FOKOUA PAUL EMMANUEL
Software Engineer — Douala, Cameroon
Software engineering student and independent developer focused on backend systems, APIs, and developer tools. Experienced with Python and JavaScript through academic coursework, internships, and self-directed project work.
Professional story
I'm a software engineer focused on building backend systems, full-stack web applications, and developer tools. My work centers on clean architecture, performance, and delivering real-world solutions that are practical and maintainable.
I'm especially interested in backend engineering, APIs, and scalable systems. I enjoy turning complex requirements into straightforward, well-structured software.
To build reliable, maintainable software systems and continue growing as a practitioner through hands-on engineering and academic study.
Technical strengths
Technologies and tools I use to design, build, and ship software.
backend
- Python— Advanced
- Java— Intermediate
- PHP— Intermediate
frontend
- JavaScript— Advanced
- React— Advanced
- Next.js— Intermediate
- Tailwind CSS— Intermediate
- Dart— Beginner
frameworks
- Django— Advanced
- Laravel— Intermediate
- Flutter— Beginner
databases
- PostgreSQL— Advanced
- MySQL— Intermediate
- MongoDB— Intermediate
- Redis— Intermediate
tools
- Git— Advanced
- VS Code— Advanced
- Docker— Intermediate
- Postman— Advanced
- Figma— Intermediate
Education
B.Tech in Software Engineering
IUGET Bonamoussadi, affiliated with University of Bamenda
2023 · In Progress
Advanced software engineering program covering backend development, databases, software architecture, and systems design.
- Expected graduation: December 2026
HND in Software Engineering
IUGET Bonamoussadi, affiliated with University of Bamenda
2021 — 2023 · Completed
Higher National Diploma in Software Engineering with focus on programming fundamentals, database systems, and web technologies.
Career & journey
Launched portfolio website
Began building a professional portfolio website to showcase engineering work and technical writing.
Published Trading Bot open-source release
Released a modular Python algorithmic trading research system built around MetaTrader 5 as a B.Tech capstone project.
Completed Hospital Management System
Delivered a Django-based hospital management information system as academic coursework.
Started B.Tech in Software Engineering
Began Bachelor of Technology in Software Engineering at IUGET Bonamoussadi, affiliated with University of Bamenda. Expected graduation: December 2026.
Completed HND in Software Engineering
Completed Higher National Diploma in Software Engineering at IUGET Bonamoussadi.
Started independent software engineering
Transitioned to independent project development to focus on backend systems, APIs, and developer tooling.
Joined VIM Solution as Software Engineering Intern
Began software engineering internship at VIM Solution focused on web application development.
Enrolled at IUGET Bonamoussadi
Began Higher National Diploma in Software Engineering at IUGET Bonamoussadi, affiliated with University of Bamenda.