1/** 2* About Me3* 4* A passionate software engineer and creative problem-solver, I build5* more than just applications—I build businesses. From architecting6* high-performance backends capable of processing millions of requests7* daily to managing multicultural teams that have scaled products to8* over 100,000 active users, my work is defined by tangible impact.9* 10* With extensive experience in Python, FastAPI, and cutting-edge11* technologies like vector databases, I excel at developing the12* innovative solutions that leave a lasting positive impact on both13* businesses and their users.14* 15* Location: Lomé, Togo16*/

Engineering Manager

EdoMatch

01/2025 - Now

  • Developed new recommendation's algorithm using vectors database and complex algorithms to get perfect match score between jobseeker and an offer. It boosts match over 75%
  • Managed a team of multicultural developers from Africa, Europe and Asia to build the product and scale it over 100,000 actives users
  • Developed multiple product including, Screening Pro a platform that use AI to help company analyze 10000 resumes per hour, custom chatbot agent using vector database and tools connected to Edomatch system that reduce Customer Success work by 60%
  • Implement security and performance tracking system for smooth deployments across 5 countries in west Africa

Lead Developer – Senior Backend Developer

EdoMatch

03/2024 - 01/2025

  • Spearheaded a global team of 10+ developers across Lomé, India, the Netherlands, and Russia, fostering cross-cultural collaboration and agile development practices
  • Architected and implemented a high-performance, scalable backend system using Python, FastAPI, Celery, MongoDB, Meilisearch, and Redis, capable of processing millions of requests per day
  • Optimized core functionalities, reducing jobseeker and company recommendation response times from 40 seconds to 0.3 seconds, enabling real-time delivery of millions of recommendations daily
  • Demonstrated strong leadership by coordinating distributed teams, streamlining workflows, and ensuring robust infrastructure performance and scalability
Visit: www.edomatch.com

Senior Backend Developer

Makifaa

06/2023 - 02/2025

  • Led a dedicated team in developing the core backend for Makifaa, an innovative image bank and marketplace empowering Africa's creative community
  • Engineered a scalable backend infrastructure capable of handling thousands of gigabytes of data uploads in parallel, ensuring robust performance during high-volume media transfers
  • Designed and implemented a cutting-edge search database with vector search capabilities to deliver precise and relevant results
  • Integrated international payment processing via Stripe, facilitating seamless global transactions
  • Developed dynamic data translation across five different languages, enhancing accessibility and user engagement in diverse markets
  • Contributed to building a world-class marketplace that supports creatives in publishing, showcasing, and monetizing their work
  • Architected and implemented a high-performance, scalable backend system using Python, FastAPI, Celery, MongoDB, Meilisearch, and Redis
Visit: www.makifaa.com

Senior Mobile App Developer

Ufami Group

01/2022 - 12/2023

  • Developed robust, cross-platform mobile applications using Flutter, ensuring seamless performance and consistent user experience on both iOS and Android
  • Collaborated closely with design and backend teams to integrate RESTful APIs, optimizing data flow and application responsiveness
  • Leveraged state management solutions and best coding practices to enhance app performance and reduce load times, driving improved user engagement
  • Regularly incorporated user feedback to iterate and refine features, ensuring the app remains user-centric and ahead of industry trends
  • Emphasized maintainability and scalability through continuous integration, comprehensive testing, and agile development practices
  • Managed up to 5,000 active users and implemented features to boost user payments by 40%
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Frontend Development

Building responsive, performant, and beautiful user interfaces

Vue.js

Vue.js / Nuxt.js

Expert

5+ years • 20+ projects

React

React

Advanced

3+ years • 10+ projects

TypeScript

TypeScript

Expert

4+ years • Daily use

TailwindCSS

TailwindCSS

Expert

3+ years • This portfolio

JavaScript

JavaScript ES6+

Expert

6+ years • Core expertise

HTML5CSS3

HTML5 / CSS3

Expert

7+ years • Semantic & responsive

Build Tools & Frameworks

Webpack Vite Next.js Gatsby Bootstrap Material UI Sass/SCSS Styled Components

Featured Frontend Projects

EdoMatch Platform UI

Vue.js, Nuxt.js, TailwindCSS • 100,000+ users

Makifaa Marketplace

Vue.js, Responsive Design • Image gallery system

40+ No-Code Sites

Webflow, WordPress • Rapid prototyping

Backend Development

Building scalable, high-performance server architectures processing millions of requests daily

