Hi, I'm Fon Godwill Ivan Tana
AI Engineer & Web Developer

Building intelligent solutions with a passion for innovation, space exploration, and responsible AI. I create secure, scalable web applications and AI systems that solve real-world problems.

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About Me

I'm a curious and ambitious AI Engineer and Web Developer with a passion for creating innovative solutions that make a difference. My journey in tech is driven by a deep interest in artificial intelligence, space exploration, and building responsible AI systems.

With expertise in backend development using Flask and FastAPI, I specialize in creating secure, scalable applications. As a leader of cross-functional teams, I've delivered solutions that address real-world challenges, particularly in low-connectivity environments across Africa.

Education: Computer Science (ICT University)
Location: Cameroon
Experience: 3+ Years

Core Skills

Python
Flask
FastAPI
React
Docker
TensorFlow
AI Dev
Linux
Networking
Web Dev
JavaScript
Fon Godwill Ivan Tana working on a project

Experience

AI Research Lead

AI Agent for Penetration Testing
Jan 2025 - Present
  • Creating an AI-driven tool to assist penetration testers in identifying vulnerabilities in Flask applications.
  • Built test environments with simulated vulnerabilities (SQL injection, port scanning, command injection).
  • Integrated modular AI plugins into a multi-agent system for enhanced security analysis.

Founder and Lead Developer

AriseTech
Jan 2024 - Present
  • Led development of a multi-application authentication system using public key encryption, two-factor authentication, and QR-based keys.
  • Directed teams to build cross-platform solutions with React, Flask, and Kotlin, addressing real-world challenges like network instability.
  • Developed a secure campus chat application for African schools, optimizing for low-bandwidth environments.
  • Configured trusted server networks with Tailscale and UFW for secure inter-server communication.

Mentor and Technical Instructor

forilityDevs Organization
Sep 2021 - Present
  • Mentored students in web development, networking, data science, Linux, and Python through hands-on projects.
  • Provided expertise in Git/GitHub workflows, mobile/desktop development, and software engineering best practices.
  • Developed a demo Alexa skill for Cameroonian farmers to access weather and planting data.

Projects

Multi-Server Campus Chat Application

Multi-Server Campus Chat Application

Designed a scalable chat platform for African campuses using a multi-server architecture with Docker.

Python Flask Docker
Afri Academy Educational Platform

Afri Academy Educational Platform

Built an e-learning platform to deliver accessible education across Africa with interactive content.

Flask React FastAPI
Python Network Scanner Tool

Python Network Scanner

Created a network scanning tool to detect open ports and vulnerabilities in local networks.

Python Scapy
Python Document Processing for AI RAG

Python Document Processing for AI RAG

Developed a pipeline for processing documents and generating vectors for Retrieval-Augmented Generation.

Python TensorFlow
FormFlow Flask Library

FormFlow: Flask Library

Created a library to simplify multi-step form creation in Flask applications.

Python Flask-WTF
Docker-Powered Media Library

Docker-Powered Media Library

Set up a self-hosted media server stack with Docker for seamless media management.

Docker Jellyfin
Cameroon Seafarer Website

Cameroon Seafarer

Developed cameroonsenfarer.com to connect seafarers with job opportunities.

Flask HTML/CSS

Contact Me

Phone
+237-673-069-464