I'm a software engineer with 6+ years of experience building scalable backend systems and web/mobile apps. I specialize in Node.js, Python, TypeScript, JavaScript, React, Docker, and cloud-based architectures designed for performance and maintainability. I enjoy turning complex business problems into robust, production-ready solutions, collaborating across teams, mentoring junior developers, and continuously refining architectures for efficiency and growth.

Richard Danquah

I'm a software engineer with 6+ years of experience building scalable backend systems and web/mobile apps. I specialize in Node.js, Python, TypeScript, JavaScript, React, Docker, and cloud-based architectures designed for performance and maintainability. I enjoy turning complex business problems into robust, production-ready solutions, collaborating across teams, mentoring junior developers, and continuously refining architectures for efficiency and growth.

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I’m a software engineer with 6+ years of experience building scalable backend systems and web/mobile apps. I specialize in Node.js, Python, TypeScript, JavaScript, React, Docker, and cloud-based architectures designed for performance and maintainability.

I enjoy turning complex business problems into robust, production-ready solutions, collaborating across teams, mentoring junior developers, and continuously refining architectures for efficiency and growth.

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Work Experience

AI Engineer at Nuwacom
June 1, 2025 - Present
Developed and implemented software components with AI-related functionality that meet project requirements. Integrated AI models into software applications, designing robust interfaces for seamless model interaction. Conducted code reviews and contributed to quality assurance throughout AI and software modules. Prepared AI models for deployment in collaboration with Data Scientists, ensuring optimal performance in production environments. Troubleshot and resolved issues related to model behavior, system integration, and performance. Collaborated across teams to translate business objectives into technical solutions. Tested and validated AI components, including unit and integration testing, and ongoing production monitoring. Documented AI features and software implementations, promoting clarity and team collaboration. Continuously optimized performance, scalability, and resource efficiency of AI-driven solutions. Technical expertise in Python, Vector Databases, RAG, Pydantic AI, buildi
Senior Software Engineer at Garage mobility limited now Rima AI (YC S22)
March 1, 2025 - October 6, 2025
Developed Rima, an AI-powered sales agent using Lang Chain, converting conversations into orders and automating payment processing. Automated customer management, promotions, and sales operations on WhatsApp, ensuring continuous sales without missed opportunities. Designed and implemented a wholesale parts marketplace to support Africa’s transportation sector. Led the development of four large-scale projects within two years, significantly improving code quality through best practices and structured development processes. Mentored three junior developers and conducted rigorous code quality checks in an Agile environment. Collaborated on system architecture design, translating client requirements into scalable application solutions.
Founder at Coderich Softwares Enterprise
February 1, 2022 - October 6, 2025
Developed a robust mobile application for Mills Media named Afrotales+. Trained young people (ages 5-15) to code using Scratch. Developed a responsive entertainment website and robust mobile application for Aukiss Media (Aukiss TV and Aukiss Music).
Full Stack Software Developer at Ecotel Technologies Limited
February 1, 2021 - October 6, 2025
Developed Delivery Service API serving both customer and driver apps using Node.js, Nest JS and Firebase services. Developed proposals for clients outlining project scope and timeline. Built a robust HR payroll and attendance system using geofence technology, AWS Rekognition, Laravel, Vue.js, Firebase Push Notifications, Flutter for attendance app and MySQL database. Facilitated communication between office personnel, subcontractors and customers. Documented processes and delivered data sheets detailing project data. Identified root causes and implemented permanent solutions in support of programme. Mentored junior team members and contributed to engineering training, while aligning with Agile practices.
Application Software Developer at AppsNmobile Solutions Limited
May 1, 2019 - October 6, 2025
Developed a virtual point of sale system, a USSD-enabled application enabling merchants to collect payments. Maintained knowledge of Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL and Elixir. Coded and tested program modifications and upgrades. Reduced load times to enhance user experience. Resolved application defects quickly and supported UI development. Managed approximately 50,000 incoming requests per day from the applications.
AI Engineer at Nuwacom
June 1, 2025 - Present
Developed and implemented software components with AI-related functionality; integrated AI models into applications; designed interfaces for seamless model interaction; conducted code reviews; prepared models for deployment with Data Scientists; troubleshooted issues in model behavior and system integration; tested AI components and monitored production; documented features; optimized AI-driven solutions.
Senior Software Engineer at Garage mobility limited (now Rima AI)
February 1, 2022 - Present
Led development of AI-powered sales agent using Lang Chain; automated customer management, promotions, and sales on WhatsApp; designed and deployed a wholesale parts marketplace; defined, developed, and deployed four large-scale projects; improved code quality by adopting best practices and structured processes; mentored three junior developers; collaborated on system architecture to translate client requirements into scalable solutions.
Founder at Coderich Softwares Enterprise
February 1, 2022 - October 6, 2025
Developed Afrotales+ mobile app for Mills Media; trained youth in coding using Scratch; developed Aukiss TV and Aukiss Music apps and website.
Full Stack Software Developer at Ecotel Technologies Limited
February 1, 2021 - October 6, 2025
Developed Delivery Service API for customer and driver apps using Node.js, NestJS, and Firebase; authored client proposals; built HR payroll/attendance system with geofence tech, AWS Facial Recognition, Laravel, Vue.js, Firebase Push Notifications, Flutter, and MySQL; facilitated cross-team communication; documented processes and identified root causes to implement permanent solutions; mentored juniors.
Application Software Developer at AppsNmobile Solutions Limited
May 1, 2019 - October 6, 2025
Developed a virtual POS USSD-enabled system with a Merchants Dashboard; maintained knowledge of Ruby on Rails and PostgreSQL; contributed to UI, tested modifications, reduced load times, and supported stakeholders; handled ~50,000 requests daily.
AI Engineer at Nuwacom
June 1, 2025 - Present
Developed and implemented AI-related software components, integrated AI models into applications with robust interfaces, conducted code reviews, and ensured QA across AI and software modules. Prepared models for deployment in collaboration with Data Scientists, troubleshooting issues in model behavior and system integration. Collaborated across teams to translate business objectives into technical solutions, tested AI components (unit/integration), and established production monitoring. Documented AI features to promote clarity and collaboration. Optimized performance, scalability, and resource efficiency of AI-driven solutions. Technologies included Python, vector databases, RAG, Pydantic AI, building multi-agent systems, React.js, Node.js, and TypeScript.
Senior Software Engineer at Garage mobility limited now Rima AI (YC S22)
March 1, 2025 - October 6, 2025
Developed Rima, an AI-powered sales agent using LangChain, converting conversations into orders and automating payment processing. Automated customer management, promotions, and sales operations on WhatsApp, ensuring continuous sales. Designed and implemented a wholesale parts marketplace linking suppliers and retailers to support Africa’s transportation sector. Led the development of four large-scale projects within two years, improving code quality by 90% through best practices and structured processes. Tech stack included Node.js (JavaScript/TypeScript), Python, React.js, MongoDB and CI/CD pipelines. Mentored three junior developers and performed rigorous code quality checks in an Agile environment. Collaborated on system architecture translating client requirements into scalable solutions.
Founder at Coderich Softwares Enterprise
February 1, 2022 - October 6, 2025
Founded a software studio; developed Afrotales+ mobile app for Mills Media; trained youths ages 5-15 to code using Scratch; developed a responsive entertainment website and robust mobile applications for Aukiss Media (Aukiss TV and Aukiss Music).
Full Stack Software Developer at Ecotel Technologies Limited
February 1, 2021 - October 6, 2025
Developed Delivery Service API for customer and driver apps using Node.js, NestJS and Firebase. Created client proposals outlining scope and timelines. Built a robust HR payroll and attendance system using geofence technology, AWS Facial Recognition, Laravel, Vue.js, Firebase Push Notifications, and Flutter for the attendance app; MySQL. Facilitated communication between office staff, subcontractors, and customers. Documented processes and delivered data sheets; identified root causes and implemented permanent solutions. Mentored junior teammates and contributed to Agile processes.
Application Software Developer at AppsNmobile Solutions Limited
May 1, 2019 - October 6, 2025
Developed a virtual point of sale system, a USSD-enabled application for merchants to facilitate collections, with a Merchants Dashboard. Worked with Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL and Elixir; maintained knowledge of multiple languages and frameworks; reduced load times and resolved defects to improve user experience; supported UI development and handled ~50,000 daily requests.