40s → 0.3s

Response time optimization

100K+

Active users served

10M+

Daily API requests

Python

Python

Expert

5+ years • Primary language

FastAPI

FastAPI

Expert

3+ years • EdoMatch, Makifaa

MongoDB

MongoDB

Expert

4+ years • TB-scale data

Redis

Redis

Advanced

3+ years • Caching & queues

Celery

Celery

Advanced

3+ years • Async processing

Docker

Docker

Advanced

4+ years • DevOps

🚀 Advanced Technologies

Vector Databases

Meilisearch, Pinecone • AI-powered search & recommendations

AI/ML Integration

Custom chatbots, Resume screening (10K/hour)

Payment Systems

Stripe integration • International transactions

Microservices

REST APIs, GraphQL • Distributed systems

Technologies & Tools

Laravel Express.js PostgreSQL MySQL Kubernetes AWS CI/CD Nginx RabbitMQ Elasticsearch

💡 Key Backend Achievements

133x Performance Boost

Reduced recommendation response from 40s to 0.3s at EdoMatch

TB-Scale Infrastructure

Built Makifaa backend handling thousands of GB parallel uploads

Multi-Region Deployment

Deployed across 5 West African countries with 99.9% uptime

Mobile Development

Creating cross-platform mobile experiences reaching thousands of users across iOS and Android

9

Mobile Apps Built

5,000+

Active Users

40%

Payment Boost

2

Platforms (iOS/Android)

Flutter

Flutter

Expert

4+ years • Primary framework

Dart

Dart

Expert

4+ years • Flutter development

React Native

React Native

Intermediate

2+ years • Cross-platform

iOS

iOS Development

Advanced

App Store deployment

Android

Android Development

Advanced

Play Store deployment

Firebase

Firebase

Expert

Auth, DB, Analytics

📱 Published Applications

Ufami Group

E-commerce with staggered payments

5,000+ users+40% payments

Klumer

Event social network & ticketing

Social featuresTickets

Awari

Tourism & travel planning for Africa

TravelDiscovery

6+ More Apps

Various industries & use cases

FinanceSocialUtility

Development & Deployment

State Management (Riverpod, Provider) REST API Integration Push Notifications In-App Purchases App Store Optimization CI/CD (Codemagic, Fastlane) Analytics Integration Offline Support

✨ Key Mobile Features Delivered

Staggered payment systems
Real-time GPS tracking
Push notification systems
Social authentication
QR code scanning
In-app messaging

DevOps & Infrastructure

Automating deployments, managing infrastructure, and ensuring system reliability at scale

99.9%

Uptime SLA

5

Countries Deployed

< 5min

Deploy Time

Docker

Docker

Advanced

4+ years • Containerization

Kubernetes

Kubernetes

Intermediate

2+ years • Orchestration

AWS

AWS

Advanced

3+ years • Cloud services

CI/CD

CI/CD Pipelines

Advanced

GitLab CI, GitHub Actions

Nginx

Nginx

Advanced

Load balancing, Reverse proxy

Linux

Linux

Expert

Ubuntu, CentOS • System admin

🛠️ Infrastructure & Monitoring

Monitoring & Logging

Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack

Security

SSL/TLS, Firewall, Security scanning

Database Management

Backup strategies, Replication, Optimization

Version Control

Git, GitFlow, Branch strategies

Tools & Technologies

Terraform Ansible Jenkins Docker Compose Helm Vagrant Bash Scripting Python Automation

🚀 DevOps Achievements

Automated Deployment Pipeline

Reduced deployment time from hours to minutes

Multi-Region Infrastructure

Deployed across 5 West African countries

99.9% Uptime Achievement

Maintained high availability for production systems

Education

Academic foundation and continuous learning journey

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

OpenClassrooms (France)

  • Developed a strong foundation in advanced analytical, problem-solving, and logical reasoning skills
  • Completed core coursework in data structures, algorithms, operating systems, and computer architecture
  • Gained hands-on experience in object-oriented programming (OOP) and software engineering principles, enabling the design and implementation of efficient and maintainable software

Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics

University of Lomé (Lomé)

  • Gained a robust foundation in advanced analytical, problem-solving, and logical reasoning skills
  • Core coursework in calculus, linear algebra, and discrete mathematics

