Alban HONFOVOU

Product Engineer | Frontend Developer

I build, ship, and optimize digital software from end to end.

Alban HONFOVOU - Product Engineer | Frontend Developer
albanhonfovou@gmail.com+229 01 96 40 47 57
Cotonou, Benin (Available for Remote Worldwide)
linkedin.com/in/alban-honfovougithub.com/ruben-senpai11x.com/alban_honfovou
4+ Years
Engineering
10 Months
Field Immersion
2 Shipped
Live SaaS Products
React & Next.js
Core Stack

Product Engineer Profile & Methodology

Product Engineer and Frontend Developer (React, Next.js, TypeScript) blending real-world field research, clean UI craft, and production-grade delivery.

Proven ownership of the complete product loop: from user discovery and interactive Figma wireframes to pixel-perfect code and behavioral telemetry (Microsoft Clarity, Google Analytics 4, SEO).

Building resilient web and SaaS systems designed for ground realities (Mobile Money billing in FCFA, bandwidth-constrained mobile performance, friction-free funnels).

Technical & Product Competencies

Frontend Engineering & Web Platform

  • TypeScript (Strict)Advanced
  • React 18 / 19Advanced
  • Next.js (App Router, RSC, SSR/SSG)Advanced
  • Tailwind CSS & Design SystemsAdvanced
  • GSAP & Inertial Physics MotionAdvanced
  • State Architecture (Zustand, Context, Redux)Advanced
  • Progressive Web Apps (PWA) & CapacitorAdvanced
  • Semantic HTML5 & WCAG AccessibilityAdvanced

Product, UX & Behavioral Telemetry

  • Microsoft Clarity (Heatmaps & Rage Clicks)Advanced
  • Google Analytics 4 & Tag ManagerAdvanced
  • Figma (Wireframing, Tokens, Prototypes)Advanced
  • Technical SEO & Information ArchitectureAdvanced
  • Local Payments (Mobile Money FCFA)Advanced
  • Field User Research & Customer DiscoveryAdvanced

Backend, Tooling & Deployment

  • Node.js & ExpressProficient
  • PostgreSQL & SupabaseProficient
  • RESTful APIs & HMAC WebhooksProficient
  • WordPress & Custom Theme EngineeringProficient
  • Git, GitHub & Vercel DeploymentsProficient

Professional Experience

Product Engineer & Frontend Developer

Behavioral UX Engeneering•Remote•Full-time

Digital product engineering and behavioral tracking to eliminate user friction and maximize conversion rates (Project: memoiretfe.be).

  • ›Conception of UI/UX wireframes and mockups to structure pages, user journeys, and information architecture.
  • ›Development of a custom WordPress theme, translating mockups into responsive, accessible, and functional production interfaces.
  • ›Implementation of behavioral tracking with Microsoft Clarity to monitor user interactions, clicks, scroll depth, and friction points.
  • ›Configuration of analytics tracking with Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and Google Tag Manager (GTM) to measure user interactions and site performance.
  • ›Integration of Google organic search (SEO) best practices across page structures, content layout, and technical performance.
  • ›Identification of user experience optimization opportunities based on navigation telemetry and key performance indicators.
Stack :FigmaWordPressPHPJavaScriptMicrosoft ClarityGoogle Analytics 4Google Tag ManagerSEO

Field Experience & Personal Development

Gozem - Africa's Super App•Cotonou, Littoral, Benin · On-site•Independent

Intensive ground-level immersion engaging people from varied walks of life, building deep observational intuition for human behavior, local economic friction, and digital adoption.

  • ›Direct immersion in ground reality, engaging people from varied socioeconomic backgrounds and life trajectories.
  • ›Deepened understanding of daily life constraints, human decision behaviors, and local economic realities regarding digital tools.
  • ›Strengthened personal autonomy, discipline, and the ability to step back and dissect problems thoroughly before rushing to code solutions.
  • ›Continually enriching product development mindset: understanding real people, respecting concrete contexts, and building solutions tailored to genuine human needs.
Stack :User ResearchConsumer BehaviorInterpersonal CommunicationProblem SolvingField Psychology

Frontend Developer & UI Designer

White devs Agency•Abomey-Calavi, Atlantique, Benin · Hybrid•Full-time

Pixel-perfect interface integration and complex feature engineering for production SaaS platforms (KanbanEX, FlowEX, Bunny Management, Mangaverse).

  • ›Pixel-perfect integrations from Figma designs across HTML/CSS, Laravel, React, and Next.js codebases.
  • ›Engineered complex features in TypeScript adhering to strict product and technical specifications.
  • ›Deep mastery of CSS layout frameworks including Bootstrap and Tailwind CSS.
  • ›Crafted high-performance dynamic animations utilizing GSAP, Slick Slider, and related libraries.
  • ›Integrated marketing automation pipelines and CRM workflows using Make (formerly Integromat).
  • ›Applied UX psychology principles to maximize conversion funnels and user retention.
  • ›Persuasive web copywriting and cold outreach capabilities via email and telephone.
Stack :ReactNext.jsTypeScriptTailwind CSSBootstrapGSAPFigmaLaravelHTML/CSSMake

Frontend Developer

Trois Ventes Services•Ab-Calavi, Benin · On-site•Full-time

Pixel-perfect e-commerce mockups integration and custom Shopify applications development with Remix.

