Michaël Gbekan

Backend Engineer  ·  Full Stack Engineer  ·  Systems Architect
+229 01-575-708-89
gbekansohn@gmail.com
Cotonou, Benin  ·  Open to Remote
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Backend & Full Stack Engineer with 2+ years delivering production systems across fintech, insurance, ERP, and media verticals. Specialized in Laravel/Node.js API architecture, complex permission systems, and third-party integrations (payment, KYC/AML, WhatsApp API). Proven track record leading teams of 3–10 developers from audit to go-live in both startup and enterprise environments.
Professional Experience
Full Stack Engineer Jul – Sep 2025
Wayi · MTN Innovation Lab, Cotonou
Laravel · Nuxt.js / Vue.js · PostgreSQL · OCR
  • Architected an insurance brokerage platform (Azur Courtage) with a 6-level role/permission hierarchy managing data access and workflow approval chains.
  • Built an automation engine handling multi-level quote validation, PDF report generation, transactional email dispatch, and OCR-powered form pre-fill.
  • Mentored and managed EPITECH Benin junior engineers assigned to the lab, enforcing delivery deadlines and code quality standards.
Backend Consultant — Core API & Services Oct – Nov 2025
Monniz SAS (Fintech)
Laravel · REST API · KYC/AML · Clean Architecture · Flutter integration
  • Designed and documented core fintech backend APIs ensuring security, scalability, and compliance with KYC/AML regulatory requirements.
  • Managed integrations with payment processors, SMS gateways, and authentication providers.
  • Delivered modular, fully tested code following Clean Architecture and RESTful API best practices; collaborated directly with mobile (Flutter) team on data contracts.
Founder, CEO & CTO Jul 2023 – Oct 2025
CMarket — Web Infrastructure & System Development
Laravel · Node.js · Blockchain · PostgreSQL · Docker
  • Led a team of 5–8 developers through full product lifecycle (R&D → MVP → delivery) across multiple client verticals.
  • Directed MVP development of Kola, a blockchain-based neo-bank targeting secure and anonymous financial transactions across West Africa.
  • Designed an internal ERP for team management, financial reporting, and operational tracking.
Lead Full Stack Engineer — Platform Refactoring Q4 2025
GKF Le Meilleur (Quotidien Le Meilleur)
Laravel · Vue.js · Meta WhatsApp API · Rights Management
  • Refactored core website architecture for performance and scalability; added broadcasting capabilities.
  • Architected WhatsApp API integration (Meta) enabling PDF newspaper distribution to thousands of subscribers.
  • Built consent-based subscriber database with admin controls and role-based content access system.
Consultant & CTO — Digital Transformation Aug 2024 – Feb 2025
Africa Building Group (BTP Sector)
  • Defined and executed full digital transformation roadmap for a major construction industry player.
  • Audited existing systems, recommended technology adoption strategy, and optimized operations for business continuity.
Freelance — Senior Software Engineer 2024 – Present
Independent Consulting
Laravel · PHP · PostgreSQL · PDF generation
  • Built a full accounting & stock management ERP with multi-level expense approval workflows and automated PDF financial audit reports.
Web Developer Intern — ERP Integration Jul – Sep 2023
ISOCEL Bénin
SAP · HR Module · Client Management
  • Integrated SAP HR and Client Management modules, improving internal resource tracking and data centralization.