Joshua Agyekum - Educational Technology Developer

Professional Summary

Educational Technology Developer with M.Ed. in Education Technology and 5+ years developing digital learning solutions. Specialized in Learning Management Systems (LMS), educational software development, and user-centered design for learning platforms. Proven expertise in STEM education technology, multilingual learning environments, and data-driven educational analytics. Currently based in Oslo, Norway with permanent residence and Norwegian language proficiency (B1-B2). Strong background combining pedagogical expertise with technical implementation for scalable educational solutions.

Professional Experience

EdTech Infrastructure

JOMACS Academy (Canada) | Jan 2024 – Present

Automated educational platform deployment using Docker and Kubernetes for scalable learning environments
Developed CI/CD workflows for educational content delivery systems using GitHub Actions

Educational Technology Intern

First Talk EduCare, Changxing, China | Mar 2021 – Apr 2022

Implemented digital phonics learning system using Jolly Phonics methodology
Designed interactive educational content and age-appropriate learning interfaces

STEM Platform Designer (Voluntary)

ALO7 Education, Ningbo, China | Jan 2020– Feb 2021

Developed interactive STEM learning modules using digital tools and virtual classroom platforms
Built adaptive learning systems that increased student engagement by 40%

Mathematics & Science Teacher

Brainhill International School, Ghana | Aug 2018– Sep 2019

Best Teacher Award (2019) for excellence in mathematics and science education
Developed engaging lesson plans and assessment tools to improve student learning outcomes

• Grocery Associate (Part-time)

Wolt Market Center, Oslo | Apr 2024 – Present

Norwegian workplace experience demonstrating cultural integration and language proficiency
Operational efficiency and process optimization in multicultural environment

Technical Skills & Platforms

EdTech Development

Learning Management Systems (LMS) development and administration
Educational software architecture and User Experience (UX) design
SCORM compliance and Application Programming Interface (API) integration
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) compliance for inclusive design

Learning Management Systems

Moodle: Course creation, user management, assessment tools
Canvas: Content delivery, gradebook integration, discussion forums
Google Classroom: Assignment distribution, collaboration tools
Microsoft Teams for Education: Virtual classrooms, file sharing

Content Creation & Authoring Tools

Articulate Storyline: Interactive e-learning module development
Adobe Captivate: Software simulation and responsive design
H5P: Interactive content creation (quizzes, presentations)
Canva for Education: Visual content and infographic design

Data Analysis & Research Tools

R Programming: Statistical analysis, data visualization, educational research
SPSS: Survey analysis, learning outcome measurement
Microsoft Excel: Data processing, pivot tables, educational dashboards
Google Analytics: Learning platform usage tracking

Multimedia & Communication Tools

Zoom/Microsoft Teams: Virtual classroom delivery, webinar hosting
Camtasia: Screen recording, video editing for tutorials
OBS Studio: Live streaming, educational content broadcasting
Padlet: Collaborative boards, student engagement tools

Development & Technical Skills

HTML/CSS: Web-based learning content, responsive design
JavaScript: Interactive learning elements, user experience enhancement
WordPress: Educational website development, content management
Git/GitHub: Version control for educational projects

Assessment & Evaluation Platforms

Kahoot: Gamified assessments, real-time feedback
Quizlet: Flashcard creation, spaced repetition learning
Mentimeter: Interactive presentations, audience polling
Socrative: Formative assessment, exit tickets

Cloud Infrastructure & DevOps

AWS (EC2, S3, CloudWatch): Scalable EdTech platform hosting
Docker & Kubernetes: Containerized learning applications
Terraform: Infrastructure as Code for educational platforms
GitHub Actions: CI/CD for educational content delivery

Programming & Databases

Python: Educational data analysis and backend development
Java: Enterprise-grade educational applications
PostgreSQL/MySQL: Learning management system databases
FastAPI: High-performance educational APIs

