIs for SPAs and Mobile apps using the Django REST framework

Consulting

I have spearheaded a team of developers to build a mobile app for a startup. I have also served as a Technology Fellow at MEST Africa and a mentor to a team of developers.

Technical Skills

Android
Java
Kotlin
SwiftUI
Flutter
Python

Professional Skills

  • Communication
  • Team Work
  • Project Management
  • Creativity

Education

Masters in Information Technology - BlueCrest University

June 2021 - Present

At BlueCrest University, I have gained a solid knowledge on Algorithms and Data structures, Advance Database systems UNIX Administration, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Network and Security, Computer Architecture and Operating Systems

Software Entrepreneurship - MEST Africa

August 2013 - September 2015

At MEST Africa, I studied a variety of topics in Business, Communication, and Software Engineering. Some of the topics are: Programming with Java, Introduction to Machine Learning, Business development in Africa, Raising funds for startups.

BSc Aerospace Engineering - KNUST

June 2009 - June 2013

At KNUST, I have gained a solid knowledge on topics such as: Engineering mathematics, Fluid mechanics, Strength of materials, Basic electronics, Basic aviation, Aviation business management, CNC programming with MATLAB, Air vehicle stability, Aerodynamics, Heat transfer, Propulsion, and Thermodynamics.

Work Experience

Technology, Teaching Fellow - MEST Africa

Jan 2022 - Present
Responsibility :
  • Thought technologies like Python, Java, Android, Swift and Flutter needed to start a software company.
  • Mentored young entrepreneurs to build a globally successful business that solves African problems.

Senior Android Engineer - SavingGrains, Germany

Jan 2021 - Dec 2021
Responsibility :
  • Built and maintained a clean android architecture layout for the team.
  • Automated testing process and implemented a continuous integration pipeline for the team.

VP of Mobile Engineering - KudiGo Inc, GHANA

Aug 2019 - Jan 2021
Responsibility :
  • Led the innovation team to build a robust retail solution for sub-Saharan Africa.
  • Handled external integration with MasterCard, Standard Bank, Fidelity and GT Bank across the region.

Senior Java Engineer - JPMC, USA

June 2017 - August 2019
Responsibility :
  • Led the team to work on an enhanced structured document extraction(SDE) algorithm.
  • Responsible for external API integration involving Java and Python.

Chief Executive Officer - Flippy Campus, GHANA

Jan 2016 - Dec 2017
Responsibility :
  • Built a system that was adopted and pre-installed on over 1M Samsung devices in Ghana.
  • Led team to raise $50K to expand across Ghana.

Innovation Engineer - Promolante, GHANA

Dec 2013 -Dec 2015
Responsibility :
  • Headed the innovation team and created a customer centric solution used by 900K users.
  • Created algorithm for credit scoring based on user's call history and mobile data consumption.

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