About
I build tools for the world I know.
My name is Toibou KARIMOU. I live in Natitingou, in the Atacora region of Benin. I design and build digital tools for NGOs and businesses in Benin.
IT Manager at SOFICAU GROUP · Available for freelance projects
Background
- 2026 – present
IT Manager, SOFICAU GROUP (Natitingou)
Hired after my internship, I lead the digital tools of a consulting firm that supports NGOs and businesses in managing international funding. I designed and shipped a financial reporting tracker with automated reminders, then built a self-assessment tool that prepares partners for their audits. I also handle technical support, video production and communication materials.
- 2026 – present
Digital tool maker, freelance
Alongside my role, I design and publish my own products: Mon Cahier, a digital school planner for Beninese students; Cauri, an app that replaces the paper ledger of mobile money kiosks; plus websites for an NGO and a restaurant.
- Dec 2025 – Feb 2026
Development intern, SOFICAU GROUP
Built digital tools to automate the company’s repetitive tasks.
- 2022 – 2025
Design technician, G&J INFO PRESSE (Kandi)
For over three years, I designed and produced visual communication materials for a wide range of clients: posters, flyers, business cards, visual identities.
- 2022
Programming internship
Learned web programming languages.
- 2019 – 2022
Bachelor’s degree in Business Computing, University Institute of Technology (Parakou)
Training in web and mobile programming.
Today
I build web apps, SaaS and PWAs. Tools that run on a small phone, with little network.
I work with NGOs, small businesses and consulting firms, in Benin and remotely. I handle everything: understanding the need, designing the tool, building it, launching it and maintaining it.
How I work
I go and see
Before writing a line of code, I spend time with the people who will do the work.
I ship small, then often
A useful first version, fast. Then we improve it with real use.
I think offline
The network drops. Data is expensive. The tool must keep working.
I stay reachable
One person to talk to, from the first call to maintenance.
I do not design for a client I imagine. I live in the world I build for: power cuts, small data bundles, cash notebooks. That is what sets me apart.