  • ›Pixel-perfect integration from Figma & AdobeXD mockups for Shopify, WordPress, and Prestashop e-commerce stores.
  • ›Development of Shopify apps with Remix and deployment to the Shopify App Store.
  • ›Continuous collaboration with backend teams.
  • ›Technical problem solving.
Stack :ShopifyRemixWordPressPrestashopFigmaAdobe XDCSSProblem Solving

Frontend Web Developer

IWAJU TECH•Ab-Calavi, Benin · On-site•Internship

Frontend web development for the initial release of the Yemi Service Progressive Web Application (PWA).

  • ›Development of the interface for the 1st release of Yemi Service.
  • ›Creation of a Progressive Web Application (a web app downloadable as a mobile app).
  • ›Unit and integration testing.
Stack :Progressive Web App (PWA)ReactJavaScriptHTML/CSSInteraction DesignUnit Testing

IT Assistant

Blolab Benin•Cotonou, Littoral, Benin · On-site•Internship

Technical lab assistance, hackathon team mentoring (Project Qameleo), and urban air quality sensor maintenance.

  • ›Team lead for Group 5 at the RNIS 2022 Hackathon (Presentation of Project Qameleo).
  • ›Continuous development training under mentor guidance.
  • ›Laboratory assistance: 3D Printing, Robotics, Laser Cutting, Arduino Programming, Electronics.
  • ›Maintenance of air quality sensors deployed throughout the city.
Stack :3D PrintingRoboticsArduinoElectronicsLaser CuttingIoTProblem Solving

Featured Production Systems

KanbanEX

UX Designer & Frontend Developer • 2025 – 2026

Panoramic portfolio management tool featuring smooth GSAP inertial navigation and real-time triple sync (Kanban, Gantt, Calendar). Engineered to eliminate vertical list cognitive fatigue.

  • ▪Silky 60fps horizontal panning with decoupled geometric computations and React state reconciliation.
  • ▪Instant client-side optimistic updates with zero perceived latency.
  • ▪Multi-currency team subscription billing engine.
React 18TypeScriptTailwind CSSGSAP InertiaNode.jsExpressPostgreSQLMobile Money FCFA

FlowEx

Product & Frontend Engineer • 2025 – 2026

Social publishing and conversational lead automation SaaS engineered with production local payments (Mobile Money FCFA).

  • ▪Production FCFA Mobile Money payments with HMAC-SHA256 signature verification.
  • ▪Bank-grade AES-256-GCM token encryption for social accounts.
  • ▪Reassuring micro-copywriting during asynchronous USSD mobile payment validation.
React 18TypeScriptTailwind CSSNode.jsExpressNeon PostgreSQLPrismaMobile Money FCFA

memoire-tfe.be

Product Engineer & Frontend Developer (Behavioral UX Engeneering) • 2026

Contract executed for the UX audit, information architecture blueprint, wireframes, interactive prototype, and custom WordPress theme engineering for memoire-tfe.be.

  • ▪Functional zoning and low-fidelity wireframing validating page hierarchy and eye-tracking pathways.
  • ▪Custom responsive WordPress theme optimized for technical Google SEO.
  • ▪Clarity session recordings and GA4 funnel telemetry tracking user behavior.
FigmaWordPressPHPJavaScriptMicrosoft ClarityGoogle Analytics 4SEO

Jeunesse BAKHITA

UX Designer & Mobile Developer • 2026

Mobile-first PWA and Android native bundle via Capacitor for parish youth engagement, tuned for spotty networks and single-thumb ergonomics.

  • ▪Thumb-driven UX layout with offline-resilient local caching paired with Supabase.
  • ▪Instant load performance on entry-level Android devices.
CapacitorReactTailwind CSSSupabasePWAAndroid Studio

Education & Degrees

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science & Telecommunications (Honors: Very Good · 17/20)

Oct 2019 – Jul 2022
Institut National Supérieur de Technologie Industrielle (INSTI) Lokossa — Lokossa, Benin

Comprehensive university curriculum: software engineering, computer networks, telecommunications, distributed systems, relational databases, and digital electronics. Public defense of 'Digital Vehicle Identification and Traffic Management System in Benin'.

High School Diploma in Electrotechnics (Baccalauréat F3)

2016 – 2019
Technical High School — Benin

Combinational logic, industrial electrical circuits, power electronics, electrical machines, and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).

Certifications

HubSpot SEO II Certified

June 2026
HubSpot Academy(ID : e42cb839b2354a7c8ba335ef00ea1e67)

Advanced certification covering technical search engine optimization, crawling & indexing architecture, and web performance strategy.

Languages

  • French : Native · Professional speaking, technical writing & architectural documentation
  • English : Fluent / Professional · Code reviews, technical whitepapers, international team syncs

Focus Areas & Personal Pursuits

  • ›Cognitive ergonomics & eliminating friction in digital product workflows
  • ›African technological sovereignty & sustainable local business software
  • ›Deep exploration of modern Next.js/React internals and Product-Led Growth
  • ›Acoustic piano practice and reading philosophy & technology essays
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