Overview
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Giovanny Bikak Mbal

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Software Development Intern

Sesame Financial Services
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Participated in the development of SesamPayX, enhancing the UI of the payment platform, which improved user engagement by 25% and simplified money transfers in Cameroon.
  • Contributed to project management by updating timelines, tracking issues, and maintaining progress reports to ensure on-time project delivery, increasing team efficiency by 15%.
  • Collaborated in creating and executing test cases, reducing bugs by 30%, and improving system functionality, enhancing overall user experience.

Co-founder and President

The GWAGS Foundation
10.2021 - Current
  • Leading a nonprofit organization composed of 35 active volunteers and established partnerships with 2 local organizations.
  • Developed initiatives that raised over 900,000 CFA in donations, providing more than 1,000 kg of food and essential supplies to over 300 children.
  • Expanded awareness and support for the organization through our website and outreach campaigns, driving a 30% increase in volunteer sign-ups.
  • Created and maintained corporate website, marketing materials, and social media accounts.

Education

Honors Bachelor's - Computer Science | AI And Machine Learning

Carleton University
Ottawa, Ontario
05-2027

Skills

Programming Java, JavaScript, Python, C

Framework Django, ReactJS, React Native

Language English, French

Web and database HTML, CSS, PostSQL

Tech LaTeX, Visual Studio Code, IntelliJ, Docker

Projects

Website Development | HTML, CSS, JavaScript & Stripe payment gateway 

Website: thegwags.org

  • Built and designed a user-friendly website for the Gwags Foundation using HTML, CSS and JavaScript increasing visitor interaction and volunteer sign-ups by 30%.
  • Integrated Stripe payment gateway for secure online donations, resulting in a 35% increase in donations, facilitating global contributions to GWAGS initiatives.

Mobile App Development | React Native, Python-Django & PostgreSQL & REST APIs    

GitHub: 

  • Developing a cross-platform app using React Native and Redux, aimed at connecting charities and donors via real-time Al-based matching algorithms.
  • Collaborating on back-end development using Python-Django and PostgreSQL for database management, incorporating RESTful APIs for secure and efficient data flow
  • , Planning to implement volunteer management, financial reporting, and event tracking features, enhancing the platform's functionality and ease of use.

Activities

Carleton Science Student Society, First-Year Representative                                                    09/2023 to 04/2024 

  • Represented 500+ first-year science students in the Carleton Science Student Society, contributing to 10+ meetings and decision-making processes.
  • Organized 3 science-related events with 60+ attendees each, for support and integration into the university community.

Science Student Success Center, First-Year Representative                                                       09/2023 to 04/2024

  • Informed 200+ first-year science students about events organized by the center, promoting engagement with resources designed to help them transition from high school to university.
  • Directed 50+ students to academic support programs aimed at helping them achieve their academic goals and adjust to university life.

Timeline

Software Development Intern

Sesame Financial Services
06.2023 - 08.2023

Co-founder and President

The GWAGS Foundation
10.2021 - Current

Honors Bachelor's - Computer Science | AI And Machine Learning

Carleton University
Giovanny Bikak Mbal