Reginald Adjabeng-Ankrah

Reginald Adjabeng-Ankrah

Email: Diligentdeer@proton.me

Phone: 860-462-0218

Professional Summary

Expert in DevOps and Cybersecurity, with hands-on experience designing secure, scalable infrastructure and automating cloud-native workflows. Dual degree holder with BSc in Computer Science & Mathematics and BA in History & English, enabling both systems-level thinking and strategic communication across technical and business domains.

Education

CCSU - Bachelor's in Computer Science and Math (GPA: 3.87)
August 2024 - April 2026

UConn - Bachelor's in History and English (GPA: 3.54)
August 2018 - April 2022

Technical Skills

  • Languages: Python, Java, C++, JavaScript, SQL, Rust
  • Tools: Git, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Jenkins
  • Frameworks: TensorFlow, PyTorch, Flask, React, Spring Boot
  • Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis
  • Spoken Languages: French, English, Mandarin, Hindi, Ga, Twi

Featured Projects

QGbale Pilot In Progress

Revolutionary PhD-level LLM assistant specifically engineered for quantitative traders. Features advanced financial modeling, real-time market analysis, and sophisticated algorithmic trading insights. Built with cutting-edge AI/ML technologies including custom neural network architectures optimized for financial data processing.

Python TensorFlow Financial APIs LLM

Nocko Fio In Progress

Next-generation all-in-one mobile application featuring secure OAuth2.0 banking integration, advanced social identity layers, and seamless financial management. Implements enterprise-grade security protocols with biometric authentication and end-to-end encryption for maximum user protection.

Mobile Dev OAuth2.0 Banking APIs Security

Nyumo In Progress

Ultra-high-performance Neural Network Runtime Engine built from scratch in C for optimized forward propagation. Features custom memory management, SIMD optimizations, and minimal overhead architecture designed for production-scale AI inference with microsecond-level latency.

C/C++ Neural Networks Performance SIMD

Professional Experience

DevOps Engineer

Various Projects

Designed and implemented scalable cloud infrastructure using containerization technologies. Automated deployment pipelines reducing deployment time by 75% and implemented comprehensive monitoring solutions.

  • Kubernetes cluster management and optimization
  • CI/CD pipeline automation with Jenkins
  • Infrastructure as Code with Terraform
  • Multi-cloud deployment strategies

Cybersecurity Specialist

Security Consulting

Conducted comprehensive security audits and vulnerability assessments. Implemented enterprise-grade security protocols and incident response procedures for critical infrastructure protection.

  • Penetration testing and vulnerability assessment
  • Security protocol implementation
  • Incident response and forensics
  • Compliance and risk management

Certifications & Awards

Professional Certifications

  • Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
  • AWS Solutions Architect
  • Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
  • Google Cloud Platform
  • CompTIA Security+ & Network+

Academic Awards

  • Dean's List Recognition (2018-2022, 2024-2025)
  • Foundation Scholarship Recipient
  • Top 10 Finalist - Citadel Datathon 2023
  • Academic Excellence in Computer Science
  • Outstanding Performance in Mathematics

Core Competencies

🔐 Security & Infrastructure

  • Enterprise security architecture
  • Cloud infrastructure design
  • Vulnerability assessment & penetration testing
  • Incident response and forensics
  • Compliance frameworks (SOC2, ISO27001)

⚡ DevOps & Automation

  • Container orchestration (Docker, K8s)
  • Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)
  • CI/CD pipeline design and optimization
  • Monitoring and observability solutions
  • Multi-cloud deployment strategies

🤖 AI & Machine Learning

  • Neural network architecture design
  • Deep learning model optimization
  • Natural language processing
  • Computer vision applications
  • MLOps and model deployment

💼 Business & Leadership

  • Technical project management
  • Cross-functional team collaboration
  • Strategic technology planning
  • Risk assessment and mitigation
  • Stakeholder communication

Philosophy & Approach

I believe in creating technology solutions that are not just functional, but transformative. My approach combines rigorous technical expertise with creative problem-solving, always prioritizing security, scalability, and user experience. Whether designing cloud infrastructure or developing AI systems, I focus on building solutions that push boundaries while maintaining the highest standards of reliability and performance.

"Innovation happens at the intersection of deep technical knowledge and creative thinking. The best solutions are those that seem impossible until they're not."

Current Focus

Currently pursuing advanced studies in Computer Science and Mathematics while simultaneously developing three groundbreaking projects: a PhD-level LLM for quantitative trading, a secure mobile banking platform, and a high-performance neural network runtime. Each project represents a different facet of my expertise and passion for pushing the boundaries of what's possible with technology.