EdTech Project Portfolio

Key EdTech Projects

NorskLær - Norwegian Language View Code

Technology: Python/Django, React.js, TensorFlow AI/ML
Features: Adaptive learning, speech recognition, cultural context
Impact: Serves Norway's immigrant integration market

EduAnalytics Pro - Learning Dashboard

View App

Technology: Python data science stack, Power BI visualization
Features: Predictive modeling, engagement analysis, ROI tracking
Impact: 30% reduction in student dropout rates

CloudClassroom - Scalable LMS

Technology: Kubernetes, Docker, Node.js microservices
Features: SCORM compliance, auto-scaling, multi-tenant
Impact: 60% cost reduction, 10,000+ concurrent users

STEM-Interactive - Science Platform

Technology: Three.js 3D visualization, React frontend
Features: Virtual experiments, gamification, multilingual
Impact: 75% increase in STEM engagement

EdTech Infrastructure Projects

Microservices LMS: Kubernetes-deployed educational platform with 99.9% uptime
Learning Analytics Engine: Python/FastAPI system processing educational data
Automated Content Delivery: CI/CD pipelines for educational resource deployment

Professional Certifications

Teaching Qualifications

TEFL Certificate (120 Hours) - High Distinction
Institution: TEFL Professional Development Institute
Coverage: ESL methodology, classroom management, learner diversity
Specialization: English grammar instruction and multicultural adaptation

Relevance: Qualified for international language learning platforms and ESL content development

National Teaching Authority

National Teaching Council (NTC) Certificate - Ghana
Status: Pass (2018)
Fields: Essential Skills, Literacy, Numeracy
Programme: Early Childhood Education

Relevance: Formal teaching qualification validating pedagogical competency for K-12 EdTech roles

Language Certifications

Norwegian Language Proficiency - B1-B2 (Official) Verify Results
HSK Level 3 - Mandarin Chinese (239/300)
English Proficiency - Academic level (UEW certified)
TEFL Teaching Qualification - International ESL instruction

Relevance: Multilingual capabilities for international EdTech platforms and content localization

Technical Certifications

W3Schools Certified Python Developer - View Profile
W3Schools Certified Data Scientist - Educational data analytics
W3Schools Certified SQL Developer - Learning management databases
W3Schools Certified Backend Developer - EdTech platform development
W3Schools Certified Git Practitioner - Version control for educational projects

Relevance: Validates technical skills essential for EdTech development and platform architecture

Cloud & Data Certifications

AWS Cloud Essentials - Cloud-based learning platforms
AWS Educate Introduction to Cloud 101 - Educational cloud infrastructure
Power BI Essential Training 2024 - Educational dashboards and analytics
Data Analysis with Python (Coursera) - Learning outcome measurement
ChatGPT Prompt Engineering (DeepLearning.AI) - AI integration in education

Relevance: Critical for scalable EdTech platforms and learning analytics implementation

Project Management & Leadership

Project Management Foundations - EdTech project delivery
Atlassian Agile Project Management - Educational software development
ServiceNow IT Leadership Professional - Technology team management
Operations Management Professional - Educational platform operations

Relevance: Essential for leading EdTech development teams and managing educational technology projects

Education

M.Ed. – Education Technology

Huzhou University, China | 2019–2022

Instructional Design & Curriculum

Instructional Design: ADDIE model, Backward Design, curriculum blueprints
Curriculum and Instruction: Learning objectives, scope and sequence, Bloom's taxonomy
Educational Psychology: Learner-centered design, motivation theory, cognitive load

Educational Technology & Media

Learning Media & Educational Technology: Multimedia integration, video/audio tools
Modern Educational Technology: AI in education, blended learning, cloud-based tools
Digital Skills: Educational platforms, collaborative tools, content creation

Data Analytics & Research

Data Mining and Educational Research: Learner behavior analysis, performance tracking
Deep Learning: AI applications in personalized learning and adaptive systems
Educational Statistics: Learning analytics, assessment data, outcome measurement

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