Gatien GNAKOU
@gatiengnakou
Senior Frontend Engineer (React) and Full-Stack .NET developer.
TogoWhat I'm looking for
I am a senior software engineer with 8+ years building scalable web applications, specializing in React, TypeScript/JavaScript, and .NET WebAPI. I have led migrations from legacy .NET MVC to modern WebAPI backends and rebuilt frontends with React 19 to deliver improved modularity, performance, and user workflows.
I have strong experience working remotely with distributed, cross-functional teams in Agile environments and have shipped enterprise SaaS platforms, full-stack solutions for small businesses, and government-facing applications. I focus on pragmatic engineering, mentorship, and adopting technologies that improve maintainability and scalability.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Software Engineer
Areas Consulting
Jul 2024 - Nov 2025 (1 year 4 months)
Migrated BimConnection from .NET MVC to .NET WebAPI and rebuilt the frontend with React 19, improving modularity, scalability, and user workflows for a production SaaS platform.
Full-Stack Developer
CognitiveFactory
Sep 2023 - Jun 2024 (9 months)
Built Wela, a full-stack SaaS for managing local small businesses, implementing a Material UI React frontend and a .NET WebAPI backend to deliver core business workflows.
Full Stack Developer
KITSoft
Feb 2023 - Aug 2023 (6 months)
Developed front-facing web applications and supported backend development, translating designs into responsive web apps for customized software solutions.
Software Development Team Lead
Presnet SARL
Jan 2018 - Jan 2020 (2 years)
Planned and led web application development, adopted new technologies, and guided the team to design and deliver robust business intelligence and data analysis solutions.
Web Developer
Presnet SARL
Jan 2015 - Jan 2018 (3 years)
Converted mockups into web applications using ASP.NET and WebAPIs, provided full-stack development with .NET (C#), Bootstrap, and SQL Server, and maintained solutions for 100+ online users.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Scrimba Frontend Developer Career Path
Certificate, Frontend Development
2022 - 2022
Activities and societies: Refactored batch data compiler and reduced processing time by 80%.
Completed the Scrimba Frontend Developer Career Path online program focused on frontend technologies and performance improvements.
University of Lomé
Bachelor in Computer Science, Computer Science
2011 - 2014
Activities and societies: Trained team on new technology stack; helped transition from Asp.Net VB to C#.
Bachelor in Computer Science from the University of Lomé completed between 2011 and 2014.
FreeCodeCamp
Certificate, Web Development
Completed FreeCodeCamp coursework covering JavaScript and frontend development totaling over 300 hours.
Online React.js / Responsive Design / UI Design courses
Certificate, Frontend Development
2020 - 2020
Activities and societies: Helped development team transition from Asp.Net VB to C#.
Completed online courses in HTML/CSS/JavaScript, React.js, Responsive Design, and UI design to strengthen frontend skills.
Testdome / Online assessments
Online Assessment, Software Engineering
Completed online assessments including JavaScript and React.js verification tests.
Scrimba
Frontend Developer Career Path (certificate), Frontend Development
2022 - 2022
Activities and societies: Refactored the batch data compiler and reduced Scrimba processing time by 80%.
Completed the Frontend Developer Career Path program focusing on frontend technologies and performance improvements.
TestDome
Online Assessment Verification, Software Testing / Assessment
Completed online React.js and Algorithms & Data Structures assessments to verify technical skills.
FreeCodeCamp
Certificate (JavaScript), JavaScript / Web Development
Completed FreeCodeCamp JavaScript coursework totaling over 300 hours focused on JavaScript and related web technologies.
Availability
Location
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Website
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