Who is Benjamin Torfu?

Benjamin Torfu (online handle: Torvex) is a Software Engineer, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, and former Mathematics teacher based in Adeiso, Ghana. He holds a B.Ed in Mathematics, graduated from ALX Africa's Software Engineering program, and earned AWS Cloud Practitioner certification through the AWS re/Start program via AmalitechGh. He builds backend systems, school-based assessment platforms, and IT solutions for clients in Ghana and remotely.

What services does Benjamin Torfu offer?

Benjamin Torfu offers: IT support and maintenance (hardware diagnostics, OS installs, printer setup, remote troubleshooting); web and backend development (Node.js, Python, MySQL/Postgres, REST APIs); education tech systems (school-based assessment platforms and student trackers); data entry and administration; and graphic design and printing services including flyers, certificates, and passport photos.

Is Benjamin Torfu available for remote work?

Yes. Benjamin Torfu is based in Adeiso, Ghana, and is available for freelance, part-time, and contract work — both locally and remotely. He can be reached at btorfu@gmail.com or via WhatsApp at +233541813988.

What certifications does Benjamin Torfu hold?

Benjamin Torfu holds an AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner credential, an AWS re/Start Graduate certificate, and multiple ALX Africa certificates including Software Engineering, AI Career Essentials 2.0, AI for Developers II, and AI Starter Kit. He is currently preparing for the ISC2 CyberSecurity Certification.

Benjamin
Torfu

Software Engineer Educator IT Support

Educator turned engineer. 7+ years teaching Mathematics, now building backend systems, school assessment platforms, and IT solutions from Adeiso, Ghana.

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner · ALX Africa graduate · Preparing for ISC2 CyberSecurity.

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Open to freelance · Part-time · Contract

about

The person behind the code

I'm an educator turned software engineer with 7+ years of experience in teaching and IT support. I hold a B.Ed in Mathematics and completed the Software Engineering, AI for Developers, and AI Career Essentials programs from ALX Africa.

I recently graduated from the AWS re/Start program and got certified as an AWS Cloud Practitioner through AmalitechGh. I'm currently preparing for the ISC2 CyberSecurity Certification.

I build backend systems, automations, and school-focused digital tools that save time and improve accuracy — while maintaining secure infrastructure. My background in mathematics teaching shapes how I decompose problems: step by step, with the end user always in mind.

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Location: Adeiso, Ghana — Remote-ready
Experience: 7+ years teaching · Software Engineering
Availability: Freelance · Part-time · Contract
Stack: Python · Node.js · MySQL · PostgreSQL · MongoDB · Redis · AWS
Currently studying: ISC2 CyberSecurity Certification

services

What I do for clients

IT Support & Maintenance

Hardware diagnostics, OS installs, printer setup, and remote troubleshooting for individuals and small businesses.

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Web & Backend Development

Node.js and Python backends, MySQL/Postgres integration, REST APIs — built to scale and stay maintainable.

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Education Tech Systems

School-based assessment platforms, grading automation, and student performance trackers designed for Ghanaian JHS and SHS contexts.

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Data Entry & Administration

Accurate spreadsheet work, OneDrive and Google Drive organisation, structured reporting and record management.

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Designs & Printing

Flyers, certificates, document formatting, and print-ready files. Photos up to A4, passport pictures, and branded materials.

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projects

Selected work

Google Sheets
Node.js
MySQL

Online School-Based Assessment (SBA)

Custom SBA platform deployed at a junior high school to fully automate grading and term-end report generation — replacing a manual, error-prone paper process.

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