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Emmanuella Kogda

@emmanuellakogda

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WordPress developer creating research-ready digital systems with automation, APIs, and clean UX.

Burkina Faso

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can build WordPress-based systems for real operations—integrating REDCap/OpenAlex APIs, automating workflows, and improving UX—so teams gain visibility, data consistency, and less manual maintenance.

I’m a Web & Digital Systems Developer with 4+ years of experience specializing in WordPress platforms and research data systems. Based in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, I design, develop, and maintain websites and operational solutions that improve visibility, efficiency, and data accessibility.

In my current role, I build and deploy WordPress platforms for research operations—custom themes, Elementor/Gutenberg work, WooCommerce, and performance optimization—while managing hosting and structured data workflows. I also support research operations with REDCap surveys and integrations, designing data validation and quality-control workflows to streamline data consistency across multi-site teams.

To reduce manual effort and increase scalability, I create API-driven automations using REDCap APIs, OpenAlex, R, and GitHub, including a REDCap Research Project Integration Plugin that syncs data automatically and reduced manual website maintenance by 80%. I combine technical problem-solving, data management, and workflow automation with UX/UI-focused frontend development.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

WordPress Developer & Data Manager

Current

Nanoro Clinical Research Unit (URCN/IRSS)

Jun 2021 - Present (5 years)

Built and deployed WordPress-based research platforms, managing hosting, performance optimization, and custom theme/workflow development across multi-site operations. Developed REDCap/OpenAlex API integrations and a custom REDCap sync plugin, reducing manual website maintenance by 80% while improving data consistency and accessibility.

WordPress REDCap OpenAlex API Integration Workflow Automation MySQL PhpMyAdmin Performance Optimization Git

Web Developer

Bafa Tech

Sep 2020 - Apr 2021 (7 months)

Developed WordPress and WooCommerce websites from scratch, handling hosting, deployment, and long-term maintenance while resolving UI and functionality issues. Managed website/application data using MySQL and phpMyAdmin and improved responsive layouts and navigation usability across desktop and mobile.

WordPress WooCommerce HTML5 CSS3 JavaScript Bootstrap MySQL PhpMyAdmin Hosting

Frontend Developer Intern

Pathfinder.vet

Jun 2017 - Aug 2017 (2 months)

Redesigned company web pages using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, and Node.js to improve load time and user experience. Assisted with frontend validation and debugging to resolve usability and performance issues.

HTML CSS JavaScript jQuery JavaScript (Node.Js Performance Optimization UI Testing Responsive Web Design Remote Collaboration

Web Design & Support Intern

RC Fashion Group Production

Jun 2016 - Jul 2016 (1 month)

Designed and maintained fashion websites using Wix, Squarespace, HTML/CSS, and Photoshop, improving brand presentation and user experience. Supported image editing and digital content optimization for online platforms and assisted with social visibility materials.

wix Squarespace HTML CSS Photoshop Image Editing UI UX Design Content Optimization Responsive Web Design Digital Content Production Social Media Support

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Université Aube Nouvelle

Master's in Management Information Systems, Management Information Systems

2020 - 2022

Completed a Master’s in Management Information Systems (2020–2022), assisting with Laravel-based application interface improvements and participating in UI testing and frontend validation.

City College of New York

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Science

Earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (completed 2019), enhancing frontend usability and interface consistency through UI validation, testing, and layout optimization.