✨ Building Solutions, Bridging Communities Through Code ✨
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🎓 BSc Software Engineering Graduate from African Leadership University with 2+ years of hands-on experience in full-stack development, UX/UI design, and mobile applications. Specialized in building secure, scalable, and user-centric software solutions that drive real impact.
Key Achievements:
- ✨ Developed Community Connect - Multi-tenant MERN platform with real-time chat via Socket.IO
- 🌍 Built South Sudan Horizons - Feature-rich tourism platform with 1,000+ users, multilingual support, and live chat
- 🏦 Created EDAS at Ecobank Rwanda - Achieved 30% faster document retrieval, streamlining banking operations
- 🏅 ALU Hackathon Winner - Recognized for innovative problem-solving
Professional Experience:
- 💼 IT Intern at Ecobank Rwanda - Led EDAS system development and provided technical support
- 💻 Remote Intern at ClaimDeck & Hermes Law - Active contributor across multiple projects
Passionate about leveraging technology to create solutions for African communities and contributing to meaningful open-source projects.
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- 🎓 Education: BSc Software Engineering Graduate - African Leadership University
- 🌱 Currently Learning: Advanced TypeScript, GraphQL, AWS Cloud Architecture
- 🎯 Goal: Building impactful tech solutions for African communities
- ⚡ Fun Fact: Built a Flask app during a 48-hour power outage using only mobile hotspot!
- 📧 Reach Me: [email protected] | [email protected]
- 📅 Schedule: Book a meeting
- 🌐 Portfolio: longdeng.vercel.app
📊 Proficiency Levels (Click to expand)
| Technology | Proficiency | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| JavaScript/TypeScript | ████████░░ 85% | 2+ years |
| Python | █████████░ 90% | 3+ years |
| React/Next.js | ████████░░ 80% | 2+ years |
| Node.js/Express | ████████░░ 80% | 2+ years |
| Django/Flask | ████████░░ 85% | 2+ years |
| MongoDB/PostgreSQL | ███████░░░ 75% | 1.5+ years |
| AWS/Docker | ██████░░░░ 65% | 1+ year |
| Flutter/Dart | ███████░░░ 70% | 1+ year |
- 🚀 Scaling South Sudan Horizons with enhanced real-time features and AI-powered recommendations
- 🔍 Deep diving into GraphQL, Prisma ORM, and microservices architecture
- 🌍 Leveraging technology for displaced communities across Africa
- 📱 Building a comprehensive Flutter app for ALU student services
- 💡 Exploring AWS serverless architecture and cloud-native development
- [EVERYTHING IN PYTHON IS AN OBJECT](https://medium.com/@l.deng_74356/everything-in-python-is-an-object-4f2bbda35931?source=rss-69c000ae98ed------2)
A collection of posts, articles, and features showcasing my work and thoughts:
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Tourism platform with real-time features
🚀 1,000+ users | 🌍 Multi-language | 💬 Real-time chat
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Bank document archiving system
⚡ 30% faster retrieval | 🏦 Used by Ecobank Rwanda
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Social engagement platform
👥 500+ active members | 💬 Real-time messaging
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- 💬 Tech Speaker: Delivered impactful talks on African developer ecosystems at ALU and local tech meetups
- 👨🏫 Mentorship: Guided 15+ students as lead coding mentor, helping them launch their tech careers
- ⭐ Open Source: Actively maintain 3 community projects with 50+ global contributors
- 🤝 Collaborations: Partnered with Ecobank Rwanda and 2+ innovative African tech startups
- 📚 Education: Creating free, accessible coding resources for aspiring South Sudanese developers
"Long’s dedication to solving real-world problems through code is unmatched!" — ALU Mentor
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As I gear up for graduation, I’m excited to dive deeper into the tech world—open to opportunities in full-stack development, mobile app innovation, and open-source collaboration. Let’s build something amazing together!
"Technology is best when it brings people together."
Adapted from Matt Mullenweg
Made with ❤️ by Long Maker Long Deng | Last Updated: December 2025