// welcome> EssGeeDev

# outputElevate your
online presence

/* We specialize in building modern, user-friendly websites that not only look great but also perform exceptionally well. We are passionate about UX & performance and that goes beyond just code. By partnering with you to understand your unique business goals and target audience, we can translate your vision into a website that delivers a seamless user experience, keeps visitors engaged, and ultimately drives conversions. Let EssGeeDev help your business thrive in the digital age with a website that stands out from the crowd! */

Siaka G.

// Software Developer

Hello! I'm Siaka G., a seasoned full-stack developer with a passion for building and tinkering. With over 10 years of hands-on experience, I've mastered the art of creating and maintaining diverse websites, APIs and applications. My expertise extends to automating mission-critical deployments through the implementation of configuration management, CI/CD, and DevOps processes.

Beyond the coding realm, I'm an enthusiastic sports fan, particularly of the NBA, and have a deep appreciation for music. What sets me apart is my multilingual proficiency, as I speak three languages. ◕ ◡ ◕

$ Let's collaborate and bring your projects to life!

~/dev $ ls ./portfolio

Morgan & Morgan

Mobile Engineer2022 – 2023

CapacitorAngularRxJSiOSAndroidGitHub ActionsCI/CD

▸Built a cross-platform mobile app (iOS & Android) from the ground up using Capacitor + Angular
▸Established CI/CD pipelines via GitHub Actions, reducing deployment friction significantly

Motili

Senior Full-Stack / DevOps Engineer2020 – 2022

ReactNext.jsStyled ComponentsHelmEKSECSIstioJenkins

▸Deployed microservices into an Istio service mesh on EKS/ECS, improving performance and security
▸Built a Next.js project-management app that measurably boosted PM productivity

ReadyTalk / PGi

Senior Software Engineer2017 – 2020

WebRTCDockerJenkinsTerraformAWSPrometheusGrafanaKibana

▸Led development of a cross-browser WebRTC video-conferencing API used by thousands of concurrent users
▸Architected end-to-end CI/CD with HA/DR failover across regional AWS clusters

The DZAP Group

Front-End Developer2015 – 2017

HTML5SassLessjQueryBootstrapRubyWordPress

▸Translated design mockups into pixel-perfect, responsive templates across browsers and devices
▸Built a flexible CMS template system used by multiple clients on both Ruby and WordPress

CommercialTribe

Full-Stack Engineer2013 – 2015

ReactReact NativeAngularGraphQLNode.jsDockerSalesforceWebpack

▸Developed enterprise-scale app with MEAN + GraphQL/Relay supporting thousands of users
▸Embedded the web app into Salesforce.com via Apex and Angular, expanding platform reach

Centigon Solutions

Mobile / Front-End Developer2011 – 2013

HTML5jQueryPhoneGapJavaiOSAndroid

▸Crafted an HTML5/jQuery UI for a mobile geo-visualization tool
▸Built a hybrid HTML5/iOS app with PhoneGap, enabling code reuse for Android