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Allan Philip Barku is a dedicated Technology enthusiast and a seasoned Full Stack Developer with a deep-rooted passion for web development at the University of Cape Coast. His journey into the world of coding can be traced back to his early days in academia, where he actively contributed to group assignments and excelled during the completion of his final year project. Since then, he has embarked on a continuous path of programming, driven by a profound desire to harness the power of coding to simplify complex tasks and bring about transformative change through technology.

With a solid foundation in Databases, Server Administration, and Computer Security acquired several years ago, Allan maintains an enduring fascination for these domains, which continues to fuel his enthusiasm for technology today.

Allan is not content with the status quo and firmly believes in the adage "if it's not broken, don't fix it" does not apply in the ever-evolving world of technology. He is constantly on the lookout for innovative ways to enhance and refine existing systems, embracing every opportunity to push the boundaries of what's possible.

Beyond the confines of the office, Allan is deeply committed to making a positive impact on society. He readily extends a helping hand to solve both trivial and intricate challenges, engaging in thoughtful discussions with colleagues, and sharing his valuable knowledge and insights on a wide range of topics.

As an avid reader, Allan has cultivated the habit of consuming knowledge, transitioning from traditional books to the convenience of audiobooks. His library boasts recent additions such as "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho, "21 Lessons for the 21st Century," and "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari, as well as "Walden" by Henry David Thoreau.

In his leisure time, Allan enjoys the company of fellow enthusiasts over a cup of coffee and engaging board games such as Chess, Monopoly, Scrabble, Checkers, Backgammon, Ludo, or Chutes-And-Ladders, fostering camaraderie and intellectual stimulation.

Currently, Allan is delving into the realm of blogging, contributing his thoughts and insights on various subjects at Anansewa.com. You can explore his blog and connect with him at https://anansewaa.com, where he shares his perspectives on a variety of topics.

Focus & expertise

Academic interests · number = colleagues who share it

Recent activity

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Conference Nov 2023

Blue Economy Conference CCM

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Conference May 2023

Training of Stakeholders on the use of Fisheries and Aquaculture Database (AFAData) - North Africa, AU-IBAR

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Conference May 2023

Training of Stakeholders on the use of Fisheries and Aquaculture Database (AFAData) - East & Southern Africa AU-IBAR

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Conference Apr 2023

Training of Stakeholders on the use of Fisheries and Aquaculture Database (AFAData) - West & Central Africa AU-IBAR

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Conference Jun 2021

PANAFEST Colloquium, University of Cape Coast

Background

🎓 Education & qualifications

Master of Science in Computer Science

University of Ghana

2022

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

University of Cape Coast

2013

Certificate in Certified Desktop and Network Administrator

OpenLabs (previously NIIT Ghana)

2009

Basic Education Certificate Examination in General Science

St. Augustine’s College

2008

Career progression

Start date unknown

No university appointment date is on record, so this timeline begins at the earliest recorded change.

E-Learning and Knowledge Management Section

Department until 2025

Origin not recorded

Assistant Systems Analyst

Mr. · Web Services Section

Present

Teaching & projects

Projects

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University of Cape Coast Staff Directory

Developer

January 2014 - Present

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University of Cape Coast Website

Developer

January 2014 - Present

Engagements

📅 Conferences attended

2023 Blue Economy Conference CCM LOC Member · Mensvic Hotel, Accra, Ghana
2023 Training of Stakeholders on the use of Fisheries and Aquaculture Database (AFAData) - West & Central Africa AU-IBAR Facilitator · Dakar, Senegal
2023 Training of Stakeholders on the use of Fisheries and Aquaculture Database (AFAData) - East & Southern Africa AU-IBAR Facilitator · Antananarivo, Madagascar
2023 Training of Stakeholders on the use of Fisheries and Aquaculture Database (AFAData) - North Africa, AU-IBAR Facilitator · Cairo, Egypt
2021 PANAFEST Colloquium, University of Cape Coast ICT Sub Committee Member · Cape Coast, Ghana

Honors & affiliations

Member
National Society of Black Engineers · 2012
Member
Google Technology Users Group UCC · 2012

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