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GODWIN MAWULIEYAW APEDO

Computer Science Student, Product Manager & Software Builder

Studying Computer Science at the University of Ghana. I craft purposeful digital experiences and build robust, full-stack software systems designed to solve real operational problems.

Godwin Mawulie Yaw Apedo — Computer Science Student, Product Manager & Software Builder
Chef Apedo Foods

Current Project

Chef Apedo Foods

Online Food Ordering

Degree & School

BSc Computer Science

Univ. of Ghana

Academic TrackBSc Computer ScienceUniversity of Ghana
Flagship BuildChef Apedo FoodsSolo Product Initiative
Engineering TeamworkRaku Rental SystemTeam Software Coursework
Development MindsetPurposeful & TestedClean Architecture
ABOUT ME

I'm a Computer Science student at the University of Ghana, Legon, with an interest in building software that goes beyond the classroom.

I enjoy taking an idea, understanding the problem behind it, and working through the process of turning it into something useful. My experience spans personal software projects, collaborative university development, and exploring how design and technology work together.

Through projects like CatholicVibes and my work on the Raku Vehicle Rental Management System, I've been exploring different sides of software development, from building products for users to understanding requirements and coordinating work within a team.

I'm also building Chef Apedo Foods, a food-delivery brand that brings together my interest in entrepreneurship, digital products, and creating something of my own.

Beyond writing code, I'm interested in UI/UX design, product thinking, and the details that make software easier to understand and use. I'm still learning, experimenting, and improving with every project.

CatholicVibes

Social Platform • Beta Launch

CatholicVibes

A church-focused social platform that I happily joined a group of friends to develop and I'm purposely in the marketing team.

Raku Vehicle Rental Management System

Collaborative Software • Product/Client Manager

Raku Vehicle Rental Management System

A collaborative university software project for which I served as Product/Client Manager.

Chef Apedo Foods

Food-Delivery Brand • Digital Product

Chef Apedo Foods

My food-delivery brand and digital product initiative.

Guiding Mindset
“Keep learning, build with purpose, and make the things I create useful to someone.”
ACADEMIC JOURNEY

Education & Academic Foundations

The academic progression and scientific discipline shaping how I approach software development, technical problem-solving, and practical system design.

St. Peter's crest
FoundationSenior High School
University of Ghana crest
Active MilestoneUndergraduate Studies
01
SECONDARY EDUCATION
Completed
St. Peter's Senior High School official crest

St. Peter's Senior High School

General Science

April 2022 – September 2024Ghana

Built rigorous academic foundations in scientific inquiry, advanced mathematics, and computing principles that established the groundwork for university-level computer science.

Main Elective Concentrations

Elective MathematicsElective ICT
Senior High School CertificatePre-University Grounding
02
HIGHER EDUCATION
Level 200 • In Progress
University of Ghana official crest

University of Ghana

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

January 2025 – PresentLegon, Accra, Ghana

Connecting core computer science theory directly to real-world software engineering, technical problem-solving, and building practical full-stack systems.

Core Coursework & Foundations

Data Structures & AlgorithmsSoftware EngineeringDatabase SystemsObject-Oriented Programming
Bachelor of ScienceSoftware & Systems Focus

The things I build, the problems I explore, and the skills I'm developing.

Web Applications & Interfaces

Web & Software Development

Building responsive web applications and digital products with technologies such as Next.js, React, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS. Exploring practical ways to turn ideas into functional digital experiences.

Next.jsReactTypeScriptTailwind CSS

Visual Design & User Experience

UI/UX & Interface Design

Exploring interface design through Figma, with attention to typography, spacing, visual hierarchy, and user flows. My work includes recreating and refining web and mobile interface designs.

FigmaUI DesignUXDesign Systems

Requirements & Product Planning

Product Thinking & Software Design

Thinking beyond the code by breaking ideas into requirements, user stories, and practical development tasks. Through the Raku Vehicle Rental Management System group project, I have worked on product and client management responsibilities.

User StoriesRequirementsProduct PlanningGit

Data, Records & Systems

Data & IT Operations

My IT attachment at Ghana Civil Aviation Authority involved document digitization, data entry, archival organization, and IT support. I am also continuing to develop my interest in SQL and data analytics.

SQLData HandlingIT SupportDigital Records
TOOLS & TECHNOLOGIES

Technologies I Work With

Organized by discipline: development tools, visual & product design, and core programming languages and frameworks.

Tools & AI Environments

Development Tools

Development tools, version control, and AI-assisted engineering environments.

Git

Version Control

GitHub

Code Hosting & Collab

Visual Studio Code

Code Editor

Claude Code

AI Coding Tool

Antigravity

AI-Assisted Dev Env

Vercel

Deployment & Hosting

Design & Product

Visual & Interface

Interface design, user experience disciplines, and digital product strategy.

Figma

Interface Design Tool

Claude Design

AI Design Tool

UI/UX Design

Interface & Experience

Product Design

Digital Product Strategy

Canva Design

Visual Design Tool

Design Systems

Tokens & Components

Languages & Frameworks

Core Engineering

Programming languages and frameworks powering modern web applications.