Education

No Degree (Training in Project Management) at Maxim Nyansa IT Solutions
August 1, 2016 - October 6, 2025
Bachelor of Arts Computer Science with Statistics at University of Ghana
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2016
High School Diploma at Kumasi Academy
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2012
Bachelor of Arts Computer Science with Statistics at University of Ghana
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2016
Training in Project Management (non-degree) at Maxim Nyansa IT Solutions
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2016
High School Diploma at Kumasi Academy, Kumasi, Ghana
June 1, 2012 - October 6, 2025
Bachelor of Arts Computer Science with Statistics at University of Ghana, Legon, Accra, Ghana
May 1, 2016 - October 6, 2025
Training in Project Management at Maxim Nyansa IT Solutions, Accra, Ghana
August 1, 2016 - October 6, 2025

Qualifications

React JS Certificate
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025
GOETHE - ZERTIFIKAT A1
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025
EXIN Agile Scrum Foundation
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025
SAP Cloud for Customer
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025
SAP Business Warehouse Powered by SAP HANA
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025
React JS Certificate
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025
GOETHE - ZERTIFIKAT A1
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025
EXIN Agile Scrum Foundation
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025
SAP Cloud for Customer
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025
SAP Business Warehouse Powered by SAP HANA
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025
React JS Certificate
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025
GOETHE - ZERTIFIKAT A1
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025
EXIN Agile Scrum Foundation
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025
SAP Cloud for Customer
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025
SAP Business Warehouse Powered by SAP HANA
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics, Media & Entertainment, Other, Transportation & Logistics