cv
This page contains my professional curriculum vitae, showcasing my skills, experiences, and achievements. You can also download a PDF version for offline viewing.
Basics
| Name | Menra Wedwang Romial |
| Label | Cloud & Green IT Expert |
| itsme@menraromial.com | |
| Url | https://menraromial.com |
| Summary | PhD candidate specializing in Cloud Computing and Green IT, with a strong focus on energy-efficient application deployment and infrastructure optimization. Combining advanced research in sustainable computing with extensive full-stack development experience, I bridge the gap between theoretical innovation and practical implementation. My expertise spans from low-level power management (Intel RAPL) to high-level orchestration systems (Kubernetes), with a proven track record in designing scalable, energy-aware solutions for modern cloud infrastructures. |
Work
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2024.11 - Present PhD Candidate
Inria
Research on energy-efficient cloud computing and sustainable IT infrastructure
- Research on energy-efficient cloud computing and sustainable IT infrastructure
- Development of novel approaches for green application deployment
- Focus on energy optimization in distributed systems
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2024.04 - 2024.08 Research Intern
IMT Atlantique
Internship focused on server power limitation, Kubernetes energy-aware scheduling, and cluster deployment using Grid'5000.
- Implemented server power limitation using Intel RAPL technology
- Conducted large-scale experimentation on Grid'5000 distributed infrastructure
- Developed energy-aware Kubernetes scheduler with custom resource constraints
- Deployed and managed k3s clusters with containerized applications using Docker
- Published technical findings on energy-efficient container orchestration
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2022.05 - 2024.03 Software Developer & Team Lead
Forall Founders
Full-stack development role involving web, desktop applications, team management, and project management for e-learning and school management solutions.
- Led a team of 10 developers in designing e-Learning platforms and school management systems
- Architected and developed full-stack applications using Django, Node.js, React.js, Next.js, and Vue.js
- Built desktop applications with PyQt/PySide for cross-platform deployment
- Served as Project Manager for mobile e-Learning application with 15,000+ active users
- Optimized cloud infrastructure resulting in 75% reduction in page load times
Education
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2021.09 - 2024.07 Yaoundé, Cameroon
Master of Engineering
ENSPY, Cameroon
Computer Science
- Specialization in Distributed Systems and Software Engineering
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2019.09 - 2021.07 Yaoundé, Cameroon
Preparatory Class
ENSPY, Cameroon
Mathematics and Physics
- Advanced coursework in computational mathematics and theoretical physics
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Cameroon
Certificates
| Introduction to Agile Development and Scrum | ||
| IBM – Coursera | 2023-03-31 |
| Machine Learning with Python | ||
| IBM – Coursera | 2023-02-28 |
| Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere | ||
| Google – Coursera | 2023-02-28 |
| Databases and SQL for Data Science with Python | ||
| IBM – Coursera | 2023-02-28 |
| Data Visualization with Python | ||
| IBM – Coursera | 2023-02-28 |
| Applied Data Science Capstone | ||
| IBM – Coursera | 2023-02-28 |
| Technical Support Fundamentals | ||
| Google – Coursera | 2023-02-28 |
| Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming (in Java) | ||
| EPFL – Coursera | 2021-12-31 |
| Introduction to Programming (in Java) | ||
| EPFL – Coursera | 2021-11-30 |
Skills
| Programming Languages | |
| Go | |
| Python | |
| Java | |
| JavaScript/TypeScript | |
| C | |
| Bash/Shell |
| Web Frameworks & Libraries | |
| Django | |
| Node.js/Express | |
| React.js | |
| Next.js | |
| Vue.js | |
| Spring Boot | |
| FastAPI |
| Cloud & DevOps | |
| Docker & Docker Compose | |
| Kubernetes (k3s, k8s) | |
| CI/CD (GitLab CI, GitHub Actions) | |
| Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) | |
| Git & Version Control | |
| Monitoring (Grafana, Prometheus) | |
| Google Cloud Platform | |
| Linux System Administration | |
| Nginx & Apache | |
| Jenkins |
| Databases & Data Tools | |
| PostgreSQL | |
| MySQL | |
| MongoDB | |
| Redis | |
| SQL | |
| Data Analysis (Pandas, NumPy) |
| Research & HPC | |
| Grid'5000 | |
| Intel RAPL | |
| Energy Profiling | |
| Performance Benchmarking | |
| Experimentation Platforms |
Languages
| French | |
| Native speaker |
| English | |
| Professional working proficiency |
Interests
| Technology | |
| Open-source contributions | |
| Tech blogging | |
| Sustainable computing research |
| Personal | |
| Reading (Science & Technology, Personal Development, Leadership, Religion) | |
| Documentaries (Wildlife, Politics, History) | |
| Cooking | |
| Cinema | |
| Nature |
Projects
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For All School Management System
Developed an IoT-based attendance management system integrated into school management software.
- Developed IoT-based attendance system integrating PyQt, Raspberry Pi, and Arduino
- Achieved 20% reduction in administrative overhead and 15% improvement in teacher punctuality
- Implemented real-time data synchronization across distributed school networks
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Target Education For All African (TEFAA)
Architected and developed backend infrastructure for large-scale e-learning platform with advanced optimization.
- Architected scalable backend infrastructure supporting 15,000+ concurrent users
- Optimized database queries and caching strategies, reducing latency from 5s to 1.2s
- Managed cloud infrastructure on Linode with focus on security, performance, and cost optimization
- Implemented CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment
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Letsgo Carpooling Platform
Developed responsive web and mobile application for carpooling service with focus on user experience.
- Developed responsive web application using Next.js and mobile app with React Native
- Designed intuitive UI/UX praised for accessibility and user engagement
- Collaborated in agile environment for seamless frontend-backend integration
- - Present
XCSM Parser
Built robust document conversion pipeline for PDF/Word to XML transformation.
- Built robust document conversion pipeline (PDF/Word to XML) preserving formatting
- Implemented error detection and validation mechanisms ensuring data integrity
- - Present
Le Café (Cafeteria Management System)
Full-stack cafeteria management system with role-based views and payment integration.
- Developed user-friendly and responsive interface using HTML, CSS, and jQuery
- Created and managed distinct views for administrator, server, and chef
- Integrated Stripe and PayPal for secure payments
- Implemented ordering system with automatic invoice generation
- - Present
Fingerprint Access Control System
Web application for real-time fingerprint-based access control with ESP32/Arduino integration.
- Major contribution to fingerprint-based access control system project
- Programmed ESP32 module as server, optimizing communication between Arduino devices and web application
- Set up real-time data capture and storage system for user access control
- Managed a team of 6 people