David Opoku Mensah

I'm a Full-stack Developer

Profile

Welcome to my portfolio! I am a hardworking and disciplined individual with a degree in pharmaceutical science, driven by a passion for problem-solving and technology. My curiosity for programming pushes me to continuously learn, improve, and take on challenges that expand my skills. I approach every opportunity with respect, commitment, and a drive to excel. Below, you’ll find more about my journey and aspirations in tech.

Software Developer & Web Developer.

Below are my personal details for quick reference:

  • City: London, UK
  • Degree: BSc Pharmaceutical Science
  • Hobbies: Reading, playing football, music, gym, problem-solving challenges
  • Fun-fact: I once fixed a bug that turned out to be a semi-colon
  • First Programming Language: Started with C, but JavaScript stole my heart
  • Favourite Coding Quote: "Any fool can write code that a computer can understand. Good programmers write code that humans can understand. – Martin Fowler"

I am eager to learn, grow, and take on a new challenge that will push my skills further. Whether it’s solving complex problems, building innovative solutions, or refining my expertise, I approach every opportunity with dedication and curiosity. If you'd like to connect, collaborate, or discuss opportunities, feel free to reach out. I look forward to exploring new possibilities in the tech world and making a meaningful impact.

Skills

I am proficient in both front-end and back-end development, with experience in multiple programming languages, frameworks, and database technologies. My core technical skills include:

JavaScript
Python
Php
Java
C#
C
React
SQL
Postgresql
Html5
Css3
Jquery
Bootstrap
MaterialUI
Jest
Mocha
Github
Git
Express
Nodejs

Experience

I have completed extensive training in software development, covering both fundamental and advanced concepts. My learning journey includes structured programs from well-regarded institutions, giving me hands-on experience in coding, problem-solving, and best practices in modern software engineering. You can download a copy of my CV by clicking the button below:

Summary

David Opoku Mensah

I am a hardworking and disciplined individual with a degree in pharmaceutical science. Driven by my love for problem-solving and technology, I have a strong desire to contribute to the tech world. I approach every opportunity with respect and full commitment. I am seeking an opportunity that will challenge me, satisfy my curiosity in programming, and fulfil my eagerness to learn and excel.

Education

BSc Pharmaceutical Science

September 2019 - May 2023

University of Manchester

Introduction to Computer Science (CS50x)

June 2023 - December 2023

Harvard University/EdX

Learn Python 3

August 2024 - September 2024

Codecademy

Professional Experience

Software Development Training

2024

Northcoders

  • A 13-week intensive bootcamp which covered all the core and advanced concept of JavaScript.
  • Help was kept to a minimum to mimic real world work environment.
  • Side-projects was mostly done by pair programming.

Full-Stack Engineer

2024

Codecademy

  • Covered best industry practices of software development.
  • Completed a lot of side-project which solidified my understanding in the material.

Coding Traineeship

2025

ITCareerSwitch

  • Worked as part-time traineeship for a 16 months.
  • Completed 2 projects which utilised all the skills I learnt and solved real world problems.

Portfolio

Here are some projects I worked on that showcase my skills. I enjoyed building them because they are functional, user-friendly, and well-structured. Each project represents something new I learnt, whether it’s working with new technologies or solving real-world problems.

Project 1

Gazetteer

A geolocation app that allows a user to view information about a selected country.

Project 2

Company Directory

An app that allows a user to view and manage employees, departments and locations.

Project 3

NC News

An app that's supposed to mimic how reddit works.

Project 4

NC News API

This is the back-end of the NC News app. It's the API to which the NC News fetches data from.

Contact

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