Python

Programming Language

React

Frontend UI Library

Next.js

React Web Framework

TypeScript

Typed Programming Lang

Tailwind CSS

Utility-First CSS

SQL

Database Query Lang

Development ApproachModern Workflow

AI-Assisted Programming

Leveraging modern AI-augmented developer tooling, prompt engineering, and intelligent pair-programming workflows to accelerate prototyping, explore architectural patterns, and iterate on software with speed and discipline.

FEATURED WORK

Curated previews of commercial platforms, software engineering systems, and luxury digital architecture.

Explore all on GitHub
mensah-lex.vercel.app
Brand Runway & Atelier
MENSAH Luxury Bespoke Tailoring & E-Commerce Storefront: Sartorial Dignity
Savile Row structure meets West African sartorial heritageVerified
Luxury E-Commerce & Spatial LogisticsDual-View Atelier
01 • FEATURED SPOTLIGHTHackathon Prototype
MENSAH logo

MENSAH

Luxury Tailoring & Spatial Logistics

A luxury menswear e-commerce prototype exploring measurement-based fitting, bespoke customisation, WhatsApp checkout, and animated courier dispatch visualisation.

Core Architectural Capabilities

  • Deterministic measurement-based virtual fitting assistant
  • Haversine spherical distance courier matching & animated route map
  • Bespoke monogram embroidery, WhatsApp checkout & fallback catalog
ReactViteJavaScriptGSAPCSSGitGitHubVercel
02 • COMMERCIAL PLATFORMSolo Product Designer & Developer
chefapedofoods.vercel.app
Landing & Brand Experience
Chef Apedo Foods landing page hero: Ghanaian Food, Made to Order
Value proposition & mobile-first entryVerified
Chef Apedo Foods icon

Chef Apedo Foods

Full-Cycle Food Platform & Operations

Independent commercial initiative unifying customer ordering, a Supabase WebSocket kitchen display, financial ledger auditing, and a dedicated courier dispatch portal.

Connected Portals3 Subsystems
StorefrontKitchen & BackofficeRider Logistics
Next.jsReactTypeScriptTailwind CSSSupabase
03 • SOFTWARE ENGINEERINGProduct/Client Manager & Contributor
raku-rentals.vercel.app
Vehicle Fleet Portal & Discovery
Raku Vehicle Rentals discovery hero: Drive Beyond Ordinary
Fleet discovery & vehicle class categorizationVerified
Raku Vehicle Rental Management System icon

Raku Vehicle Rental Management System

Fleet Inventory & Backoffice Engine

University software engineering group project centralizing vehicle availability tracking, customer reservations, and approval workflows to eliminate double-booking errors.

Connected Portals2 Subsystems
Client BookingFleet Manager
ReactTypeScriptTailwind CSSSQLRelational Modeling
Explore All Projects

Complete collection including operational workflows, deep-dive architectures, and university coursework archives

ENGINEERING PHILOSOPHY

Outcome-oriented ownership.

As a Product Engineer at the intersection of software engineering and product building, my approach is rooted in understanding the problem before choosing the solution. I treat every project as a product with real users, combining thoughtful planning, technical execution, and continuous improvement to build solutions that address actual needs. For me, writing code is only part of the process. The goal is to create something useful, reliable, and meaningful to the people who use it.

STEP 01

Discovery & Research

I start by understanding the problem, the people experiencing it, and the context in which it occurs. I look beyond surface-level symptoms to investigate root causes, learn from existing solutions, and identify opportunities to make things better.

Disciplined EngineeringStep 01 of 05
STEP 02

Strategy & Architecture

With a clearer understanding of the problem, I define the proposed solution, break requirements into manageable parts, and plan the system structure. Where appropriate, I map data relationships, establish clear interfaces, and identify the key implementation steps before coding.

Disciplined EngineeringStep 02 of 05
STEP 03

Disciplined Implementation

I turn the plan into working software through manageable increments, maintainable code, and clear version-control practices. I consider testing, security, accessibility, and performance throughout development rather than leaving them all until the end.

Disciplined EngineeringStep 03 of 05
STEP 04

Iterative Prototyping & Testing

I test what I build, identify weaknesses, and improve the solution through iteration. When a prototype is ready for real users, their feedback helps reveal what works, what needs attention, and what should change next.

Disciplined EngineeringStep 04 of 05
STEP 05

Outcome-Driven Evolution

I see launch as the beginning of a product's next stage, not the end of the work. Where feedback and usage data are available, I use them to guide improvements, prioritize meaningful changes, and keep technical decisions connected to the problem the product is meant to solve.

Disciplined EngineeringStep 05 of 05

The thinking behind the build.

These principles guide how I approach projects, from understanding the problem to building, testing, and refining the solution.

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LET'S CONNECT

Have a project or opportunity?
Let's build together.

I am actively seeking software engineering internships, collaborative product builds, and technical projects. Reach out via email or direct client dispatch below.

Location & University

Accra, Ghana · University of Ghana

Curriculum Vitae / Resume:
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