About Me
I'm Kenneth Aidoo, a mid-level software engineer with a passion for building elegant, user-friendly web applications that make a real impact.
With a background in Software Engineering from Western University and professional experience at Bell Canada and Microsoft, I specialize in fullstack development using React and .NET technologies. I enjoy solving complex problems and creating intuitive user experiences that bridge the gap between technical excellence and user needs.
When I'm not coding, you can find me exploring new technologies, contributing to open-source projects, and volunteering as an instructor at Black Boys Code, where I teach programming to students in grades 6-9. I believe in giving back to the community and inspiring the next generation of developers.
Technical Skills
My proficiency across different technologies and domains, built through years of hands-on experience and continuous learning.
Frontend Technologies
Backend & Tools
Professional Journey
My career progression through leading technology companies, building impactful solutions and growing as a software engineer.
Software Engineer
Bell Canada
Oct 2023 - Present
- Frontend (UI Library Project): Designed and implemented 10+ reusable, accessible UI components from scratch using React, TailwindCSS, and Storybook as part of Bell's internal UI library. Components—including navbars, modals, and tooltips—are now used across Bell.ca and VirginPlus.ca (combined traffic: 10.1M+ monthly visits), improving scalability and development consistency.
- Collaborated with designers via Figma, resolved design-to-code discrepancies, and addressed production defects to ensure high-quality UI/UX.
- +2 more responsibilities
Extern + Prompt Engineer
IgniteXL Ventures – Palo Alto, CA
May 2023 - Sept 2023
- Engineered and optimized AI prompts using ChatGPT and Bard to improve LLM outputs for research and startup analysis; analyzed 100+ startups via Crunchbase, identifying emerging trends.
- Created and presented a pitch deck for a high-potential company I discovered, showcasing strong communication skills and initiative in delivering strategic insights directly to the VC team.
Full-Stack Developer (Research Assistant)
Western University
Sept 2022 - Apr 2023
- Built a web-based real-time sensor dashboard for a research professor in Wireless Sensor Networks.
- Designed a PHP API and React frontend to query a MySQL database, render CanvasJS charts, and dynamically update data every 2 seconds.
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Software Engineer Intern (AI Team)
Microsoft
June 2022 - Sept 2022
- Prototyped a flying AI character for Gears of War using C++ and a proprietary SDK, laying the foundation for future airborne NPC logic in the game engine.
- Delivered 10+ gameplay features in collaboration with senior engineers and designers; improved in-game performance by 12% through caching and optimized architecture.
- +1 more responsibilities
Education
Academic foundation that shaped my engineering mindset and problem-solving approach.
Bachelor of Engineering Science, Software Engineering
2019 - 2023Western University, London, ON, Canada
- Western Scholarship of Excelling and Dean's Honor List
- Relevant Courses: Data Structures and Algorithms, Intro To AI, Artificial Intelligence II, Intro to Machine Learning
- GPA: 3.7