— Robert C. Martin
I'm a Software Engineering graduate from Cameroon, building reliable backend systems and real-world applications while actively transitioning toward Data Science & Artificial Intelligence.
What I've shipped:
- 🚗 Smart Ride Booking app reaching 100+ testers in pilot phase
- 🏫 CampusConnect: 5-person team project with structured Git workflow (15+ merged PRs)
- 6 open-source projects with 50+ total GitHub stars
- Production-grade systems designed for scalability and maintainability
My engineering approach prioritizes maintainability, modularity, and practical problem-solving. Good software is built incrementally — with discipline, not shortcuts.
| 🎓 Degree | BSc in Software Engineering — Catholic University Institute of Buea |
| 🔭 Current Work | Smart Ride Booking App (React Native + Firebase) |
| 🌱 Learning | React Native · Advanced GSAP Animations · Cloud Firebase · Python Fundamentals |
| 🎯 Target | Eng. Degree (Computer & Telecommunication) · MSc in Data Science / AI |
| 💬 Ask me about | React · Java OOP · GSAP animations · App architecture · Team Git workflows |
| m.mekeme@yahoo.com | |
| ⚡ Fun fact | My job description keeps expanding because I forgot how to say no 😄 |
Active projects in development — built with production intent.
A full-featured ride booking mobile application targeting the Cameroonian market.
- Stack: React Native · Firebase (Auth + Firestore + Cloud Functions)
- Status:
🚀 Live in Pilot— core booking flow + real-time driver tracking live - Impact: 100+ testers, real-time driver matching operational
- Scope: Real-time driver matching, ride history, user profiles, fare estimation
- Repo: Smart-RideBooking
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Public Repos | 6+ active projects |
| Total Stars | 50+ ⭐ |
| Languages | 5 (Java, JS/TS, SQL, HTML/CSS) |
| Open Source | 2 maintained projects |
| Team Projects | 2 (CampusConnect, Smart-RideBooking) |
| Largest Codebase | 2000+ LOC (CampusConnect) |
Java-based university management system — collaborative team project, ENSPD
A modular academic platform designed to streamline coordination across students, courses, and scheduling. Built and version-controlled by a 5-person team using structured Git branching.
What I built:
- Courses & Scheduling module (Led design & implementation)
- Git workflow architect (branch protection, PR reviews, conflict resolution)
- Team deployment pipeline (15+ merged PRs, zero main branch conflicts)
Why it matters:
- Real production Git discipline in a student project
- Taught 4 teammates structured development practices
- Extensible architecture: 4 independent modules, easy to scale
Java 100% · OOP · JavaFX · Git Workflow · ⭐ 3 · Team Lead on Git Strategy
Conversational AI interface embedded as a web view component
HTML · JavaScript · ⭐ 11
Business-facing web interface with booking and service presentation
HTML · CSS · JavaScript · ⭐ 11
Interactive quiz engine with structured question management and scoring
Java · ⭐ 11
Personal developer portfolio — GSAP-animated, responsive design
HTML · CSS · JavaScript · ⭐ 11
Languages
Frameworks & Libraries
Tools & Platforms
Backend Architecture ████████████░░░░ Design Patterns · OOP · Modularity
Full-Stack Development ██████████░░░░░░ Java + JS/TS · REST APIs
Mobile Development ████████░░░░░░░░ React Native · Firebase
Data Science Foundations ██████░░░░░░░░░░ Statistics · Python · Kaggle
Cloud & Deployment █████░░░░░░░░░░░ Firebase · CI/CD basics
AI & Machine Learning ████░░░░░░░░░░░░ Active — ramping up
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CampusConnect: Git workflow architect for 5-person team
- Designed branch strategy, taught PR review process
- Resolved merge conflicts, mentored 4 junior developers
- Zero critical bugs in production branch
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Smart-RideBooking: Led technical architecture & team onboarding
- Firebase integration strategy
- React Native best practices documentation
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Open to:
- Contributing to open-source Java/JavaScript projects
- Pair programming & technical reviews
- Mentoring junior developers on Git workflows & code architecture
Planning to publish deep-dives on:
- Production Git Workflows: How I scaled team collaboration from 2 to 5 developers
- Career Pivot to AI: My engineering-to-data-science roadmap (3-year plan)
- Building in Emerging Markets: Ride booking app design constraints & solutions
📍 Publishing on LinkedIn and Kaggle — Q2 2026
| Certification | Provider | Status |
|---|---|---|
| AI Developer Professional Certificate | IBM | 🔄 In Progress |
| Full Stack Software Developer Professional Certificate | IBM | 🔄 In Progress |
| DevOps and Software Engineering Professional Certificate | IBM | 🔄 In Progress |
| Relational Database Administrator Professional Certificate | IBM | 🔄 In Progress |
| Project Management Professional Certificate | 🔄 In Progress | |
| Digital Marketing & E-commerce Professional Certificate | 🔄 In Progress |
Clean code over clever code. Structured problem-solving over quick fixes. Continuous improvement through deliberate practice.
I don't chase frameworks — I build strong fundamentals and grow deliberately. Each project is a step toward production-grade engineering, not portfolio decoration. My goal: design, build, and ship complete systems — from architecture to deployment.
The best code is:
- Readable: Future-you will thank past-you
- Testable: Confidence in changes
- Maintainable: Others can extend without fear
- Documented: Clear intent, not just implementation
- Internships/Junior Roles: Backend engineering (Java/Node), full-stack (React + Firebase)
- Collaboration: Open-source contributions, technical writing partnerships
- Mentorship: Learning advanced system design, transitioning to Data Science
- Opportunities: Tech roles in 🇫🇷 🇨🇦 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 (remote-friendly)
📧 Reach out: m.mekeme@yahoo.com — Always open to interesting conversations
Engineering reliable systems from Cameroon 🇨🇲 — building toward a global career.