I'm Edwin Beshel

I am a well-organized, focused, and resourceful individual with a strong sense of self-direction and dedication. As a Backend Developer with 1+ years of experience, my passion lies in creating effective workplace solutions using Python, FastAPI, and Django as my default tools. Additionally, I am currently expanding my skill set and actively learning Go, which further enhances my ability to deliver top-notch results. I have expertise in debugging, troubleshooting, and efficiently executing backend applications to ensure they deliver the expected output. My competence allows me to excel in both team-based and individual work environments, where I am committed to delivering solutions tailored to meet client needs.

• Successfully completed a comprehensive backend development training course focused on Python and Django.
• Gained hands-on experience in designing and building backend modules for web applications.
• Participated in team-based projects, working collaboratively to deliver functional and responsive applications.
• Acquired a solid understanding of the principles and best practices of backend development through practical projects and mentorship.

• Participated in an intensive backend development internship at HNG Internship.
• Collaborated effectively with teammates to develop an AI love letter writer using FastAPI, Celery, and OpenAI technologies
• Took a leading role in implementing the paywall/subscription feature, enabling monetization of the application
• Gained valuable experience in working on a real-world project, understanding the complexities of backend development, and integrating various technologies seamlessly.
• Developed skills in utilizing FastAPI and Celery to create efficient and responsive web applications, leveraging OpenAI's capabilities to enhance the application's functionality.

• Hardware maintainance
• Software maintainance
• Hardware Repairs

• Currently serving as the Lead Backend Developer for the AI Love Letter Writer project.
• Successfully integrated Celery, Stripe, and Paystack into the application to enable efficient background task processing and seamless payment processing.
• Demonstrated expertise in integrating multiple payment gateways to provide users with diverse payment options and enhance the application's user experience.
• Collaborated closely with the frontend and cross-functional teams to ensure smooth communication and delivery of project milestones.
• Continuously improving and maintaining the backend codebase to uphold code quality and best practices, ensuring a stable and reliable product for end-users.

• Contributed to the development of the backend for the Zappy app a fintech platform that provides innovative financial solutions.
• Utilized FastAPI and Typer for CLI (Command Line Interface) to create robust and high-performance API endpoints and command-line tools.
• Successfully implemented Celery to manage and distribute asynchronous tasks, enhancing the app's responsiveness and efficiency.
• Integrated AWS S3 to efficiently handle storage and retrieval of images and files