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I'm Tedom Noutchogouin Donald, Computer Engineer
My Name is TEDOM NOUTCHOGOUIN DONALD My journey in computer engineering began in 2019 when I enrolled at the National Higher Polytechnic Institute of Bambili, part of the University of …
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MY STORY
The journey so far
My Name is TEDOM NOUTCHOGOUIN DONALD
My journey in computer engineering began in 2019 when I enrolled at the National Higher Polytechnic Institute of Bambili, part of the University of Bamenda in Cameroon. From the beginning, I was fascinated by how technology could transform ideas into real-world solutions and solve complex problems across industries.
During my academic journey, I developed a strong interest in software engineering, data science, and intelligent systems. In 2023, I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, where my academic work focused on building a recommendation system, exploring how algorithms can analyze user behavior and generate intelligent suggestions.
Driven by curiosity and a passion for innovation, I continued my studies and completed my Master’s degree in Computer Engineering in 2024, officially becoming a Computer Engineer from Cameroon.
For my master’s research, I worked on a project titled “Cameroon Solar Radiation Prediction using Machine Learning and Deep Learning Algorithms.” The objective of this research was to develop predictive models capable of estimating solar radiation levels using advanced artificial intelligence techniques. Such models are crucial for improving solar energy planning, renewable energy management, and climate data analysis, particularly in regions where reliable environmental data can help accelerate the transition to sustainable energy. The research project was designed with the goal of producing a scientific publication intended for submission to an Elsevier journal, contributing to the global research community in the fields of machine learning and renewable energy forecasting.
But my journey in technology did not stop in the classroom.
In 2021, while still a student, I decided to put into practice an idea inspired by a philosopher who once said:
“When you don’t know something, teach it.” I realized that teaching could be one of the most powerful ways to learn and deepen understanding. With that mindset, I created a YouTube channel called Donald Programmeur. What started as a simple initiative to share programming knowledge quickly grew into a strong learning community. Today, the channel brings together more than 13,000 programmers, where developers learn, exchange ideas, and grow together.
This experience opened the door to many professional opportunities. Through my work and visibility in the developer community, I began collaborating with companies as a technology consultant, contributing to projects across Africa, Europe, and America.
In 2022, motivated by a desire to build innovative technology solutions for the African ecosystem, I founded HooYia Co. LTD, an IT company focused on developing revolutionary digital products and services in Africa. The company aims to empower organizations, developers, and entrepreneurs through technology-driven innovation.
Today, my journey continues internationally. I currently work as a DevOps Engineer at Desjardins in Quebec, Canada, the largest cooperative financial group in North America. In this role, I contribute to designing and maintaining reliable, scalable, and secure infrastructure that supports critical financial and assurance services.
Alongside my professional career, I continue to push the boundaries of learning. I am currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence at Université Laval, expanding my expertise in intelligent systems, machine learning, and advanced computational technologies.
Looking back, my path has been shaped by curiosity, resilience, and a deep belief in sharing knowledge. From a student in Cameroon to an engineer working on international technology projects, my journey has always been driven by one simple idea:
Technology becomes powerful when it is shared, taught, and used to empower others.
And for me, this is only the beginning of a much bigger journey.
BACKGROUND
Education & experience
Experience
Jan 2026 — Present
Ingénieur DevOps
Desjardins · Quebec, Canada · Hybrid
DevOps & Infrastructure Engineer specializing in Cloud, Kubernetes, and IaC. Automate infrastructure, manage CI/CD pipelines, and ensure platform reliability, security, and performance. Handle N1–N3 incidents across P1–P5 priorities. Tech: Linux, Azure, Kubernetes, IaC, CI/CD, Terraform.
Sep 2025 — Present
President
HooYia · Cameroon · Remote
Founded HooYia while a university student and helped grow it into a technology company with 15 employees. Lead operations, product delivery, strategic partnerships, and innovation initiatives across AI, SaaS, and EdTech, while driving team performance and business growth.
