Swallieu

Hi, my name is

Swallieu Dawud

Architecting Innovation & Engineering Excellence

Transforming complex challenges into elegant, high-impact digital solutions. Passionate about leveraging advanced technology, strategic thinking, and creative problem-solving to deliver world-class products.

01.

About Me

Get to know the person behind the code

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Who Am I?

I'm a passionate Software Engineer and recent Computer Science graduate from Ashesi University with hands-on experience building scalable full-stack applications.

I specialize in modern web technologies, with a strong foundation in backend API development, frontend architecture, and cloud deployment. My journey in tech started after high school, and I've been obsessed with creating digital experiences ever since.

I combine technical excellence with creative design to deliver exceptional user experiences that drive business growth. My approach focuses on clean, efficient code and intuitive interfaces that users love.

5+
Years Coding
3+
Projects Built

Experience

2+
Years Professional Experience

Education

Ashesi University
B.Sc. Computer Science
2021 - 2024

Core Stack

React Node.js MongoDB TypeScript Express
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My Skills

Technologies I master to deliver exceptional results

Frontend Development

Building beautiful, performant user interfaces

  • React.js
  • Next.js
  • TypeScript
  • JavaScript
  • Tailwind CSS
  • HTML5/CSS3
  • Responsive Design
  • UI/UX Implementation

Backend Development

Architecting robust server-side solutions

  • Node.js
  • Express.js
  • Django
  • Python
  • REST APIs
  • GraphQL
  • JWT Authentication
  • Socket.io

Innovation & Leadership

Leading teams and driving technical excellence

  • Technical Strategy
  • Solution Architecture
  • Team Collaboration
  • Agile Methodologies
  • Mentoring
  • Problem Solving
  • Project Management
  • Code Review

Tools & Technologies

MongoDB MySQL Git/GitHub Jest Postman Websockets Firebase Cloudinary Flutter/Dart
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Featured Projects

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Voxta

Full-Stack Polling Application

A full-stack web application built with the MERN stack that allows users to create, vote on, and manage opinion polls across various topics. Features JWT-based authentication, real-time result viewing, category-based organization, and ensures fairness with one vote per user per poll.

ReactNode.jsExpress.jsMongoDBJWTLucide-reactContext APICORSmongoose
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Handi

Local Services Marketplace

A MERN Stack platform connecting local blue-collar service providers with community members. Features secure authentication, job postings, real-time notifications via Socket.io, portfolio showcasing, and ratings/reviews system.

ReactNode.jsMongoDBSocket.ioCloudinaryZustandReact QueryCORS
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Afrotales

Cultural Media Platform

A React and Firebase-powered web app celebrating African storytelling by showcasing films, music, literature, and cultural works. Features role-based authentication, personalized watchlists, advanced search with filters, and user-generated reviews.

ReactFirebaseFirestoreTailwind CSS
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Work Experience

Software Engineer

Solfa Africa

Feb 2025 - Aug 2025
Full-time

Built scalable full-stack applications with Django and Next.js

Key Responsibilities

  • Designed RESTful Django APIs with well-structured data models, authentication and optimized query performance
  • Built scalable frontend in Next.js using SSR/SSG for performance, modular components for maintainability, and responsive design
  • Integrated frontend and backend services seamlessly with comprehensive testing and optimization

IT Consultant

BOST Company Limited

Oct 2024 - Jun 2025
Full-time

Provided technical support and system deployment

Key Responsibilities

  • Configured and deployed Microsoft Dynamics 365, assisting employees in navigation and system usage
  • Provided day-to-day IT technical support to staff and management ensuring minimal downtime

Web Developer

Omlac Group

Mar 2024 - Nov 2024
Full-time

Developed responsive React-based web applications

Key Responsibilities

  • Engineered and deployed a responsive React-based company website with optimized performance
  • Integrated third-party email APIs for secure contact form submissions
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to align UI/UX with branding goals
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Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Ashesi University

2021 - 2024
  • MasterCard Foundation Scholar
  • Dean's List (September 2021 - April 2022)
  • Completed capstone project on Computer Vision for Activity Recognition
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Get In Touch

Let's Build Something Amazing Together

I'm always open to discussing new projects, creative ideas, or opportunities to be part of your vision. Whether you have a question or just want to say hi, feel free to reach out!

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