Hi there! I’m Lac-doh Wilson Tchofor, a full-stack software engineer based in Douala, Cameroon. I design and build scalable web and mobile applications, blending strong front-end skills with robust back-end systems, while expanding my DevOps capabilities to streamline deployment and reliability. I enjoy turning complex business requirements into practical, user-friendly technical solutions and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ship value quickly and securely. Currently, I maintain and enhance the core backend architecture of the Futafinancial application at Futa SARL, lead cross-team collaboration to align on functionality and future development, and monitor infrastructure using AWS services and key tools. My focus is on performance, reliability, and continuous improvement as I grow deeper into DevOps and scalable architecture.…

Lac-doh Wilson Tchofor

Hi there! I’m Lac-doh Wilson Tchofor, a full-stack software engineer based in Douala, Cameroon. I design and build scalable web and mobile applications, blending strong front-end skills with robust back-end systems, while expanding my DevOps capabilities to streamline deployment and reliability. I enjoy turning complex business requirements into practical, user-friendly technical solutions and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ship value quickly and securely. Currently, I maintain and enhance the core backend architecture of the Futafinancial application at Futa SARL, lead cross-team collaboration to align on functionality and future development, and monitor infrastructure using AWS services and key tools. My focus is on performance, reliability, and continuous improvement as I grow deeper into DevOps and scalable architecture.…

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Hi there! I’m Lac-doh Wilson Tchofor, a full-stack software engineer based in Douala, Cameroon. I design and build scalable web and mobile applications, blending strong front-end skills with robust back-end systems, while expanding my DevOps capabilities to streamline deployment and reliability. I enjoy turning complex business requirements into practical, user-friendly technical solutions and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ship value quickly and securely.

Currently, I maintain and enhance the core backend architecture of the Futafinancial application at Futa SARL, lead cross-team collaboration to align on functionality and future development, and monitor infrastructure using AWS services and key tools. My focus is on performance, reliability, and continuous improvement as I grow deeper into DevOps and scalable architecture.

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Skills

Experience Level

CSS
Expert
JavaScript
Expert
React JS
Expert
Node.js
Expert
MongoDB
Expert
Express
Expert
Tailwind
Expert
React Native
Intermediate
Django
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Backend Developer at Futa SARL
November 1, 2023 - March 2, 2025
Maintained and enhanced the core backend architecture of the Futafinancial application. Improved Futa apps backend codebase for better performance, reliability, and scalability. Developed and managed loan features for efficient financial transactions. Led cross-team meetings to align on app functionality and future development. Monitored backend infrastructure using AWS services and key tools. Integrated third-party services to enhance backend financial platform capabilities.
Backend Developer at Laurel Corporation PLC
February 1, 2023 - March 2, 2024
Created RESTful APIs for web and mobile apps. Enhanced SQL queries and data processing. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions. Participated in agile practices for efficient project management.
Backend Developer at IdealBox Inc
February 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024
Developed scalable, maintainable, secure REST APIs with backend frameworks. Created a user-friendly UI with Tailwind CSS. Contributed to code reviews for quality assurance and knowledge sharing. Oversaw team adherence to sound software architecture principles.
Software Engineer at Artificialis and Engineering SARL
February 1, 2020 - November 2, 2022
Testing, debugging, and maintaining software applications. Built robust, scalable C++ applications to meet business requirements. Designed and implemented tests with Google Test framework for code quality assurance. Participated in code reviews to uphold best practices and optimize code. Researched and evaluated new C++ libraries/tools to boost development efficiency.

Education

B.Tech, Computer Software Engineering - Second Class Upper at University of Bamenda / College of Technology
October 1, 2017 - December 31, 2020

Qualifications

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
January 1, 2025 - January 16, 2026
Spring Boot: Mastering the Fundamentals
January 1, 2025 - January 16, 2026
Spring Boot: Mastering REST API Development
January 1, 2025 - January 16, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services
    paper Ryddes

    Ryddes is a car-sharing platform for long-distance travel that connects drivers with passengers heading in the same direction. It helps drivers offset the cost of their trips while providing passengers with a comfortable and affordable alternative to traditional transport.

    By leveraging empty seats in cars already on the road, Ryddes also contributes to reducing CO₂ emissions and making travel more sustainable.

    paper Trust Humanity

    Designed and built the backend for Trust Humanity, a crowdfunding platform enabling individuals and communities to create fundraising campaigns and receive donations via mobile money. The platform is to be used in Cameroon and tailored to local payment ecosystems, positioning it as an African alternative to GoFundMe.

    Developed a secure, scalable third-party mobile money backend to handle payment initiation, transaction verification, callbacks, and reconciliation. Implemented campaign management, user authentication, wallet flows, and transaction tracking with a strong focus on reliability, security, and performance.

    The system supports real-world financial transactions, integrates with mobile money providers, and is production-ready, serving live users and campaigns.

    • Backend architecture for a live crowdfunding platform

    • Mobile money payment integration (donations & payouts)

    • Secure REST APIs and transaction lifecycle management

    • Built for real users in a production environment

    • Designed to scale across African markets