René Djilan

About

Who i am & where do i come from.

Do you know that kind of person who is interested in absolutely everything? That curious profile always driven to understand the "how" and "why" behind things? That is exactly where I come from. As a child, I spent my time in my father's workshop, dismantling and repairing machines to uncover their inner workings. This obsession with understanding how systems function eventually shifted to the digital world, starting with Python in the ninth grade, before leading me to explore diverse fields such as video editing, graphic design, and motion design.

Seeking to stabilize my professional positioning through structured training, I enrolled at the Institute of Information Sciences, Communication, and Arts (ISICA) at the University of Lomé. While I initially expected to master the technical use of creative tools, I discovered something far more valuable: the art of thinking before creating. Although I eventually moved on from this curriculum because it drew me away from my primary focus — coding — that period remained crucial. It taught me to build every project on a solid philosophical foundation rather than simply executing tasks.

Today, as a Frontend Developer, I combine this background with a strictly systemic approach. I believe that a system's functionality and accessibility must always take precedence over its aesthetics. I prioritize durable, traditional methods over chasing fleeting technical trends, ensuring that the solutions I build are both resilient and meaningful. My goal is to design digital systems adapted to real-world needs, while promoting a digital culture that encourages users to engage with their daily tools with discernment and a healthy detachment from the virtual world.

Skills

  • Astro
  • Electron
  • Figma
  • Nextjs
  • Vitejs

Experience

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