Jerold Ampofo

My role at Sylvera, a fast-paced startup, has been one of the most rewarding and educational experiences of my career. Joining as one of the first full-time frontend developers, I played a pivotal role in establishing foundational processes and best practices for a rapidly growing company. From transitioning the company from a single-application setup to a multi-application architecture, I was involved in every stage of development. I integrated and managed a monorepository to streamline code sharing and collaboration, while also defining and implementing CI/CD processes to ensure efficient and reliable deployments. Additionally, I was instrumental in championing developer best practices across the engineering team.

I worked extensively on the integration of GraphQL APIs and RESTful APIs to ensure efficient data handling and contributed to the development of a headless CMS architecture using modern frameworks and tools. One of my notable achievements was migrating large datasets from S3 to Contentful through a custom Python script, which automated the creation of content types and seamlessly imported data. I also led the modernization of the company’s tech stack by adopting Next.js App Router and leveraging features like Middlewares to enhance application performance and scalability.

This role also provided significant exposure to AWS services, including S3, Cognito, CloudFront, and CloudWatch, which I used to optimize application scalability and performance. Beyond technical contributions, I learned valuable lessons about startup dynamics, such as scaling efficiently and learning from challenges and mistakes. This experience allowed me to shape Sylvera’s technical landscape while continuously expanding my skill set in both frontend and backend technologies.

As a Senior React Engineer at Code WorldWide, a subsidiary of RAPP, I played a pivotal role in driving React development standards and best practices within a multidisciplinary team. As the sole React expert, I provided technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to ensure efficient and scalable implementations across multiple client projects. This position allowed me to deepen my expertise in React while collaborating closely with developers from diverse specialties to deliver high-quality solutions that met client requirements and exceeded expectations.

As an In-House Frontend Developer at IronmongeryDirect, I gained extensive experience in modern web development practices, including React, Redux, version control, Agile methodologies, RESTful services and APIs, and MVC architecture. Working within a small, dynamic team of front-end developers, I was responsible for creating, maintaining, and enhancing web front-end code using a diverse technology stack. This role honed my skills in delivering efficient, scalable, and user-friendly solutions while contributing to the seamless performance of the company's digital platform.

As a Full-Stack Developer at Code Me Velvet, I was responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of client websites, including design, development, and ongoing maintenance. I utilized tools such as Photoshop for crafting visually compelling designs and Brackets for development. My work involved leveraging modern front-end frameworks and tools, including Twitter's Foundation, SCSS, and Grunt/Gulp, to develop and customize WordPress themes. This role allowed me to refine my skills in both creative design and technical implementation while delivering tailored solutions that met client needs.