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FOKOUA PAUL

FOKOUA PAUL EMMANUEL

Software Engineer

Douala, Cameroon · chipseremmanuel@gmail.com · https://paulfokoua.dev

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Professional Summary

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.

Technical Skills

backend

  • Python
  • Java
  • PHP

frontend

  • JavaScript
  • React
  • Next.js
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Dart

frameworks

  • Django
  • Laravel
  • Flutter

databases

  • PostgreSQL
  • MySQL
  • MongoDB
  • Redis

tools

  • Git
  • VS Code
  • Docker
  • Postman
  • Figma

Experience

Software Engineer

Independent Software Development

Jan 2023 — Present · Douala, Cameroon

Independent software engineering focused on backend systems, APIs, databases, and developer tooling. Building and deploying practical applications while completing a B.Tech in Software Engineering.

Python, JavaScript, Django, PostgreSQL, Docker

Software Engineering Intern

VIM Solution

Jun 2022 — May 2023 · Douala, Cameroon

Software engineering internship focused on web application development using PHP, JavaScript, and MySQL.

PHP, JavaScript, MySQL

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.

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.

Selected Projects

  • Candy Beauty[Live][GitHub]

    A modern beauty and cosmetics e-commerce store built with Next.js, PostgreSQL, NextAuth, Stripe, and a Cameroon-focused FCFA product catalog.

  • CameroonTechJobs

    A Django-based IT job board platform connecting Cameroonian tech talent with employers. Built and previously deployed; the hosted database was removed after the Render free-tier period expired.

  • Algorithmic Trading Bot

    A modular Python algorithmic trading research system built around MetaTrader 5. B.Tech capstone project exploring market-structure analysis, liquidity, confluence scoring, and automated risk management.

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