Senior Software Engineer — 20+ Years of Experience

I build technology solutions that transform businesses

Founder of Markel Technology, former Solution Engineer at Zoho, author and speaker. From New York to Toronto through France, 20 years of expertise in process automation, SaaS solutions and digital transformation.

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20+ Years of experience

Zoho Solution Engineer

3 Platforms built

Zoho

Sage

G.E. Healthcare

PlanetHoster

Stratégies PME

Published Author

Expertise

Expert in automation & solution development

Over 20 years designing, automating and deploying software solutions for businesses worldwide

Process Automation

Design and implementation of automated workflows. Business process optimization with Zoho, Python and custom solutions.

Core specialty

Application Development

Full-stack architecture and development. Web, mobile and SaaS platforms built to last.

Zoho & CRM Solutions

Integration, customization and deployment of the Zoho ecosystem. Team training and support.

Digital Transformation

Strategic guidance for French-speaking SMBs in their digitalization and technological modernization.

Consulting & Training

Customized training and team support in adopting technology tools and best practices.

Fintech Solutions

Secure financial application design — microfinance, payments and accessible banking services.

Portfolio

Solutions that make a difference

Platforms and applications designed and developed with over 20 years of software engineering expertise

Artificial Intelligence

Sevarta

AI-powered platform helping authors write their books, from initial idea to final manuscript.

AI NLP Node.js React OpenAI

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Fintech

HopeFund Banking

Innovative banking application integrating microfinance solutions and accessible financial services for underserved communities.

Python Django React Native PostgreSQL Stripe API JWT

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Fintech / Microfinance

La Termitière

Microfinance application with digital tontine, enabling communities to manage their collective savings securely and transparently.

Node.js React Native PostgreSQL Stripe

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Education / SaaS

E-gestion School

Complete university and school management platform used by many campuses to manage classrooms, finances, inventory and much more.

PHP Laravel MySQL Vue.js

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Fintech / NPO

Silohe

Financial management platform designed for non-profit organizations (NPOs) in Canada.

Node.js Express PostgreSQL React

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Education / E-learning

Campus Numérique

French Moodle customization and integration that helped universities in Ivory Coast establish their online classes.

Moodle PHP MySQL Docker

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Community / Immigration

Sofifran.org

Community platform dedicated to French-speaking immigrants in the Niagara region of Ontario.

WordPress PHP MySQL API REST

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E-commerce / Diaspora

Gisabo

Intelligent platform helping the diaspora make purchases for their loved ones back home.

React Node.js MongoDB Stripe

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Community / Immigration

Hub du Canada

Platform centralizing all essential information for immigrants in Canada.

Next.js Node.js PostgreSQL

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Education / AI

School of Servant

Digital educational platform inspired by Duolingo, with an integrated AI assistant for personalized learning.

React Native Node.js AI Firebase

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Featured Training

Création Assistée d'Applications

Un programme intensif de 4 semaines pour transformer votre idée en application fonctionnelle. Accompagnement personnalisé du concept au déploiement.

Week 1 — Conception & Architecture

Définition du projet, cahier des charges, wireframes et architecture technique de votre application.

Week 2 — Développement du MVP

Mise en place de l'environnement, développement des fonctionnalités principales et premiers tests.

Week 3 — Intégration & Design

Design UI/UX, intégration des composants, connexion des APIs et bases de données.

Week 4 — Tests & Déploiement

Tests finaux, corrections, déploiement en production et livraison de votre application fonctionnelle.

What's included:

4 live sessions every Saturday (8am - 10am)
Collaborative work on YOUR project
Application delivered and deployed
Ongoing support between sessions
Access to entrepreneur community

Investment

$ 1 500

4 semaines • Chaque samedi, 8h - 10h (heure de l'Est)

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Limited seats — Personalized follow-up guaranteed

Books & Commitments

Beyond code, a human commitment

Face Cachée

Un premier roman d'une intensité bouleversante qui révèle ce qui se cache derrière les façades parfaites. Une histoire de résilience, de courage et de vérité.

ISBN: 1990627323 Published in 2024

The Face Cachée Film

Adapted into a film, premiered on March 13, 2025 in Scarborough. Available in 6 episodes on YouTube. A reflection on domestic violence experienced by immigrant women in Canada.

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Article — Stratégies PME

Optimize your client and prospect tracking: how to leverage intelligent automation

In this article published in Stratégies PME, I explore how intelligent automation of client and prospect tracking can radically transform business productivity. Drawing on my 20 years in the tech industry and my Solutions Engineering experience, I share concrete strategies and real use cases.

"Automation is not a luxury reserved for large companies. It's a survival and growth lever for any SMB that wants to stay competitive." — José Kouadio, Stratégies PME

Automation Client tracking CRM Prospects SMB

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José Kouadio

Senior Software Engineer
Founder, Markel Technology

Published in Stratégies PME

Conferences & Workshops

Speaker & Trainer

Over 20 years of experience shared through conferences, workshops and training sessions with entrepreneurs, SMBs and community organizations

Workshop

Cybersecurity: Never a Victim Again

Hands-on workshop on protecting personal and professional data. Learn to identify threats, secure your accounts and adopt the right reflexes against cyberattacks.

Conference

AI at the Service of Business

Conference on practical AI applications for SMBs. From ChatGPT to intelligent automation, discover how AI can transform your business.

Workshop

Master Your CRM to Accelerate Growth

Hands-on workshop on CRM implementation and optimization. Learn to centralize your customer data, automate follow-ups and boost your sales.

Conference

Digital Transformation: A Practical Guide for SMBs

Conference on key steps for SMB digitalization. Strategies, tools and best practices to modernize your business without breaking the bank.

Workshop

Digital Support for Community Organizations

Workshop dedicated to NPOs and community organizations. How to leverage digital tools to maximize your social impact with limited resources.

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Webinars

Upcoming online events

Join my free webinars to deepen your knowledge

Upcoming

How to create your first app without being a developer

Learn the tools and methodology to create your first app even if you are not a developer

March 14, 2026 9:00 120 min

Upcoming

Ai for French speakers Entrepreneurs

Explorez comment l'intelligence artificielle peut transformer votre business et automatiser vos processus.

April 12, 2026 10:00 60 min

Testimonials

They trusted me

Entrepreneurs and professionals who turned their vision into reality

"José a transformé notre façon de travailler. Grâce à l'automatisation qu'il a mise en place, nous avons gagné 15 heures par semaine. Son expertise Zoho est impressionnante."

Aminata Diallo Fondatrice, Diallo Consulting

"Un professionnel exceptionnel. José comprend les enjeux métier avant même de parler technologie. Notre plateforme interne a été livrée en avance et fonctionne parfaitement."

Marc-André Tremblay Directeur des opérations, Solutions Nordiques Inc.

"Le programme de création d'application m'a permis de lancer mon MVP en 4 semaines. José est un mentor patient et brillant. Je recommande à 100%."

Fatou Bamba CEO, AfriTech Labs

"José a transformé notre façon de travailler. Grâce à l'automatisation qu'il a mise en place, nous avons gagné 15 heures par semaine. Son expertise Zoho est impressionnante."

Aminata Diallo Fondatrice, Diallo Consulting

"Un professionnel exceptionnel. José comprend les enjeux métier avant même de parler technologie. Notre plateforme interne a été livrée en avance et fonctionne parfaitement."

Marc-André Tremblay Directeur des opérations, Solutions Nordiques Inc.

"Le programme de création d'application m'a permis de lancer mon MVP en 4 semaines. José est un mentor patient et brillant. Je recommande à 100%."

Fatou Bamba CEO, AfriTech Labs

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