Feb 2025 — Oct 2025
DevOps Engineer
OuiTogether · Montreal, Quebec, Canada · Remote
Implemented and automated CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and Maven with SonarQube and OIDC integration. Deployed AWS infrastructure with Terraform and Kubernetes, managed GitOps workflows with ArgoCD, containerized applications with Docker, and enhanced observability and DevSecOps practices.
May 2024 — Apr 2025
Software Engineer Consultant
Moov Africa Malitel · Mali · Remote
Designed and implemented scalable data analytics software for telecommunications. Built ETL pipelines and optimized database queries for large datasets. Tech: Python, Pandas, PostgreSQL, Django.
Sep 2023 — Sep 2024
Senior Software & DevOps Architect
JINOO Holdings Inc · Quebec, Canada · Remote
Built and scaled a multi-tenant B2B SaaS platform with schema-per-tenant architecture, secure RBAC, and tenant-aware services. Developed scalable Django/DRF APIs, optimized performance with Redis and Celery, and automated AWS deployments using Docker, Terraform, and GitHub Actions.
Jan 2023 — Present
Udemy Instructor
Udemy · United States · Remote
Software Engineer Instructor helping students master programming, software engineering, and AI through clear, practical, project-based courses.
Sep 2022 — Feb 2023
Software Developer
GSYSINFO INC · Montreal, Quebec, Canada · Remote
Developed RESTful APIs for a job-matching platform, contributed to system architecture.
May 2022 — Dec 2022
DevOps & Backend Engineer
YaYatooh Inc · Montreal, Quebec, Canada · Remote
Built CI/CD environments with GitHub Actions and deployment automation, deployed infrastructure with Terraform and CloudFormation, managed cloud integrations and containerization with Docker, and led technical mentoring and DevOps standardization.
Mar 2022 — Aug 2022
Back End Developer (Internship)
Workbud · New York, United States
Worked on modeling and designing APIs, testing with pytest, CI pipelines with GitHub Actions, and performance monitoring.
Jun 2021 — Sep 2021
Web Developer (Internship)
INFOMAGIQUE
Developed internal applications in Python/Django; collaborated within a team on technical tasks following established procedures.
Apr 2021 — Present
Tech Educator — Donald Programmeur & HooYia
YouTube · United States · Remote
Produced 400+ video tutorials on Python, Django, AI, and DevOps. Trained thousands of students worldwide in practical software engineering, and authored two educational books to support programming education in French-speaking countries.
Feb 2021 — Sep 2025
Chief Executive Officer
HooYia · Cameroon
As Founder & CEO of HooYia, led the company's vision, strategy, and growth across AI, SaaS, EdTech, and digital transformation initiatives — growing it from a student-led startup into a multidisciplinary technology company building high-performing teams and impactful products for clients across Africa and Canada.
Jun 2019 — Sep 2019
Django Developer (Internship)
Ets youms
Education
2026 — 2028
Master in Artificial Intelligence
Université Laval · Quebec, Canada
Focused on artificial intelligence and machine learning, data analysis and modeling, intelligent systems and applied AI, and the mathematical/algorithmic foundations of AI — bridging software engineering, DevOps, and AI toward real-world, production-ready systems.
2023 — 2024
Master of Engineering (MEng), Computer Science
University Of Bamenda · Cameroon
2019 — 2023
Bachelor's Degree, Computer Engineering
University Of Bamenda · Cameroon
Grade: 3.5
CERTIFICATIONS
Certifications
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) · Aug 2026 – Aug 2028
ID: LF-cn7e6wczy6
AWS Certified Solutions Architect
Amazon Web Services (AWS) · Nov 2025 – Nov 2028
ID: AWS05479383
Recommender Systems with Machine Learning and AI
Udemy · Aug 2025
AWS DevOps & CI/CD with AWS CodePipeline for Engineers
Udemy · Jan 2025
ID: UC-027567c5-d2f4-4a92-a2ef-b415fc593d2b
Certified Data Analyst
Udemy · Feb 2023
ID: UC-19f9cd95-b4e5-4654-9019-8a0cdd205d3f
Verified International Academic Qualifications
World Education Services · Feb 2024
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