UYOUKO NATHANIEL EKPO
Entrepreneurial Founder | Full-Stack Developer | Digital Marketing Expert
Professional Summary
I specialize in bootstrapping and scaling high-impact digital ventures, turning market failures into profitable
and socially significant solutions. My core mission is to leverage AI and Web Technology to solve acute social
and civic problems in fast-growing markets. My skill set bridges product vision, resilient technical execution
(Full-Stack), and strategic acquisition (AI for Digital Marketing, Advanced SEO). [cite_start]I am actively
focused on expanding solutions in CivicTech, FinTech, and EcoTech[cite: 6, 7, 8].
Professional Experience
Founder 2025 – Present
Digital Citizen Hub Remote (Cotonou / International)
[cite_start]- Leading the product vision, architecture, and cross-functional execution of a CivicTech
super-app designed to empower citizens[cite: 10, 11, 12].
[cite_start]- Developing an AI 'Right-To-Know' agent and digital identity tools to facilitate citizen
empowerment and access to legal information[cite: 11].
Information Technology Consultant 2024 – Present
theSPACE Consulting Ltd Leicester, UK (Remote)
[cite_start]- Providing consultancy on digital marketing strategies and SEO best practices to global
clients[cite: 13, 14].
[cite_start]- Supporting project teams with technical SEO audits and content optimization strategies[cite:
15].
Web Developer & Technical Lead Jul 2023 – Present
theSPACE NGO Cotonou (Hybrid)
[cite_start]- Spearheaded the full-cycle development of the official NGO website, managing server-side
configurations and database integrity[cite: 16, 17, 19].
[cite_start]- Designed and deployed the "Reveal Her Potential" initiative platform, building a
user-friendly interface for beneficiary onboarding[cite: 18, 37].
[cite_start]- Acted as primary technical point of contact, maintaining 99.9% uptime, troubleshooting bugs,
and optimizing page load speeds[cite: 18, 19].
Founder Jan 2023 – Present
DigiBusTech Cotonou
[cite_start]- Directing marketing strategies for SEO software and digital marketing services targeted at
SMEs[cite: 20, 21].
[cite_start]- Utilizing analytics and AI tools to optimize marketing campaigns and enhance client
engagement[cite: 22].
General Manager, Marketing Jan 2019 – Present
Rgistplusedu Cotonou
[cite_start]- Led digital marketing initiatives promoting educational consulting services, managing
campaigns for student recruitment[cite: 23, 24, 26].
[cite_start]- Increased website traffic by 35% and organic search traffic by 50% through expert SEO and
content marketing[cite: 25].
Director of Information Technology Aug 2022 – 2024
International University of Management and Administration – Littoral
[cite_start]- Developed IT and digital marketing strategies to improve online engagement and operational
efficiency[cite: 27, 28].
Web Developer Apr 2021 – Jul 2022
ISMT University – Littoral
[cite_start]- Designed and managed responsive websites, incorporating SEO and digital marketing
strategies[cite: 29, 30].
Education
Haute École de Gestion et des Technologies
[cite_start]
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering [cite: 40]
Johan Cruyff Institute
[cite_start]
Diploma in Sports Management Fundamentals and Marketing Mix [cite: 40]
Technical & Professional Skills
Web Development:
[cite_start]PHP, Laravel, WAMP, API Integration, Server Configuration, UI/UX Optimization, Responsive Design[cite: 41].
Digital Marketing:
[cite_start]SEO (Audits & Strategy), AI-Driven Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Campaign Management, Analytics[cite: 41].
Leadership & Strategy:
[cite_start]Start-up Leadership, Strategic Planning, R&D, Educational Consulting, Product Strategy[cite: 41].
Languages:
[cite_start]English (Fluent), French (Intermediate)[cite: 46].
Key Projects
[cite_start]- Sort4Waste (WareEx): Architected a P2P waste recycling marketplace with Escrow,
secure chat, and admin dispute moderation[cite: 36].
[cite_start]- Digital Citizen Hub: Developing a CivicTech Super-App with an AI
'Right-To-Know' agent[cite: 38].
Recommendation
"Working with Nathaniel has been a seamless experience... What I appreciate most about Nathaniel is his ability to listen to what we need and translate that into a functional, professional website. He is always there to troubleshoot issues the moment they arise... Trustworthy and deeply cares for the success of his clients."
— Krisztina Kapuvári, MSc, Business Incubator | [cite_start]3X Founder[cite: 43, 44, 45].