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Akan NkereuwemSoftware Engineer | Backend, Mobile & AI Systems

I build scalable systems, ship reliable products, and turn ideas into production-ready software.

Currently buildingA mobile backend REST API that connects Nigerian farmers directly to buyers, eliminating middlemen from the agricultural supply chain.
Currently learningEvent-driven architecture and serverless design patterns.

What I've Built

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Technical Toolkit

Languages
  • Python
  • TypeScript
  • JavaScript
  • Java
  • SQL
Backend
  • Django / FastAPI
  • Node.js / Express
  • REST API Design
  • Authentication (JWT, Sessions)
  • Database Modeling & Schema Design
  • Asynchronous Programming
  • API Integration & Third-Party Services
Mobile
  • Flutter
  • React Native
  • Cross-Platform App Development
  • Mobile UI Implementation
  • API Integration (Mobile)
Databases
  • PostgreSQL
  • MongoDB
  • SQLite
  • Database Indexing & Optimization
  • ORMs (SQLAlchemy, Prisma)
Tools & Infra
  • Docker
  • Git & GitHub
  • Linux
  • CI/CD (GitHub Actions)
  • Cloud Deployment (Heroku, Vercel)
  • Nginx
AI & Emerging
  • Machine Learning Fundamentals
  • AI API Integration (OpenAI, etc.)
  • Data Processing & Automation
  • Prompt Engineering
  • Building AI-Enhanced Applications
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The Engineer Behind the Code

Software engineer with a focus on backend systems, cross-platform mobile, and AI-integrated products. I build things that are reliable under pressure and designed to last, not just to ship. As AI reshapes what's possible in software, I'm focused on being the kind of engineer who understands systems deeply enough to direct it well.

// now — 2026-03
Building:

A mobile backend REST API that connects Nigerian farmers directly to buyers, eliminating middlemen from the agricultural supply chain.

Learning:

Event-driven architecture and serverless design patterns.

Reading:

Fundamentals of Software Architecture by Mark Richards.

Engineering Principles

Observability as a Prerequisite

Instrumenting for logs, metrics, and distributed tracing is a requirement for production readiness. Comprehensive visibility is the foundation of system trust and operational reliability.

Operational Maturity over Novelty

Prioritizing battle-tested technologies over emerging stacks ensures long-term stability. Choosing the right abstraction provides more value than following industry trends.

Iterative Delivery & Rapid Feedback

Value is realized at the point of shipment. Deploying functional versions early gathers real-world data, prioritizing continuous iteration over speculative over-engineering.

Let's Build Something

I'm open to engineering roles, freelance projects, and technical collaborations. If you have something worth building, reach out.

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Email
akannkereuwem@gmail.com
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GitHub
github.com/akannkereuwem1
Browse my code, contributions, and open source work.
LinkedIn
linkedin.com/in/akan-nkereuwem
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