Hi, I'm Yussif Issah Gyanko, a passionate software engineer with a strong background in computer science and engineering. I enjoy developing innovative solutions that integrate AI and machine learning with traditional software applications. Currently, I am a research assistant at the University of Rhode Island, where I focus on AI-powered routing apps and automation. I have worked in various capacities from large firms like PwC to startups like Confeera and Brandtrader, where I've enhanced system performance and user experiences, and integrated payment solutions. I'm a team player who values results and action, always eager to learn and apply new technologies.

Yussif Issah Gyanko

Hi, I'm Yussif Issah Gyanko, a passionate software engineer with a strong background in computer science and engineering. I enjoy developing innovative solutions that integrate AI and machine learning with traditional software applications. Currently, I am a research assistant at the University of Rhode Island, where I focus on AI-powered routing apps and automation. I have worked in various capacities from large firms like PwC to startups like Confeera and Brandtrader, where I've enhanced system performance and user experiences, and integrated payment solutions. I'm a team player who values results and action, always eager to learn and apply new technologies.

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Hi, I’m Yussif Issah Gyanko, a passionate software engineer with a strong background in computer science and engineering. I enjoy developing innovative solutions that integrate AI and machine learning with traditional software applications. Currently, I am a research assistant at the University of Rhode Island, where I focus on AI-powered routing apps and automation.

I have worked in various capacities from large firms like PwC to startups like Confeera and Brandtrader, where I’ve enhanced system performance and user experiences, and integrated payment solutions. I’m a team player who values results and action, always eager to learn and apply new technologies.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Research Assistant at University of Rhode Island
June 1, 2023 - June 21, 2024
Developed an AI-powered pedestrian routing app integrating LLMs, Flutter, and OSM to enhance sidewalk accessibility using real-time crowdsourced data. Designed and implemented dynamic hazard avoidance, user rating validation, and conversational navigation via AI assistant. Implemented seamless email automation using ChatGPT and Zapier, empowering users to manage email tasks with plain text commands. Automated Trello board and task management using ChatGPT and Zapier to streamline workflow and enhance productivity.
Web Developer at CONFEERA
July 1, 2023 - June 21, 2024
Integrated PayPal payment API into the CONFEERA web application, enabling secure transactions and increasing payment processing efficiency by 50%. Implemented 10+ new features and resolved 10+ bugs in the application, improving functionality and reducing error rates by 30%.
Associate – Software Engineer at PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS
October 1, 2021 - August 1, 2023
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and implement an automated expected credit and loss system based on IFRS9, achieving a 70% reduction in calculation time. Translated complex IFRS9 model components from Excel formulas into C# code, reducing calculation time by 50% and improving model accuracy. Led user acceptance testing with stakeholders, resulting in 15 key enhancements and 40% increased client satisfaction. Developed and integrated machine learning models improving facility staging accuracy to 95%. Engineered advanced dashboards for enterprise data governance, enhancing quality monitoring by 35%, and optimized SQL script execution to reduce processing time by 50%. Built a web application to track client rotations, boosting productivity by 90% and ensuring 100% compliance with audit rotation laws. Projects resulted in over $450k revenue increase and met financial goals.
Web developer at BRANDTRADER
September 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Developed the eCommerce API, improving transaction response time by 30%. Redesigned price matching feature to boost trader engagement by 40%. Integrated Stripe payment and subscription API, increasing transaction success rates by 45% and enhancing user experience.

Education

MSc at University of Rhode Island
August 1, 2023 - June 1, 2025
BSc at University of Ghana
August 1, 2017 - November 1, 2021

Qualifications

Best Demo Application, IEEE MDM 2025
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Dean Honor List, University of Ghana
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Dean Honor List, University of Ghana
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Best Student, Basic Education Certification Examination
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Financial Services, Education, Professional Services

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