Software Engineer · Mobile & Backend Engineer
Kananura
Abdoul Khaliq
Building scalable backend systems and elegant mobile experiences — with clean architecture and obsessive attention to detail.
About Me
Engineering with intent, from architecture to interface.
I'm a Software Engineer who cares as much about how a system is built as what it does. My work spans scalable backend services, distributed systems, and mobile apps — always with clean architecture and long-term maintainability in mind.
Backend & Distributed Systems
Microservices, event-driven design, and Domain-Driven Design — built on NestJS, Kafka, and Redis for services handling 40k+ active users.
Mobile Engineering
Flutter and React Native apps built with Clean Architecture, modular UI, and a focus on performance across Android and iOS.
Clean Architecture
I favor decoupled, testable systems over quick hacks — architecture decisions that stay maintainable as products grow.
Continuous Learning
From a top placement in a national cybersecurity competition to shipping production mobile apps, I stay hands-on across the stack.
Skills
A toolkit built across the stack
Mobile Development
Backend & Architecture
Cloud & DevOps
Databases
Design & UX
Languages & Tools
Experience
My professional journey
Mobile Application Developer
A2SV | Africa to Silicon Valley
Kigali, Rwanda
- Developed AI-powered mobile learning experiences using Flutter for Android and iOS.
- Built production-ready onboarding and user engagement workflows focused on usability and retention.
- Integrated AI-assisted tutoring features and conversational learning experiences.
- Leveraged AI development tools including Claude and ChatGPT to accelerate feature delivery and improve development productivity.
- Collaborated with product, design, and engineering teams to validate user journeys and optimize user experience.
- Implemented offline-first capabilities and scalable mobile architectures supporting diverse connectivity environments.
Mobile Development Trainee
AmaliTech Gmbh
Kigali, Rwanda
- Designed and developed mobile features following clean architecture, modularization, and reusable UI patterns.
- Strengthened experience in state management, testing, debugging, and performance optimization across Android and iOS.
- Worked closely with senior developers on production-level workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment best practices.
Full Stack Developer
BlockChain Tech Solutions
Kigali, Rwanda
- Architected and optimized microservices powering gameplay and user interactions for 41k+ active players, improving performance, reliability, and throughput across distributed backend systems.
- Designed high-availability backend services using NestJS, TypeScript, Redis, and Kafka, ensuring low-latency event processing and seamless real-time interactions for 3D game engines.
- Built secure blockchain transaction flows, improving transaction reliability and reducing network overhead for in-game purchases.
- Led backend integration with 3D game logic, overseeing API design, event pipelines, and synchronization of gameplay states.
- Improved system performance by introducing caching layers, reducing request latency and database load by over 40%.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with game engineers, blockchain specialists, and product teams to deliver scalable user-facing features.
Full Stack Developer Trainee
Andela
Kigali, Rwanda
- Completed an intensive engineering program covering frontend, backend, databases, deployment, and testing.
- Built full-stack applications following scalable architectures, decoupled API design, and clean coding principles.
- Participated in agile team ceremonies, code reviews, pair programming, and collaborative project delivery.
Education
Academic foundation
B.S. in Computer and Software Engineering
University of Rwanda
- GPA: 3.0 / 4.0 (73%)
- Concentration: Software Engineering
- Coursework: Data Structures & Algorithms, OOP, Software Architecture Design, Operating Systems, Networking, Project Management, Software Testing
Certifications & Awards
Recognized achievements
Mobile Development Certificate
AmaliTech Gmbh
Kigali, Rwanda
1st Place, Rwanda — Cyber Security Competition
PicoCTF, CMU Africa
United States
Fullstack Development Certificate
Andela
Kigali, Rwanda
Featured Projects
Recent work & case studies
SkillBridge Academy
An AI-powered exam prep platform helping Rwandan students master NESA O-Level and A-Level exams with a personal AI tutor.
Ijabo Kawa
A brand and booking site for a Rwandan specialty coffee house and barista training academy.
Knotus App
A workplace productivity app that unifies task management, communication, and leave workflows for enterprise teams.
Movie App
A movie discovery app with search, watchlists, and detailed content browsing, backed by the TMDB API.
Kokomo Games
Distributed backend services powering real-time gameplay and blockchain-based in-game transactions for 41k+ users.
Dynamic Style Shop
An e-commerce platform for fashion apparel with product listings, cart logic, and secure payment processing.
Traffic Academy
An interactive driving-education platform with lessons, real-world scenarios, and comprehensive testing.
4TenGroup
A platform connecting cultural communities with tailored financial solutions in their homelands.
Creativa Poeta
A web presence for a creative agency offering design, writing, and web solutions.
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