Backend-First Systems Engineer

Network Engineer & Full-Stack Web Developer

I design and deploy reliable digital systems — from enterprise-grade networks to backend-driven web applications. Based in Douala, supporting teams across Cameroon and working remotely worldwide.

Currently booking Q2 2025 backend, networking, and system optimization engagements.

Portrait of Emmanuel Akengni

Emmanuel Akengni

Network Engineer & Full-Stack Web Developer

Focus

Backend APIsEnterprise NetworkingSystem Integration

Selected highlights

RitzyHair Web Rebuild

Delivered a faster, clearer product experience with a modern React/Node.js stack to support online growth.

Telephony & Routing Overhaul

Unified Elastix + MikroTik infrastructure for a regional SME, reducing dropped calls by 35% and stabilizing internal communications.

11+

Networks Deployed

7+

Digital Launches

99.3%

Service Uptime

02 Projects

A snapshot of signature builds.

Explore a curated selection of recent launches before diving into the full project archive.

RitzyHair – Website Development
RitzyHair – Website Development  logo

Web

RitzyHair – Website Development

Developed a modern web presence and campaign visuals for a wig design and sales business to improve reach.

Veritas – AI-Powered Legal Assistant
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Veritas – AI-Powered Legal Assistant

A proof-of-concept web platform that provides instant legal guidance for Cameroonian citizens through an AI model fine-tuned on national legal texts.

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Clients trust the process and the results.

Every engagement ends with documentation, training, and a system that teams can rely on the next day.

We needed a flexible IP telephony system that could grow with our team and reduce dropped calls. Emmanuel handled the Elastix setup, voicemail flows, and routing rules with real attention to detail. He tested every scenario with our Yealink phones and mobile clients before go-live and stayed responsive during the monitoring phase.

Mr. Nana Germain

IT & Operations Manager · Regional Services Firm

Elastix IP Telephony Deployment

Improved internal call handling, more reliable communications across teams, and call quality consistently above our MOS target.

Regional Services Firm logo
Our internet used to drop every single day, which was a nightmare for bilingual classes and online resources. After Emmanuel’s Starlink deployment and network configuration, the connection has been stable and fast across the campus. He explained every step clearly and left us with proper documentation, not just cables and promises.

Mme. Clarisse N.

Director · Destiny Lay Private Nursery & Primary School

Starlink Installation — Destiny Lay Private Nursery

Reliable broadband coverage for 150+ pupils and staff, enabling smooth video lessons and online activities without interruptions.

Destiny Lay Private Nursery & Primary School logo
Our old marketing materials didn’t reflect the scale or professionalism of our industrial services. Emmanuel delivered a catalog and visuals that finally look aligned with who we are. He helped us structure the information clearly for clients and built a visual identity we can confidently reuse in future campaigns.

Mr. Achile Akengni

General Manager · A.D.A Metal

A.D.A Metal – Industrial Branding & Design

A cohesive brand toolkit and product catalog that supports sales discussions and presents our equipment and services in a clear, modern way.

A.D.A Metal logo
We came with scattered ideas and outdated brochures; we left with a solid, modern brand presence. From the catalog layout to the promotional flyers, Emmanuel made sure every detail was consistent and easy for customers to understand. The new visuals are now the reference for all our communications.

Simplice N.

Managing Director · Nouning Sarl

Nouning Sarl – Industrial Branding & Design

Professional, unified marketing materials that strengthened our brand image with partners and prospective clients.

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Working with Emmanuel felt like having a developer and a designer in one person. He built a clean, responsive website for RitzyHair and then matched it with strong campaign flyers. Customers now discover us online more easily and often mention how professional the brand looks compared to before.

Nathalie A.

Founder · RitzyHair

RitzyHair – Website Development & Marketing Design

A modern web presence and marketing visuals that boosted customer engagement and gave the brand a more premium, trustworthy image.

RitzyHair logo
The goal was ambitious: give everyday citizens a simple way to understand their rights using AI. Emmanuel designed and deployed the Veritas platform from backend to interface, integrating a legal language model and location-based guidance. Throughout the project he was proactive, transparent, and focused on real-world usability, not just technology.

Group project

Backend Developer · Veritas Pilot Initiative

Veritas – AI-Powered Legal Assistant

A functional proof-of-concept that demonstrates how AI can support access to legal information in Cameroon and opens the door to future scale-up.

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03 Stack

Tooling that keeps engagements moving.

I mix enterprise networking gear, reliable backend frameworks, and clear creative tooling to deliver production-ready systems.

Networking

  • MikroTik logoMikroTik
    Intermediate
  • Cisco (Basic) logoCisco (Basic)
    Intermediate
  • Elastix / Asterisk logoElastix / Asterisk
    Advanced
  • Starlink Setup & Configuration logoStarlink Setup & Configuration
    Advanced
  • Camera Installation & Configuration logoCamera Installation & Configuration
    Advanced

Web / Backend

  • Node.js logoNode.js
    Advanced
  • Express logoExpress
    Advanced
  • Next.js logoNext.js
    Advanced
  • React logoReact
    Intermediate
  • MongoDB logoMongoDB
    Advanced
  • JavaScript / TypeScript logoJavaScript / TypeScript
    Intermediate
  • Python logoPython
    Intermediate

Design

  • Adobe Photoshop logoAdobe Photoshop
    Intermediate
  • Adobe Illustrator logoAdobe Illustrator
    Intermediate
  • Canva logoCanva
    Advanced

04 Contact

Let's scope your next deployment.

Send a short brief, preferred timelines, and the outcomes you expect. I respond within two business days with a plan or follow-up questions.

Let's connect

Responds within two business days · Direct access to the full contact playbook

Working model

  • 01 · Discovery

    Assess requirements, constraints, and budget with a structured questionnaire.

  • 02 · Build

    Deploy infrastructure or ship features in weekly milestones with transparent updates.

  • 03 · Transition

    Document everything, train teams, and monitor performance after handover.

Availability

Accepting Q2 2025 network, backend, and IoT engagements.

05 Licensing

Usage, rights, and collaboration terms.

Project Deliverables

All code, documentation, and network diagrams are transferred upon final payment. Clients receive perpetual internal usage rights plus editable sources.

Visual Assets

Branding, marketing collateral, and UI files include a non-exclusive license for promotional use. Attribution is appreciated when the work is published.

Open Source

Any reusable components may be released under MIT. Proprietary systems are kept private unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Need something specific? Request a tailored agreement in your kickoff email.