Mar 2026 — Present
Software Developer / French Localization Specialist
Upwork · Cotonou, Benin
David Lionel Akotchenoude · Software Developer
Thoughtful software
for real-world problems.
I build clear, useful digital products at the intersection of software engineering, artificial intelligence and human language.
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Selected work
01September 2025
Stock Metadata Tagger
A local AI-powered application that generates SEO-friendly titles and tags for stock photos and videos using Node.js, React and local LLM integration.
Node.jsReactLocal LLMsAI
View project ↗02March — August 2025
Automatic Traffic Violation Detection System
A real-time system built with Python, OpenCV and machine learning, trained for Indian traffic scenarios and designed for future adaptation to Benin.
PythonOpenCVMachine LearningComputer Vision
View project ↗02
Experience
Jan 2021 — Jun 2023
Front-End Developer
Benin Freelance Center · Cotonou, Benin
Oct 2019 — Oct 2020
French Localization Specialist
GetBlend Localization · Cotonou, Benin
About
Engineering foundations.
Global perspective.
I am a bilingual software developer and localization specialist from Benin, with graduate training in computer science and hands-on experience building interfaces, AI applications and computer vision systems.
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Education
2023 — 2026
M.Sc. Computer Science
University of Mysore · Mysore, India
2015 — 2019
B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University · Anantapur, India
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Toolkit
Languages
Python, JavaScript, C++, C, SQL, HTML/CSS
Frameworks
React, Node.js, Angular, Tailwind CSS
AI & Data
Machine Learning, OpenCV, Local LLMs, Jupyter
Tools
Git, GitHub, Cursor, VS Code, PyCharm, IntelliJ
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Certifications
Data Literacy
IBM SkillsBuild
AI Literacy
IBM SkillsBuild
Data-Driven Precision Medicine for Diabetes
Stanford Genetics
Fundamentals of Data Science in Precision Medicine
Stanford Genetics
AI for Developers 2
ALX Africa
AI for Developers 1
ALX Africa
Software Engineering
ALX Africa
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Leadership
Jan 2024 — Present
Vice President
Benin-India Students and Alumni Association
Planning community and cultural events while mentoring incoming students through university procedures, accommodation and adaptation.
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