• Cameroonian entrepreneur Valère Tchapda co-founded OnDjoss, a messaging platform designed around the needs of African users.
• The application combines internet-based messaging, voice notes, HD audio and video calls, and multimedia sharing services.
• Tchapda also serves as deputy IT project manager at Germany-based engineering consultancy PhDSoft-Ingenieure GmbH.

Valère Tchapda, a robotics and automation engineer, serves as co-founder and IT project manager of OnDjoss, an instant messaging application that seeks to democratize access to digital communication services.

The company launched OnDjoss in 2020 and designed the platform to address the daily realities and specific needs of local users. The application supports family conversations, social interactions and professional collaborations through an interface that prioritizes simplicity and accessibility.

Beyond free internet-based messaging, OnDjoss offers a range of features that enhance the user experience. The platform places voice messaging at the center of its service offering and provides users with a fast and practical alternative to text-based communication.

In addition, the application enables users to organize group discussions and conduct high-definition audio and video calls. The platform also facilitates the instant sharing of multimedia content, including photographs, videos, professional documents and audio files. As a result, OnDjoss positions itself as a comprehensive digital communication platform rather than a simple messaging application.

Alongside his entrepreneurial activities, Valère Tchapda serves as deputy IT project manager at PhDSoft-Ingenieure GmbH, a German engineering consultancy specializing in the management of technology projects. His academic background reflects both technical and managerial expertise. He earned a bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Robotics and Automation Engineering from the University of Hamm-Lippstadt in Germany in 2018. He also holds a bachelor's degree in Automotive Engineering Technology, further strengthening his profile as an engineer operating at the intersection of technology development and project management.

This article was initially published in French by Melchior Koba

Adapted in English by Ange J.A de Berry Quenum