Michel Kouam
Open to opportunitiesFull Stack Developer | React · .NET / Java Backend · CI/CD
Calgary, AB
About
Full Stack Developer with 4+ years of experience delivering enterprise-grade applications with React on the frontend and Java/Spring (with direct .NET integration experience) on the backend. Comfortable designing RESTful APIs, working across relational and non-relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB), and documenting API contracts. Hands-on with CI/CD pipelines including Jenkins, version control with Git, and daily use of AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot) to accelerate delivery. Experienced collaborating in large, distributed agile teams across multiple countries and time zones. Canadian permanent resident based in Calgary, AB. Currently building deeper hands-on depth in AWS and Docker/Kubernetes to complement a strong enterprise full-stack foundation.
Skills
- Agile
- Amazon Web Services
- Attention to detail
- Communication
- CSS
- Git
- GitHub
- GraphQL
- HTML
- Java
- JavaScript
- Jira
- Kubernetes
- MongoDB
- MySQL
- .NET
- Next.js
- Node.js
- Organization
- PostgreSQL
- Problem solving
- React
- REST APIs
- Scrum
- SQL
- Tailwind CSS
- Teamwork
- Time management
- TypeScript
- Vue.js
Experience
Fullstack Developer — React Frontend & Java/Spring Backend
Nyamoro Group SA
Nov 2025 to Present
Yaoundé, Cameroon (distributed team)
• Designed and built enterprise features end to end: RESTful APIs and data models (Java, Spring MVC, Hibernate, MySQL) paired with React 19/Next.js 16/TypeScript frontends, using GitHub Copilot daily to accelerate development. • Built a REST API procedure execution engine using directed graphs (7 node types) with 8-phase event-driven orchestration and an extensible action registry. • Developed integrations with third-party systems, including Gmail OAuth 2.0 ingestion and Azure Blob Storage. • Implemented real-time dashboards (multi-subsidiary Holding dashboard, live KPIs) using Server-Sent Events. • Delivered a full admin backoffice (14 components, 12 hooks, 11 services) with role-based access control across 3 permission tiers; collaborated with cross-functional teams in an Agile/Scrum environment.
TypeScript / JavaScript Developer
Nanodev CE
Nov 2024 to Nov 2025
Cameroon (remote, client in Laval, Canada)
• Built reusable React components and forms for a Canadian enterprise client project, integrated directly with a .NET backend. • Designed and published an npm package (mira-query) adding AI-powered querying capabilities; implemented a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipeline. • Integrated Azure Blob Storage for secure cloud file storage; contributed code reviews and architectural input across multiple projects.
Software Developer — GOFR / Ministry of Health Facility List
Y-Note Cameroon / CHAI (Clinton Health Access Initiative)
Sep 2024 to Mar 2025
• Installed and configured a system for a Ministry of Health-approved facility list deployment, integrated with national health insurance architecture via OpenHIM middleware.
Software Lead — openIMIS Platform
Y-Note / Swiss TPH (PAAMG Project)
Apr 2024 to Jul 2025
Comoros (remote technical leadership)
• Led technical delivery of a large-scale platform deployment for Universal Health Coverage, coordinating remotely with distributed, international stakeholders. • Managed hosting infrastructure and system maintenance; delivered technical training and mentored local technical staff.
IT Developer — Health Insurance Platform
Y-Note
Apr 2024 to Jul 2025
Ethiopia (remote)
• Developed and customized platform components for a large health insurance system in Addis Ababa, coordinating end-to-end delivery with a distributed team.
IT Developer — Birth Declaration Program
Y-Note / GIZ ProPassar
Nov 2023 to Apr 2024
Cameroon
• Lead developer for an openIMIS-based birth declaration program; customized, maintained, and supported the platform instance.
Fullstack Developer
BeOne Conseil / Felsmax
Jan 2023 to Jun 2023
Cameroon
• Built REST controllers, data models, and React/React Native interfaces for a SaaS membership platform, including third-party payment gateway integrations.
Salesforce Developer
BeOne Conseil
Nov 2021 to Jun 2022
Cameroon
• Developed Lightning Web Components (LWC) and Apex classes for an enterprise task management solution.
Education
IAI — Centre d'Excellence Technologique Paul Biya
Software Engineering Degree (Ingénieur des Travaux, Génie Logiciel), Génie Logiciel
Yaoundé
2025
IAI — Centre d'Excellence Technologique Paul Biya
Professional Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science (Licence Professionnelle), Computer Science
Yaoundé
2025
IAI — Centre d'Excellence Technologique Paul Biya
Higher Technician Diploma, Computer Science (BTS Informatique), Computer Science
Yaoundé
2023
Languages
- EnglishProfessional
- FrenchNative
