I am a software engineer focused on scalable cloud-native architectures, with 4+ years of experience delivering product-focused solutions. I have a track record migrating legacy systems to AWS, achieving significant cost reductions and reliability improvements, and I enjoy leading cross-functional teams in remote settings. I hold a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering and specialize in React, Node.js, and DevOps. My strengths include system design, cloud cost optimization, and translating business goals into technical roadmaps to drive product growth.

Witah Geojane

I am a software engineer focused on scalable cloud-native architectures, with 4+ years of experience delivering product-focused solutions. I have a track record migrating legacy systems to AWS, achieving significant cost reductions and reliability improvements, and I enjoy leading cross-functional teams in remote settings. I hold a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering and specialize in React, Node.js, and DevOps. My strengths include system design, cloud cost optimization, and translating business goals into technical roadmaps to drive product growth.

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I am a software engineer focused on scalable cloud-native architectures, with 4+ years of experience delivering product-focused solutions. I have a track record migrating legacy systems to AWS, achieving significant cost reductions and reliability improvements, and I enjoy leading cross-functional teams in remote settings.

I hold a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering and specialize in React, Node.js, and DevOps. My strengths include system design, cloud cost optimization, and translating business goals into technical roadmaps to drive product growth.

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Language

English
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French
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Work Experience

Executive Assistant (Tech & Operations) at YO GAYA Inc.
January 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
Coordinated workflows for a distributed team of 8 developers. Supported C-suite leadership in strategy execution, bridging technical and non-technical departments, and HR operational coordination. Achievements include increasing project delivery velocity by 20% by translating complex technical debt into prioritized business roadmaps for the CEO and streamlining HR onboarding for technical staff to reduce documentation turnaround time by 15 days.
Technical Lead & Full-Stack Developer at YO GAYA Inc.
August 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
Led full-stack development, architectural decision-making, and AWS infrastructure management. Achievements include: Cost Optimization by migrating a legacy PHP monolith to AWS microservices (~70% reduction in infrastructure overhead); Reliability improvements via CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions/AWS) reducing deployment downtime by 90%; Product Growth by translating stakeholder requirements into the Word Voyage architecture, supporting 5,000 students across US-affiliated schools.
Frontend Developer at Codivigor
December 1, 2022 - August 1, 2023
Maintained and optimized the Entoro platform frontend using React; improved dashboard performance and data visualization. Achievements include a 40% faster load time for data-heavy admin dashboards and a 15% increase in admin task completion rates after workflow redesigns.
Open-Source Intern at Outreachy — Public Lab
December 1, 2021 - March 1, 2022
Rebuilt the Spectral Workbench capture and analysis interface for improved usability and developed a mobile-friendly data capture tool to increase adoption among researchers and DIY scientists.

Education

Master’s in Civil Engineering (MEng) at National Advanced School of Public Works, Yaoundé
January 11, 2030 - March 16, 2026
Full-Stack Web Development at Microverse
January 11, 2030 - March 16, 2026

Qualifications

AWS Solutions Architect (Associate)
January 11, 2030 - March 16, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment