I build scalable software, solve algorithmic problems, and design systems that are reliable, secure, and built to last.
Currently studying Computer Science at the University of Ghana, I'm fascinated by backend engineering, distributed systems, and turning ambitious ideas into products people genuinely enjoy using.
The mind behind the security, the engineer behind the system, and the dreamer behind the screen.
Some people know me as Solomon Dzah — calm, observant, and deeply analytical. I listen before speaking, study before building, and believe the best solutions begin with understanding the "why" before the "how."
I enjoy untangling complex problems, reasoning through them patiently, and finding solutions that are thoughtful, elegant, and built to last. To me, great engineering begins with clarity of thought, not speed of execution.
Others know me as Zigla City — the midnight architect. The one who blends creativity with precision, caffeine with clarity, and chaos with control.
Curiosity is my fuel, and versatility is my playground. Whether it's designing systems, solving unfamiliar problems, or diving into entirely new technologies, I enjoy adapting, learning, and finding my place wherever I go.
"One encrypted byte at a time."
"The fun isn't just in getting the code to work — it's in understanding why it works, making it better, and knowing someone else can pick it up months later without wanting to fight me.
Curiosity keeps me awake. Discipline gets the work shipped. Everything else is just part of the process."
"Innovation Over Imitation, Always!"
A blend of systems thinking, clean architecture, and curiosity across software, automation, and security.
“Every stack is a story — from logic to launch.”
From solo systems to team engineering, every milestone reflects growth through building, learning, and scaling.
2024 – 2025
Designed and implemented the backend ecosystem for Merrylow — a restaurant platform. Built a scalable architecture using Node.js, Prisma, and PostgreSQL on a VPS server. Handled the entire deployment pipeline from database setup to CI/CD and Nginx reverse proxy configuration. Integrated efficient caching for top vendors and products, implemented image handling and URL mapping directly on the VPS, and migrated data from WooCommerce to Prisma while preserving all relations and improving query efficiency.
2025 – Present
Selected into the A2SV (African to Silicon Valley) program — one of the few Level-200 CS students in the cohort. Ranked 2nd among Level-300 and 400 students in several algorithmic and system design contests. Solved 500+ LeetCode problems, built confidence in data structures, and gained deep experience in collaborative engineering challenges.
2025
Served as the database admin and backend dev in a 7-member course project for a restaurant client. Designed ER and data flow diagrams, managed PostgreSQL schema, and implemented APIs for menu and order management. Followed Kendall’s OO analysis and Sommerville’s design principles for architecture consistency.
January 2026 – Present
Design and develop custom internal software systems for business clients. Delivered and maintained POS and production management solutions for retail and manufacturing companies. Translate business requirements into scalable, maintainable, and production-ready software.
Every project reinforced my problem-solving mindset — from writing efficient algorithms to designing systems that scale in the real world.