Backend Developer Certification

ALX

  • Acquired hands-on experience building scalable, high-performance server-side applications
  • Collaborated with diverse teams to design robust APIs, optimize database structures, and implement industry-standard security practices

High School Diploma

Scientific Track

  • Strong foundation in mathematics and sciences
  • Early interest in technology and problem-solving
  • Participated in mathematics and computer science competitions

Certificates & Achievements

Professional certifications and recognition

OpenClassrooms

Bachelor's Degree

Computer Science

Completed France (Remote) Level 6 EQF
Verified

🎯 Core Competencies Acquired

Software Engineering

Object-oriented programming, Design patterns, Clean code

Data Structures & Algorithms

Complexity analysis, Optimization, Advanced algorithms

Systems Architecture

Operating systems, Computer architecture, Distributed systems

Development Practices

Version control, CI/CD, Agile methodologies, Testing

ALX

Backend Developer Certification

ALX Africa

Completed Intensive Program Pan-African
Verified

🚀 Key Skills Acquired

Scalable Backend Systems

High-performance server-side applications

Database Optimization

Advanced database design and query optimization

Security Best Practices

Industry-standard security implementations

Team Collaboration

Working with diverse, distributed teams

🏆 Professional Recognition

Mandela Washington Fellow 2024

Prestigious leadership program for young African leaders

LeadershipInnovationImpact
Code4Her Project Manager

Leading initiatives to empower women in technology

MentorshipCommunity
Best Prototype - NocodeHackaton BRYDG

Winner of 2021 No-code Hackathon competition

Innovation2021
Best Digital Product - Togo Innovation Week

Recognized for outstanding digital innovation

ProductExcellence

Languages

Multilingual communication skills for global collaboration

FR

French

Français

Native
SpeakingNative
WritingNative
ReadingNative

Mother tongue • Business communication • Technical documentation

EN

English

English

Fluent
SpeakingFluent
WritingFluent
ReadingFluent

Professional working proficiency • International collaboration • Technical writing

🌍 International Collaboration

Team Communication

Daily interaction with multicultural teams from Africa, Europe, and Asia

Technical Documentation

Writing comprehensive docs and guides in both languages

Client Presentations

Conducting meetings and demos for international clients

Code & Comments

All code documentation and comments in English

🗣️ Communication Contexts

Technical Presentations Code Reviews API Documentation Client Support Team Mentoring Conference Speaking Technical Writing International Collaboration

Music

Rhythms that fuel creativity and productivity

🎵 Work Playlists

Deep Focus

Lo-fi beats, ambient sounds for deep coding sessions

Debugging Mode

Instrumental rock, electronic music for problem-solving

Creative Flow

Jazz fusion, world music for design and architecture

Late Night Coding

Synthwave, retrowave for those midnight sessions

Favorite Genres

Lo-fi Hip Hop Jazz Electronic Classical Afrobeat Synthwave Ambient World Music

Movies & Series

Visual storytelling that inspires innovation

🎬 Favorite Genres

Sci-Fi & Technology

Black Mirror, Ex Machina, The Matrix

Tech Documentaries

The Social Dilemma, AlphaGo, Code Rush

Thrillers

Mr. Robot, Silicon Valley, Inception

Biographies

Steve Jobs, The Imitation Game, The Social Network

Currently Watching

Tech Startups Documentaries AI & Future Series Innovation Stories

Books

Knowledge and wisdom from the written word

📚 Reading List

Clean Code

Robert C. Martin • Software craftsmanship

Design Patterns

Gang of Four • Software architecture

Zero to One

Peter Thiel • Startup innovation

The Lean Startup

Eric Ries • Business methodology

Favorite Categories

Software Engineering System Design Business & Startups Leadership Psychology Innovation

📖 Currently Reading

Building Microservices • Designing Data-Intensive Applications

Games

Strategic thinking and problem-solving through gaming

🎮 Gaming Preferences

Strategy Games

Chess, Civilization VI, Age of Empires

Puzzle Games

Portal series, The Witness, Baba Is You

Programming Games

Human Resource Machine, TIS-100, Screeps

Building & Simulation

SimCity, Cities: Skylines, Minecraft

Platforms

PC Gaming Steam Mobile Strategy Browser Games Chess.com

🏆 Gaming Philosophy

Games that challenge the mind, improve problem-solving skills, and offer strategic depth. Perfect for unwinding after coding sessions while keeping the brain engaged.

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