What I aim to accomplish today through my atypical journey
A continuous quest for true alignment: from industrial electrical robotics to human psychology applied to scalable African digital systems.
“Building digital solutions accessible to users, profitable to businesses.”
Frontend Developer & Product Engineer · Engineering rigor, human psychology, and telemetry-led iterations
My story is neither a conventional computer science degree trajectory nor a collection of recruiter-tailored buzzwords. It is the journey of an obstinate childhood curiosity for machines and electric circuits, tested for two years against local market realities, and deepened through ten months of raw human immersion driving everyday commuters across Cotonou.
“From the combinational logic of industrial PLCs to shipping Next.js in production, one core compass guides me: understanding real people, observing concrete frictions, and building software that delivers measurable business outcomes.”
Remote-Controlled Cars & the Spark of Curiosity
OriginsFascinated at age 8 by remote-controlled cars and invisible wireless actuation. Routinely disassembling household electronics to uncover how they worked, cementing an early conviction to work with machines and electricity.
Electrotechnics, Combinational Logic & Industrial PLCs
Engineering RootsLong-standing ambition for robotics leading to an Electrotechnics curriculum. Deep dive into combinational logic, industrial power circuits, motors, transformers, and a decisive breakthrough: Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
PanDev, Telecoms, Maritime Radar & Degree with Highest Honors (17/20)
Degree & TelecomsPanDev training in December 2019 (Arduino & Web). Deliberate switch to Computer Science & Telecommunications. Built an ultrasonic maritime radar in 3rd year and defended the 'Digital Vehicle Identification and Traffic Management System in Benin', graduating with Highest Honors (17/20).
From Fullstack to Frontend: The Interface Craft & The Quality Gap
Frontend CraftStarted as a Junior Fullstack developer before deliberately specializing in Frontend (React, Next.js, TypeScript). Finding fulfillment in pixel-perfect interfaces and silky animations, while confronting a stark 2022 reality: the massive gap between sleek foreign software and poor local web tools in Benin.
Local Market Reality & The 3 Core Epiphanies
3 EpiphaniesAmbition to empower local businesses through high-quality web platforms. Meeting harsh market reality: local SMBs did not see the value or have the need for simple showcase websites. Two years of intense prospecting leading to three core epiphanies: valuing real impact over immediate profit, falling in love with human psychology, and needing a sustainable vehicle to fund observational autonomy.
Urban Ride-Hailing: 7.5 Months in the Human Laboratory
Field ResearchFirst ride on October 8, 2025 (10,000 FCFA fare from an American passenger, after 2 months hunting for a viable car). Across 7.5 months, 4 cars, thousands of commuters, and 300+ in-depth qualitative dialogues. Known as the calm driver who constantly asked probing questions about real problems, human nature, and why imported solutions fail locally.
The Product Engineer: Accessible to Users, Profitable to Businesses
Product EngineeringConvergence of the entire trajectory: industrial engineering rigor, frontend craftsmanship (Next.js, TypeScript, 60 FPS, PWA), field empathy, and scientific telemetry (Microsoft Clarity, GA4, SEO). Practicing Behavioral UX Engineering (BeUX) and delivering product engineering for forward-thinking global startups in remote.