Brian Bawuah

Software Engineer

Almere, Flevoland, Netherlands5 yrs 9 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Expert in building enterprise search platforms.
  • Strong background in frontend development with modern frameworks.
  • Proven track record in secure data infrastructure.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS-focused Fullstack Engineer with expertise in AI and search technologies.

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Skills

Core Skills

ElasticsearchReactFrontend Development

Other Skills

RemixTypeScriptOIDCWebpackResponsive Web DesignWordPressReact.jsNext.jsSASSGraphQLJavaScript frameworksECMAScriptJSONKibanaActive Directory

About

I build systems that turn raw information into actionable intelligence. Over the past five years I've specialized in enterprise search, AI pipelines, and secure data infrastructure. My work sits at the intersection of backend engineering, search relevance, and applied AI brought to life through high-quality, user-centric interfaces. My stack: Python · Elasticsearch · Kubernetes · Azure AI · React · Node.js I'm driven by curiosity and a belief that the right technology, built well, genuinely changes how organizations operate.

Experience

5 yrs 9 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 1 mo
Average Tenure
3 yrs 1 mo
Current Experience

Ministerie van defensie

Sr. Software Engineer COMMIT/JIVC/BOO IT/PRJ&ONTW/TEAM

Jul 2023Present · 2 yrs 10 mos · Utrecht · Hybrid

  • I’m currently building a large-scale enterprise search platform using React, Remix, and TypeScript, backed by OIDC (PKCE) authentication, document-level security, multi-index Elasticsearch integration, and early RAG/LLM-based search capabilities.
  • What I Work On
  • Designing and optimizing the frontend architecture for performance, scalability, and resilience.
  • Selecting and integrating technologies that fit strict enterprise and security requirements.
  • Architecting authentication flows, data pipelines, and secure information access patterns.
  • Impact & Achievements
  • Implemented Document Level Security on Elasticsearch to deliver personalized, access-controlled search results.
  • Built multiple RAG implementations, including:
  • Agentic workflows where LLMs issue dynamic tasks to dedicated data-access agents.
  • Classic search-driven RAG for context-aware retrieval and enhanced user queries.
  • Built a reusable component library to standardize UI patterns across the application.
  • Developed Elasticsearch connectors in Python for efficient and secure data ingestion.
  • Delivered backend services in Python/Django, supporting scalable search and enrichment pipelines.
  • Security & Compliance
  • Ensured full compliance with WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards across the UI.
  • Successfully passed grey-box penetration testing, aligning with:
  • NSCS guidelines for secure TLS configurations
  • NIST 800-115 for technical security assessment
  • OWASP Top 10 (2021) for application security best practices
  • Integrated Kerberos authentication for secure access to protected enterprise systems.
ReactRemixTypeScriptOIDCElasticsearch

Team rockstars it

Front-end Tribe Lead, Front-end Engineer

Apr 2023Present · 3 yrs 1 mo

WebpackResponsive Web DesignFrontend Development

Lama lama

Front-end Engineer

Jul 2022Mar 2023 · 8 mos · Amsterdam

  • During his time at Lama Lama, Brian actively participated in multiple projects that primarily involved creating high-quality front-ends with intricate micro animations. He utilized several cutting-edge technologies such as Wordpress, React.js, and Next.js to accomplish these tasks.
  • Brian played a key role in collaborating with the development team on various projects, including Marble Content Marketing, Cityhub, Jimmy Nelson, and other notable clients.
WordPressReact.jsNext.jsResponsive Web DesignFrontend Development

Lifely

Software Engineer

Jul 2020Jul 2022 · 2 yrs · Amsterdam

  • During his period at Lifely, Brian created an IoT dashboard to read data on different metrics for buildings, floors, and rooms. He has also worked on the Bisc TOP and Alfen MyEve apps, developing various features and providing input on design choices. All apps were developed using React, TypeScript, SASS, and GraphQL.
ReactTypeScriptSASSGraphQLFrontend Development

Dpdk digital agency

Software Engineer

Feb 2018Jul 2020 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Rotterdam, South Holland Province, Netherlands

Responsive Web DesignJavaScript frameworksFrontend Development

Education

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor of Science - BS — Communication and Multimedia designs

Jan 2018Present

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