Resume

Abdulqadir Ahmad

Software Engineer

• Email: arfs6.mail@gmail.com
• Phone: +2349069040412
• Location: Nigeria

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A software engineer with experience in Python (Django and WxPython) and accessibility. Seeking opportunities to learn, build and explore software engineering.

Skills

• Programming Languages: Python, C and Javascript.
• Other Languages: HTML, CSS and SQL.
• Frameworks: Django, WxPython and HTMX.
• Tools/DevOps: Git, Linux, Hatch, Nginx, Haproxy and Neovim.
• Non Technical: Communication, Collaboration, Problem Solving and Time Management.

Education

1. B.Sc. Computer Science at University of Jos (expected 2027)
   • Current Year: 3rd Year (300 Level).
   • Relevant Coursework: Introduction to Computer Systems, Programming in C++ and Java.
2. Bootcamp Software Engineering at ALX Africa (August 2022 to April 2024)
   • Collaborated with peers on multiple projects (/bin/sh and AirBnB clones).
   • Certificate and Transcript.
   • Relevant Coursework: Low and High Level Programming, Algorithms and Data Structures, and System Engineering / DevOps.

Experience

1. Open Source Contribution to TWBlue
   • TWBlue is an open source desktop client for mastodon that is built with blind users in mind.
   • Contributed nine (9) merged pull requests.
   • Key contributions:
     • Automated building and releasing new versions - Helped restore the release pipeline after 6 months of inactivity, enabling continuous releases for hundreths of users. - Created an interface for updating user profile
   • Technologies: Python, WxPython, Pubsub Events and Gettext.

Projects

1. Accessibility Hub
   • Built a website for discussions and reviews of the accessibility of digital and physical tools using Python and Django framework.
   • Link to demo: https://arfs6.pythonanywhere.com.
   • Technologies: Python, Django, HTMX, Hatch, Fabric, SQL and Nginx.
2. A Notes
   • Built a command line tool for managing notes in python. It supports creating and editing notes and converting notes to HTML / pdf.
   • Technologies: Jinja, Peewee and Urwid
3. Highland FM Roster
   • Built a website for managing staff roster in a local radio station.
   • Technologies: Python, Django, HTMX and Hatch
4. Comodoro
   • Built a pomodoro cross platform app with Graphical User Interface and Command Line Interface, and packaged into executables with cx freeze.
   • Technologies: Python, WxPython, zmq, PubSub, Cx Freeze