Summary
Francis Afriyie is a Senior Software Engineer with eight years of experience delivering high-performance, scalable web applications across SaaS and enterprise domains. He blends strong backend expertise in C# and ASP.NET Core with Python/Django and modern front-end frameworks like React, Vue, and Next.js to drive measurable performance and reliability gains. Notable accomplishments include scaling messaging throughput from hundreds of thousands to millions, cutting load times by up to 40%, and launching in-app support that reduced resolution time by 25%. He mentors teams on CI/CD and code quality, routinely refactors legacy systems for maintainability, and has led cross-functional initiatives that improve both developer productivity and business outcomes. Based in Charleston, Illinois, he pairs a mechanical engineering background and a master’s in technology with a pragmatic, multi-tenant SaaS mindset. Open to new adventures, he brings a track record of turning complex requirements into future-proof, production-ready solutions.
8 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering at University of Energy and Natural Resources
Master's degree, Technology, Master's degree, Technology at Eastern Illinois University