Resume

A summary of my academic background, professional journey, and key projects I’ve built as a full-stack developer.

Summary

Francis Nkansah

Results-driven full-stack web developer with 8+ years of experience in designing and implementing modern web applications using PHP, JavaScript, MySQL, and Bootstrap. Skilled at building scalable systems, maintaining clean code, and delivering client-focused digital solutions.

  • Kumasi, Ghana
  • +233 542 49 7887 || +233 201 08 5456
  • itmanyaw@gmail.com

Education

MSc. Information Technology

2015 - 2017

KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana

Focused on software engineering, database design, and enterprise information systems. Developed academic projects on web-based automation systems and information management.

BSc. Computer Science

2010 - 2014

University of Cape Coast, Ghana

Graduated with a strong foundation in programming, networking, and algorithms. Built a final-year project on automating student records and data analytics for schools.

Certifications

  • PHP & MySQL Web Development Certification — Udemy (2020)
  • JavaScript ES6+ Masterclass — Codecademy (2021)
  • Responsive Web Design — FreeCodeCamp (2019)

Professional Experience

Lead Developer & Systems Consultant

2020 - Present

Remer Technologies, Kumasi, Ghana

  • Architected and developed the School Management System used by several educational institutions to manage students, fees, and exams.
  • Implemented POS and billing systems with real-time reporting and PDF invoice generation using PHP and AJAX.
  • Refactored legacy PHP code into modern MVC structure, improving maintainability and performance by 35%.
  • Led a small dev team, performing code reviews, database optimization, and version control via GitHub.

Freelance Web Developer

2015 - 2020

Independent Projects, Remote

  • Developed and deployed more than 40+ dynamic websites for clients in education, travel, retail, and services sectors.
  • Created custom CMS dashboards for small businesses to manage content without coding knowledge.
  • Integrated payment gateways and automated invoicing features for e-commerce clients.
  • Provided continuous support, SEO optimization, and technical maintenance for clients worldwide.

IT Support & Junior Developer

2014 - 2015

BrightPath Academy, Kumasi

  • Assisted in the deployment and maintenance of local networks and student data systems.
  • Developed internal scripts to automate attendance and report generation using PHP and Excel.
  • Provided training to staff on basic ICT and data management tools.