YUSUFA Jow
Fullstack & Mainframe Developer
Malmö, SE.About
Highly driven Fullstack and Mainframe Developer with 3+ years of experience in financial systems, e-commerce, and custom platform development. Expert in optimizing complex backend processes, enhancing system scalability, and delivering high-quality, compliant software solutions in agile environments. Proven ability to solve intricate technical challenges and drive efficiency gains, ensuring robust and seamless operations for millions of users.
Work
Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden
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Summary
Spearheaded development and maintenance of COBOL programs for Handelsbanken's financial platform, ensuring secure and efficient international cross-border payments.
Highlights
Developed and maintained critical COBOL programs handling international transactions, including payment initiation, currency exchange, clearing, and reconciliation for a major financial institution.
Ensured stringent adherence to international banking regulations and security standards, safeguarding sensitive customer information across complex financial systems.
Analyzed and resolved complex transaction problems, collaborating with international banks and departments to maintain seamless cross-border payment flows.
Optimized system performance and scalability, efficiently processing increasing transaction volumes to ensure fast and reliable payment processing.
Contributed to projects for new feature development and system improvements, adapting the financial platform to evolving operational and customer needs.
Malmö, Skåne, Sweden
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Summary
Developed a bespoke fullstack communication platform for internal consultants at HiQ, streamlining operations and fostering knowledge sharing.
Highlights
Engineered a custom communication platform using Python and ASP.NET Core, significantly reducing reliance on external tools for internal consultant and project manager communication.
Implemented a robust consultant availability tracking system, enhancing resource allocation efficiency and accelerating project assignments.
Automated key aspects of the project assignment process, resulting in time savings and a reduction in operational errors.
Established a centralized repository for technical documentation and best practices, promoting knowledge sharing and improving deliverable quality across the team.
Delivered a highly-received solution that markedly improved internal communication and operational efficiency for HiQ's consulting teams.
Malmö, Skåne, Sweden
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Summary
Played a central role in backend development for CDON's high-traffic e-commerce platform, focusing on robust and scalable .NET solutions.
Highlights
Built and maintained critical backend systems for an e-commerce platform serving millions of customers, ensuring high availability and performance.
Developed and optimized efficient APIs and database performance using C#, ASP.NET Core, and SQL Server, enhancing the overall shopping experience.
Contributed across the full software development lifecycle, from design and implementation to testing and deployment, for key e-commerce functionalities.
Collaborated closely with frontend developers, product owners, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions meeting customer needs.
Implemented clean, testable, and maintainable C# and ASP.NET Core code, improving platform stability and facilitating future enhancements.
Malmö, Skåne, Sweden
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Summary
Led educational projects and integrated technology as a Teacher and Project Leader at Malmö Stad, fostering a stimulating learning environment.
Highlights
Planned and implemented diverse educational projects, promoting learning and development for children within a structured environment.
Introduced and integrated new IT products into daily routines, enhancing pedagogical methods and operational efficiency for staff.
Ensured seamless implementation and accessibility of technology tools, empowering both children and staff in their learning and development.
Cultivated a safe and supportive educational environment, facilitating social, emotional, and cognitive growth through engaging activities.
Proactively explored and implemented new IT solutions, providing comprehensive training and support to staff for effective technology utilization in education.