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ERIC ACKAAH 95 Riverdale Ave Yonkers Ny
Phone Number ♦ (478) 442-‐3863 Email ♦ [email protected]
OBJECTIVE: Seeking a full time position where I will utilize my computer knowledge and interpersonal skills to further company growth
EDUCATION: Fort Valley State University Major: Computer Science Minor: Computer Information Systems
• Graduated with Summa Cum Laude May, 2015 • Student Government Association Representative at the Board of Regions • Only Student selected to represent entire student body at President Griffith Global Initiative Counsel • Highest Computer Science & Mathematics Departmental Award Recipient March, 2015
TECHNICAL/COMPUTER SKILLS: PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES & COURSES:
• Java • Objective C (IOS development) • Html, Java Script, CSS • Digital Fundamentals • ASP.NET & Visual Basic (.Net development) • SQL Server Database • Spring, MVC, eclipse, etc. • Analysis of Algorithms • Data Structures • JSON and No-‐SQL database System • Android Mobile Application Development
FRAMEWORK (S) • Angular Application Development • Spring MVC • Amazon Web Services (AWS) • Object Oriented Application
SOFTWARE: • Performing System Recovery and Troubleshooting • Microsoft Office 365, PowerShell, SharePoint, WordPress Web Application Software • IDE’s for application development Eclipse, Xcode, NetBeans & Visual Studio, Open Source Technology (Drupal, MySQL,
Apache)
ADDITIONAL SKILLS • Accounting | & ||, Marketing, Financial Management, & Leadership
CAREER-‐RELATED EXPERIENCE: Bloomberg LP, West Street New York Software Engineer/Data Center Engineer January 2016 -‐ Present
• Worked in the West Street data center to complete Bloomberg migration project • Worked on the mobile application version of Bloomberg Database Management System • Collaborated in developing hybrid mobile platform of Bloomberg Database Management System (BDMS) • Build the UI design for Bloomberg Database Management System (BDMS) from scratch to the end • Build and load various API’s from the backend into the Application • Provide mobile application and software development tutorial to Bloomberg Employees • Tested and debug each module of the application to make sure it works well in collaboration with the company’s policy • Make sure all tickets from the Hardware engineers are updated and resolved to match Bloomberg database system • Performed the logical updates about the server specs, decommission, and updates in the migration database system • Run decommission scripts and applications from LAN to make sure the physical and logical migration matches. • Assisted and supervise new consultants on how to be effective and efficient in their assigned duties
Founder/CEO, Prominent Developer Company (http://www.prominentdeveloper.com/) June 2010– present
Prominent Developer is a Private Technology Company, established in 2010. Prominent Developer Company provides three main services, which includes Consulting, Advising, and Production. The production service includes the following divisions:
A. Mobile Application(s) -‐ Our Company builds mobile applications both on Android and iPhone platforms.
B. Web Application(s) & Data Security -‐ Our company has professional web application developers who are dedicated to provide adequate service to our client/customers. We don’t only build web-‐application for our customers; we also provide them with education. C. Other Computer/Technical Services -‐ Our service extends to help individuals who have problems with their computers. We believe not everyone is capable of catching up with the constant advancement of technology.
WORK EXPERIENCE: Prominent Developer Company, New York CEO / Software Engineer June 2010 -‐ Present Worked on various projects for our clients, and used technologies such as Java, Spring MVC, Eclipse, Data Access/integration, MS SQL, etc.
• Development/coding in java, MS SQL, mongo DB, as well as spring framework, MVC, Core Container and Data Access/integration for clients, building web application etc., to promote their organization, also use eclipse in android mobile development and spring for any java application for my client’s projects and assignment.
• Utilize software visualization and cloud platforms (AWS) to understand the various software systems used in the development life cycle from the implementation, metrics, trace, testing, and repository of the system.
• Utilize agile methodology to understand my clients’ needs • I have published a research about agile methodology that plays a significant role in software architecture.
• Clients: Links Incorporated; the Fort Valley Chapter, Fort Valley State University, etc.
IOS & Android Application Developer Fort Valley State University Full time (Special project assigned by the President) October 2012-‐September 2013
• Developed mobile app for Fort Valley State University • Developed a mobile app named ‘Prominent’ • The application will help students overcome anxiety in Math and Science • Application was published through “Google AppStore”
Deloitte & Touché, Nashville, TN Full time Employee (Mobile Application Developer) summer 2014 & summer 2013
• Worked with the Mobile Application Development Team using Java and ASP .Net to develop Android Apps for internal use • Worked as a project and team management leader reporting to senior managers and supervisors • Gained experience within software architectural/design while working on the mobile application and infrastructure team • Worked with Deloitte engineers in developing mobile apps for Deloitte employees • Helped Developed Mobile Applications for Deloitte Employees • Assisted in reconciling emails for Deloitte Employees • Worked on the Deloitte Lync Application for the Unified Communication • Assisted Unified Communication in cutting the cost of using Verizon Phones for calls by replacing it with Lync Application.
Fort Valley State University, Fort Valley, GA Computer Lab Assistant/Technician (Internship) June 2012-‐August 2012
• Worked as with the professors and served as a consultant to clients that have problems with their computers • Provided assistant to students who needs help with programming and have software related problems
TRIO Student Support Services Teaching Assistant (TA) February 2011-‐May 2015
• Assisted students in Math, Biology, Algorithm and Computer Science related courses • Provided teaching services to college students in Data Structures, Programming, Software and mobile apps dev’t
PAA DE-‐ GGI Internet Company, Accra, Ghana Full time Employee (Computer Programmer/Data Analyst) June 2009-‐January 2011
• Programmed in Java, SQL and analyzed how information are been transmitted to and from the company • Served as a consultant to the company by advising, analyzing and providing clients about data security and information • Served as an assistant manager in retail and software development to the company and a leader to the programmers’ team.
Akrasi Group of Companies, Accra, Ghana Full time Employee (Assistant Software Application Specialist) June 2006-‐May 2009
• I used Java and Microsoft SQL languages to customize the company’s software to suite their clients needs • Managed a group of sixty (60) entry level and mid-‐level employees who reported directly to me • Performed the day to day managerial report, performance, and acquisition of clients for the company • Reported to senior supervisors and managers about employees performance and reports • Served as a consultant to the retail software division managing the day to day transaction of applications • Analyzed the internal and external client based applications for the company
ACTIVITES/AWARDS:
• Nominated by President Griffith to serve as a member on the Global Initiative Council August 2013 – May 2015
• Inroads Highest G.P.A Scholarship First Place Award Recipient July 2013 • Fort Valley St. University Critical Thinking Program Award Recipient April 2013 • Fort Valley St. University Honors Convocation Award Recipient March 2013 • Fort Valley St. University Marathon (5K) Runner Award Recipient October 2012 • Fort Valley St. University Critical Thinking Program Award Recipient April 2012 • Kesseben Computer Club, Ghana Organizer Aug. 2008-‐April 2009 • Henry A. Hunt Award (Fort Valley State University) Award Recipient March, 2015 • Al Knox Award (Fort Valley State University) Award Recipient March, 2015 • Fort Valley State University Alumni Award Award Recipient March, 2015
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES:
Fort Valley HealthCare Centre, Fort Valley, GA September 2012-‐ 2015 • Volunteer at Fort Valley HealthCare Center • Assist patients with medication • Thurgood Marshall Organization • INROADS non-‐profit Organization • Active Member of American Computing Machinery (ACM)