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Hi, I'm Gladness Rufus, a passionate software engineer with strong expertise in full-stack and mobile app development. I enjoy building scalable web and mobile applications that solve real-world problems, combining clean UI/UX design with robust backend architecture. With experience in both freelance and startup environments, I deliver solutions that are not only functional but also user-friendly and efficient. I am continuously learning and exploring new technologies like Web3, blockchain, and DevOps to stay ahead in this fast-evolving field. Collaboration and mentorship are important to me, and I take pride in helping others grow while developing innovative software products.…Hi, I'm Gladness Rufus, a passionate software engineer with strong expertise in full-stack and mobile app development. I enjoy building scalable web and mobile applications that solve real-world problems, combining clean UI/UX design with robust backend architecture. With experience in both freelance and startup environments, I deliver solutions that are not only functional but also user-friendly and efficient. I am continuously learning and exploring new technologies like Web3, blockchain, and DevOps to stay ahead in this fast-evolving field. Collaboration and mentorship are important to me, and I take pride in helping others grow while developing innovative software products.

Gladness Rufus

Full Stack Developer, Developer, App Developer, +4

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Hi, I'm Gladness Rufus, a passionate software engineer with strong expertise in full-stack and mobile app development. I enjoy building scalable web and mobile applications that solve real-world problems, combining clean UI/UX design with robust backend architecture. With experience in both freelance and startup environments, I deliver solutions that are not only functional but also user-friendly and efficient. I am continuously learning and exploring new technologies like Web3, blockchain, and DevOps to stay ahead in this fast-evolving field. Collaboration and mentorship are important to me, and I take pride in helping others grow while developing innovative software products.…Hi, I'm Gladness Rufus, a passionate software engineer with strong expertise in full-stack and mobile app development. I enjoy building scalable web and mobile applications that solve real-world problems, combining clean UI/UX design with robust backend architecture. With experience in both freelance and startup environments, I deliver solutions that are not only functional but also user-friendly and efficient. I am continuously learning and exploring new technologies like Web3, blockchain, and DevOps to stay ahead in this fast-evolving field. Collaboration and mentorship are important to me, and I take pride in helping others grow while developing innovative software products.

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Hi, I’m Gladness Rufus, a passionate software engineer with strong expertise in full-stack and mobile app development. I enjoy building scalable web and mobile applications that solve real-world problems, combining clean UI/UX design with robust backend architecture. With experience in both freelance and startup environments, I deliver solutions that are not only functional but also user-friendly and efficient.

I am continuously learning and exploring new technologies like Web3, blockchain, and DevOps to stay ahead in this fast-evolving field. Collaboration and mentorship are important to me, and I take pride in helping others grow while developing innovative software products.

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Work Experience

Full-stack & Mobile App Developer (Freelance) at OnRoute

June 1, 2025 - Present

Currently designing and developing a taxi dispatch system comprising a driver mobile app and admin web dashboard. Responsibilities include UI/UX design focusing on usability and clarity, development of the driver mobile app in React Native for job bidding, completion, status, delivery updates, and authentication, creating the admin dashboard for driver and job management, and API and database architecture using Redis Pub & Sub, Node.js and PostgreSQL.

Co-Founder at SmartMention

February 1, 2025 - Present

Launched SmartMention, a SaaS tool that tracks brand mentions across the web and delivers categorized, context-aware summaries. Led product design and system architecture for a scalable backend using Python, Node.js, PostgreSQL, Redis, React, and Vite. Built intelligent algorithms to detect, prioritize, and tag mentions across social media, news, and forums. Oversaw MVP launch with focus on performance, UX, and future extensibility, including AI-powered replies and signal detection.

Full-Stack Developer (Freelance) at PrimeGrills

June 30, 2025 - July 17, 2025

Developed the customer-facing website, admin management dashboards, and a custom POS system. Implemented an event-driven backend architecture using RabbitMQ for decoupled, scalable communication between services. Engineered backend services with Django and Python, containerized with Docker, and deployed on AWS using Nginx as a reverse proxy. Designed a fast, modern frontend experience using Vite and JavaScript frameworks.

Python Instructor at FuturDevs

April 30, 2024 - July 17, 2025

Conducted Python programming workshops and training sessions for bootcamp participants. Delivered curriculum materials, including coding exercises and projects. Provided one-on-one mentorship and support to students, helping them overcome technical challenges.

Full-stack & Mobile App Developer (Freelance) at OnRoute

August 31, 2025 - July 17, 2025

Currently designing and developing a taxi dispatch system comprising of a driver mobile app and admin web dashboard. Responsibilities include UI/UX for both interfaces focusing on usability and clarity, development of driver mobile app in React Native for job bidding, completion, status, delivery updates, and authentication, admin dashboard for driver and job management, and API and database architecture using Redis Pub & Sub, Node.js, and PostgreSQL.

Co-Founder at SmartMention

February 1, 2025 - Present

Launched SmartMention, a SaaS tool that tracks brand mentions across the web and delivers categorized, context-aware summaries. Led product design and system architecture for a scalable backend using Python, Node.js, PostgreSQL, Redis, React, and Vite. Built intelligent algorithms to detect, prioritize, and tag mentions across sources such as social media, news, and forums. Oversaw MVP launch with focus on performance, UX, and future extensibility including AI-powered replies and signal detection.

Full-Stack Developer (Freelance) at PrimeGrills

June 30, 2025 - July 17, 2025

Developed the customer-facing website, admin management dashboards, and a custom POS system. Implemented an event-driven backend architecture using RabbitMQ, ensuring decoupled, scalable communication between services. Engineered backend services with Django and Python, containerized with Docker, and deployed on AWS using Nginx as a reverse proxy. Designed a fast, modern frontend experience using Vite and JavaScript frameworks.

Python Instructor at FuturDevs

April 30, 2024 - July 17, 2025