Awa Kinason Mokom (@akinason)
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Backend Developer
Cameroon
If it has to be done, get it done and explain your difficulties in the process. I hate complains.
About
Ex-accountant transitioned into a Software Developer with combined 5+ years of development
experience implementing backend systems with python. Developed and maintained a banking
software currently used by 30+ credit unions to manage loans and savings. Led a team of 4 for
the development of data extraction and management software and over a year of experience
developing e-commerce employee productivity tools that have saved the company over $11000 a
month.
experience implementing backend systems with python. Developed and maintained a banking
software currently used by 30+ credit unions to manage loans and savings. Led a team of 4 for
the development of data extraction and management software and over a year of experience
developing e-commerce employee productivity tools that have saved the company over $11000 a
month.
Skills
Python ⋅ Intermediate
Flask ⋅ Intermediate
C# ⋅ Beginner
Django ⋅ Intermediate
VBA ⋅ Advanced
FastAPI ⋅ Intermediate
Git ⋅ Advanced
AWS ⋅ Beginner
GCP ⋅ Beginner
Postgres ⋅ Advanced
MySQL ⋅ Intermediate
SQL ⋅ Intermediate
MongoDB ⋅ Intermediate
Linux ⋅ Intermediate
Projects
gloxon-oauth
A module that provide a Python interface to the Gloxon Oauth API.
Python
Experience
Developer
Midwest Appliance Parts Co. Inc midwestapplianceparts.com
Apr 2021 to Present ⋅ Chicago, USA
• Developed a dropshipping software used for placing drop ship orders via the most profitable vendor. A tool that saved $2000+ a month on company losses and more than 3 hrs a day of employee work time. • Developed pieces of daily restocker software used for restocking all 5+ marketplaces with more than 2.5 million listings, using information from vendor files and vendor APIs. Tools that reduced unwanted backorders by up to 90%. • Mapped BigCommerce on Channeladvisor for the launch of a new BigCommerce store with 300,000+ listings and 700+ categories. • Maintained all existing computer programs by making modifications as required. • Held meetings with vendors to discuss feature requests, bugs, or onboarding processes. • Developed many other employee productivity tools
Co-Founder, Backend Developer
Gloxon LLC beta.rimscloud.co
Feb 2021 to Present ⋅ Douala, Cameroon
• Developed Gloxon oauth2 authentication system for a single authentication mechanism across all Gloxon apps. • Led the development of the company’s SaaS product RIMS, an ultimate software solution custom-made for research institutes and organizations to facilitate data Extraction, Consolidation, Storage, Analysis, and Publication. • Deployed RIMS on Digitalocean VPS and client private servers • Verify, approve, and merge pull requests. • Wrote RIMS customer requirement document and Technical document
Professional Intern
AppsTech
Oct 2018 to Jan 2019 ⋅ Akwa, Douala
Worked with the Machine Learning group to develop regression models for financial analysis and prediction using QuickBooks business data.
Co-Founder, IT Director
Extended Limits Inc
Mar 2014 to Aug 2018 ⋅ Bamenda, Cameroon
• Developed a banking software currently used by Micro Finance Institutions for managing savings and loans • Developed a business management software currently used by SMEs to manage sales, purchases, inventory, accounting, payables/receivables • Assisted in the collection and documentation of user requirements for client software • Led and coordinated software development interns • Wrote, modified, integrated, and tested software code • Maintained existing computer programs by making modifications as required • Assisted in setting up business management systems, preparing financial statements, and providing advice to businesses.
Education
Fonab Polytechnic | University of Dschang
Bachelor of Technology, Accounting
Sep 2014 to Oct 2015
Volunteer
Junior Chambers International - JCI Bamenda Royal jci.cc
2017 President
Sep 2017 to Aug 2018 ⋅ Bamenda, Cameroon
• Organized and chaired weekly meetings • Organized a successful tree-planting campaign to fight climate change with 30+ participants and 400+ trees planted. • Organized a blood donation campaign at the Regional Hospital blood bank with 22 blood donors. • Participated in National JCI meetings and events
Languages
English ⋅ Fluent
French ⋅ Fluent
Esperanto ⋅ Basic
Interests