Richard Andrew
Backend Developer | Python, Django, FastAPI, REST APIs
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Backend Developer and Computer Science student with 4 years of experience building Python systems using Django, FastAPI, REST APIs, and relational databases. Strong foundation in API design, asynchronous backend development, authentication, testing, deployment, and Git-based workflows, with exposure to machine learning and Hugging Face. Experienced in taking software projects from requirements through reliable production support.
Experience
Independent Software Developer at Freelance (2022-03 – Present)
Independently deliver freelance backend systems with Python, Django, and FastAPI, handling requirements gathering, technical design, authentication, database modeling, REST API development, testing, deployment, and post-launch support.
- Diagnose a production email-delivery failure caused by SMTP port blocking, migrate the workflow to an HTTP-based email API, and restore reliable email operation.
SIWES IT Personnel at IAR&T (2025-06 – 2025-08)
Supported IT operations and internal systems as part of a mandatory industrial work experience placement.
- Gained exposure to real-world organizational IT infrastructure and workplace technical processes.
Education
BSc in Computer Science – ESPAM Formation University (2023-01 – 2026-08)
