Software Engineer · UX/UI Designer · Digital Policy Advocate

Yao Amevi A. Sossou

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Multidisciplinary digital professional bridging Software Engineering, Human-Centered Design, and Internet Governance. I build scalable, production-ready web and mobile applications with a strong focus on responsive UX and AI integrations.

Yao Amevi A. Sossou

About

Bridging Technology, Design, and Policy

I am a Software Engineer and Mobile Developer with a proven track record of designing, building, and deploying complex, production-ready applications. My work spans mobile apps serving live users, advanced AI web platforms, and scalable backends.

With a unique multidisciplinary background combining computer science, interaction design, and linguistics, I specialize in creating intuitive, user-centered digital products using Flutter, Javascript, and Django. Beyond coding, I am deeply involved in ICANN and the Internet governance ecosystem, advocating for digital inclusion and youth empowerment.

Core Competencies

  • Software Engineering: Scalable mobile and web applications
  • UX/UI Design: Human-centered design & prototyping
  • Digital Policy: Internet Governance & Youth Advocacy
  • AI Integrations: LLMs into production-ready platforms
  • Cloud architectures: Containerized deployments

Policy & Governance

Internet Governance & Advocacy

Active leadership and participation in shaping the future of digital inclusion and internet policy across Africa and globally.

NPOC (ICANN) open_in_new

Policy Chair (Oct 2025 – Present)

  • Managing policy development and coordinating statements within ICANN and NCSG.
  • Promoting DNS security and stability solutions (DNSSEC, DoH, DoT, DAAR).

Youth IGF Benin open_in_new

Founder & Coordinator (2023–2025)

  • Empowering youth to participate in national and regional digital policy-making.
  • Bridging the digital divide with inclusive policy development.

West Africa Internet Governance Forum (WAIGF) open_in_new

Lead Technical & Developer

  • Maintaining digital content to support public communication and event visibility.
  • Fostering sustainable digital ecosystems through information management.
  • Supporting onsite technical needs for the WAIGF editions and initiatives.

International Forums (ICANN & ITU) open_in_new

Participant & Contributor

  • Participating in global consultations on internet standards and telecommunications.
  • Advocating for human-centered innovation in the Global South.

Internet Society (ISOC) Benin open_in_new

IT Project Manager (Volunteer)

  • Co-led web implementation and supported software architecture for digital projects.
  • Coordinated technical work with community organizational needs.

Experience

Professional Experience

A selective overview of roles across research, software development, operations, teaching, community leadership, and Internet governance.

Lead Software Engineer & Mobile Developer @ BintaCura

Benin

Present
  • Engineered a comprehensive digital health platform connecting patients, doctors, pharmacies, and insurers.
  • Built a cross-platform mobile and web application using Flutter and Django, featuring secure PWA installation.
  • Handled end-to-end deployment, secure routing, and robust state management.

Lead Software Engineer & Mobile Developer @ Jour2Rencontres

Remote

Present
  • Developed and launched a professional dating application across Web, iOS, and Android platforms using Flutter and Firebase.
  • Implemented real-time matchmaking, secure Google OAuth authentication, and interactive messaging systems.
  • Managed app store deployment, ensuring strict compliance with security and privacy standards.

Full-Stack Developer @ AugmentorAI

Open Source

Present
  • Built an open-source "Interview Practice Copilot" using Javascript.
  • Integrated real-time WebSocket audio streaming, Speech-to-Text, and multiple LLM providers.
  • Containerized the entire application ecosystem using Docker and Docker Compose.

Project Manager & Research Associate @ FH JOANNEUM University

Austria

Sep 2022 – Jun 2025
  • Provided technical leadership and operational support for large-scale EU-funded digital research projects.
  • Maintained web platform, ensuring high availability and seamless content delivery.

Press & Articles

Features and mentions

A selection of articles and press coverage highlighting my work in Internet Governance, research, and digital transformation.

Internet Governance

ICANN NPOC Team open_in_new

Policy Chair & Digital Advocate

Featured profile on the Not-for-Profit Operational Concerns Constituency (NPOC) representing civil society within ICANN. Highlights my role as Policy Chair.

Youth Empowerment

Youth IGF Benin open_in_new

Founder & Coordinator

Coverage of the Youth Internet Governance Forum in Benin, a platform empowering the next generation of digital policymakers and fostering multi-stakeholder dialogue.

Research & Academic

ResearchGate open_in_new

Project Manager & Researcher

Academic profile detailing my background in computer science and interaction design, including contributions to EU-funded projects at FH JOANNEUM University.

Skills

Technical, research, and professional competencies

Software Development

  • Flutter, Javascript, Angular, Python (Django)
  • Node.js, WebSockets, REST APIs
  • Full-Stack Web and Mobile App Development

Cloud & DevOps

  • Docker, Docker Compose, Firebase
  • Git, GitHub Actions, CI/CD pipelines
  • Linux Server Administration, Nginx

Databases & AI Integration

  • PostgreSQL, MySQL, NoSQL (Firestore)
  • LLM APIs (OpenAI, Gemini, DeepSeek)
  • Local AI (Ollama) and Speech-to-Text pipelines

UX, Design & Architecture

  • Interaction design and human-centered thinking
  • Figma, Component-driven UI development
  • System architecture and scalable design

Certifications

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) Ethics Summer School
  • CertNexus Extract, Transform, and Load Data
  • Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design - Google
  • Google Foundations of Project Management
  • Google IT Support Professional Certificate
  • ICSI | CNSS Certified Network Security Specialist
  • Project Management Foundations
  • Scrum Master Certification
  • Digital Product School - Product Discovery Sprint
  • International Startup League - Startup Festival 2023

Languages

  • French — Native
  • English — Fluent
  • German — Intermediate
  • Portuguese — Elementary

Highlights

Conference & field highlights

A visual selection of events, conferences, community activities, and professional moments.

Conference highlight

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Let's connect

Open to opportunities in Austria and across Europe — Full-Stack Software Engineering, Mobile App Development, UI/UX Design, and AI integrations.