Hey, I'm Yankz.

I'm a Full Stack Developer

TL;DR: I've spent the last 4 years building and scaling software for some pretty cool companies. I also do contract work on Upwork and Fiverr.

About.

I'm full stack with specialization in the backend, primarily API development with Django, GraphQL, Celery and docker. I like to get feel of what the users of APIs are getting, so I learned frontend skills too, especially React, Typescript, Next.js, Redux, firebese. Battle-proved tools to get the job done.

As a specialist in Python ecosystem, I have a lot of experience with Django, Flask, FastAPI, Celery, etc. Python also allowed me to jump onboard the AI train, I have experience with Tensorflow. So, I also build ChatGPT chatbots and fine tuned AI models (OpenAI & Huggingface). I alread got my first ML specialization certificate from Coursera. More on the way.

I'm open to discussions to help in any capacity where I can merge my love for code with my love for AI. If you think you've got an opening that I might like, let's connect. 🔗

I write programming articles on Medium. Check them out.

My links

Use at work

PythonDjangoGraphQLCeleryDockerAPI DevelopmentAPI IntegrationSystem DesignDesign PatternsTypeScriptReactNext.jsMaterial UIFormikReduxTailwind CSSApollo ClientPostgresFirebaseGitHubAlgorithmsGitHubAWSGoogle CloudHerokuDigital OceanCI/CDPulumiChaGPTOpenAI APIHuggingFace ModelsMachine LearningDeep LearningAINLPPrompt Engineering

Use for fun

FigmaFastAPIFlaskEmpathy for usersWriting

Projects.

An image of the Dojo Payroll project.

Dojo Payroll

Python - MUI - Django - GrahpQL - Postgres - React - Apollo Client - Firebase - AWS S3 - Celery

Intuitive payroll software. Learn more >

An image of the Banjul Mall project.

Banjul Mall

Typescript - React - Redux - Next.js - Firestore - Formik - Stripe - GraphQL - Apollo Client - Tailwind CSS

online mall for Gambians. Learn more >

An image of the Evolov Ecommerce project.

Evolov Ecommerce

Python - Django - GraphQL - Postgres - Celery - Stripe - Twilio

An ambitious ecommerce website. Learn more >

An image of the Customer Support Agent project.

Customer Support Agent

ChatGPT API - Typescript - Firestore - Next.js - Tailwind CSS - Firebase - React - AI

This is the chatbot used on this website, chat with it below. Learn more >

Experience.

December 2022 - Present
Full Stack Developer (Contract Work)
Remote
  • Integrate openIMIS backend with Gambia Civil Registration API and frontend pages for insurance management.
PythonDjangoGraphQLCeleryPostgresQLReactReduxGitGitHubMaterial UIAPI integration
As needed
Full Stack Developer (Contract Work)
Remote
  • Made their backend with Django and GraphQL and frontend integration with Apollo client.
PythonDjangoGraphQLCeleryPostgresQLReactAPI integrationApollo clientGitGitHub
April 2021 - Dec. 2022
Backend Developer
Remote
  • Analyzed and recognized the inefficiencies of the legacy REST backend, leading to the proposal to migrate to GraphQL for an optimized data fetching solution.
  • Leveraged Graphene-Django to build a robust GraphQL API, streamlining the data retrieval process for the frontend and increasing the overall system performance.
  • Wrote the frontend schema in Apollo client and collaboratively worked with the two frontend developers to ensure a seamless integration of the newly implemented GraphQL API, resulting in better client-server communication and data handling.
PythonDjangoGraphQLCeleryPostgresQLApollo clientReactAWSGitGitHubDockerTypescript
June 2019 - April 2021
Junior Backend Developer
Casablanca, Morocco
  • Collaborated closely with the team lead, David, to identify and rewrite outdated functionalities built using Magento CMS, optimizing the codebase and improving overall system performance.
  • Engaged in requirements gathering from restaurant partners to comprehend and analyze their needs for the development and implementation of new features within the application.
  • Supported client onboarding and training by addressing their questions and concerns, resulting in an enhanced user experience and increased partner satisfaction.
PythonDjangoGraphQLCeleryGitGitHubDockerFirebasePostgreQLMangoDB

Contact.

Shoot me an email if you want to connect! You can also find me on Linkedin or Twitter if that's more your speed.