Full Stack Developer & DevOps Engineer based in Cameroon — building scalable web applications, automating infrastructure, and shipping products that make an impact.
I am a Software Engineer & DevOps Engineer passionate about building, deploying and scaling web applications. With hands-on experience in React, Next.js, Django, Docker, and cloud infrastructure, I bridge the gap between development and operations — turning ideas into reliable, production-ready products.
Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, TailwindCSS, React.js, Next.js, Django, Django REST Framework, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Git, Docker, Nginx, AWS (EC2, S3), Linux, Bash, CI/CD, Redis, Celery
B.Tech in Computer Science (currently pursuing)
Built more than 5 full-stack projects with focus on backend and DevOps practices
Here's a look at my professional journey — from full-time roles to freelance work across the globe.
Raisup
Developing and maintaining scalable web applications, contributing to backend architecture and API design using modern development practices.
September 2025 - Present
Remote · USA
Hooyis
Building robust backend systems and REST APIs, managing databases and server infrastructure with Django and PostgreSQL.
April 2025 - Present
Freelance/Hybrid · Cameroon
Unemployed
Designed and developed responsive, user-friendly web interfaces using React.js, Next.js and TailwindCSS, focusing on performance and UX.
April 2024 - January 2026
Remote · USA
Self-Employed
Building custom full-stack web solutions for clients globally — from MVPs to production-ready platforms using React, Django, and DevOps workflows.
Ongoing
Remote · Worldwide
From building full-stack web apps to deploying and securing them on the cloud — I cover the full engineering lifecycle.
End-to-end web development with React, Next.js, Django and REST APIs — from concept to production-ready applications.
CI/CD pipelines, Docker containerization, Nginx configuration, Linux server management, cloud deployment on AWS (EC2, S3).
Securing and maintaining applications online — SSL, server hardening, monitoring, performance tuning and uptime guarantees.
Building robust, scalable backends with Django REST Framework, PostgreSQL, Redis, Celery and clean API design.
Writing automated tests, API testing, integration testing and quality assurance to ensure your product works reliably.
I am a passionate and skilled Full Stack Developer specializing in building dynamic, scalable, and user-friendly web applications.
Thoughts on software engineering, DevOps, and building products.
Step-by-step walkthrough of containerizing a full-stack application with Docker and Docker Compose, from development to production.
Learn how to build clean, secure, and scalable REST APIs using DRF, JWT authentication, and proper serializer design patterns.
Automate your testing and deployment workflows using GitHub Actions — from lint checks to production deploys on every push.
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I take pride in delivering high-quality work that helps my clients succeed. Here is what some of them have to say about our collaborations.
CEO at Techflow
Fotso is an exceptional engineer. He took our complex legacy system and transformed it into a modern, scalable platform. His DevOps expertise saved us months of infrastructure headaches.
Project Manager at Hooyis
Working with Fotso was a breeze. He's not just a developer; he's a problem solver. The REST API he built for our mobile app is robust, well-documented, and incredibly fast.
Founder of AgriSmart
The level of professionalism and technical depth Fotso brings is rare. He helped us automate our entire deployment pipeline, allowing us to ship features 3x faster than before.
CTO at CloudScale
Fotso’s deep understanding of containerization and orchestration transformed our deployment strategy. We now have a resilient, self-healing infrastructure that handles traffic spikes with ease.
Lead Designer at CreativePulse
It’s rare to find an engineer with such a strong eye for detail in both code and UI. Fotso translated our complex design visions into a high-performance Next.js application perfectly.
Operations Director at LogisticX
Automating our backend processes with Python and Redis reduced our processing time by 60%. Fotso delivered a solution that was not only stable but also very easy for our team to maintain.
I’m eager to hear from you! Whether you have a question, a project idea, or just want to say hello, feel free to reach out.
Github
fotsoeddysteve@gmail.com