Richmond Gakpetor

Experience

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  Liberty Preparatory & Junior High School

  Sept 2016 - Aug 2017

  Math Tutor

  - Conducted regular assessments and mock exams to track student progress and identify areas for improvement.- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills, building trust and rapport with students to facilitate effective learning and collaboration.- Developed an understanding of B.E.C.E math curriculum standards and requirements, aligning tutoring sessions with JHS 3 (grade 9) curriculum objectives.

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  GRATIS Foundation

  Jun 2018 - Jul 2018

  Engineering Intern

  - Participated in factory tours (metalwork workshop, welding unit, fabrication unit, foundry, and design and CNC unit) and customer visits to gain insight into the manufacturing and end-use of agricultural machinery.- Gained experience with computer-aided design (CAD) software- AutoCAD, and participated in producing engineering drawings of simple machine parts.

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  Ghana Irrigation Development Authority (GIDA)

  Jun 2019 - Jul 2019

  Engineering Intern

  - Participated in the installation of sprinkler irrigation systems, working with fellow interns and other personnel to ensure compliance with design specifications for okra farming on a half-acre plot.- Developed an understanding of the operation and maintenance of irrigation systems, including troubleshooting and repair procedures.

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  University of Ghana

  Oct 2021 - Sept 2022

  Research And Teaching Assistant

  - Provided instructional support to the Soil Mechanization lecturer in the agricultural engineering department, assisting with lecture preparation, grading quizzes, and office hours.- Mentored two final-year students on research projects, providing guidance on the project topic, data analysis, and technical writing.- Collaborated with a colleague to lead laboratory sessions for second-year students, providing hands-on experience with engineering principles in the Fluid Mechanics course.- Developed and maintained relationships with students, faculty, and staff to foster a positive learning environment. Show less

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  Ghana Tech Lab

  Nov 2021 - Feb 2022

  Flutter Developer

  - Developed an understanding of user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design principles, contributing to the development of user-friendly and visually appealing mobile applications.- Gaining an understanding and applied the design thinking framework to a problem: online purchasing of groceries.- Led a team of 4 to design a mobile app UI mock-up using Figma for the above problem, prepare pitch deck slides, and ultimately pitch our solution to resource persons - a solution we called Farm2U. (We were part of the 6 teams shortlisted in the online cohort.)- Gained experience with cloud services, such as Firebase integrating it with Dee-M chats (a lightweight chat app) to provide additional functionality and scalability.- Developed and deployed a functional to-do mobile app (frontend: Flutter, backend: NodeJS) on cyclic. Show less

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  Google Africa Developer Scholarship | Andela | PluralSight

  Jun 2022 - Dec 2022

  Android Developer

  - Developed lightweight Android applications such as a note-taking app to gain hands-on experience, using tools such as Android Studio, and Git.- Developed an understanding of Android development best practices, including version control, software design patterns, and testing.- Demonstrated a willingness to learn and develop new skills, taking advantage of the training opportunities and seeking feedback from experts and Andela Learners Community.

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  GMM Electrical Solutions

  Oct 2022 - Jul 2023

  Manager

  - Led the strategic planning and execution of the company's digital presence: building our website (www.gmmmep.com) and LinkedIn page which has contributed to winning our latest project.- Collaborated with the client's supervisor to supervise MEP work plus painting in 108 rooms of a hostel facility.- Coordinated and collaborated with the client's supervisor and construction workers (i.e. electricians, plumbers, painters, and tilers) to ensure compliance with standards.- Demonstrated strong leadership and decision-making skills to reduce slack which could impact project schedule and cost.- Established and maintained relationships with key stakeholders, including CEO, client's supervisors, and contracted labour. Show less

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  NetLyfe

  Jan 2023 - Dec 2024

  Co-Founder

  NetLyfe is a startup on the mission of making medical consultation more accessible by leveraging web technologies as well as providing educative content on four main diseases: Diabetes, Malaria, Pneumonia, and Hypertension.We are part of the inaugural group of startups incubated by the UNICEF Startup Lab (USL 2023).

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  Global Icons Agency

  Jul 2023 - now

  Software Engineer

  - Redesigned the bank and mobile payment UI functionalities on the company's event ticketing website utilizing the Next.js framework and REST APIs.- Singularly drove the end-to-end development of a React Native application designed for seamless scanning and verification of purchased event tickets, enhancing operational efficiency.

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  HyfeBee

  Jan 2024 - now

  Co-Founder

  We use IoT devices for sustainable beekeeping and high-quality honey production. Join us in our mission to support bee populations and promote eco-friendly practices in the industry.

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  Go Cloud Careers

  Apr 2024 - now

  Associate Cloud Architect