Small Team, Big Mission
Every network we deploy is designed, built and supported by a hands-on team that works side by side with the communities we serve.
Stephen Fosu
Network Engineer & Co-Founder
Stephen Fosu is a Network and Telecommunications Engineer with more than a decade of experience across Ghana's public and private sectors. He is the co-founder of Step Network, a technology company dedicated to building community networks and advancing digital accessibility and digital literacy in underserved rural communities.
Over the years, Stephen has played a leading role in designing and deploying community networks as innovative solutions to bridge the digital divide in remote communities. His notable projects include the Samreboi Community Network in the Western Region, the Kuntu Community Network in the Central Region, and most recently the Mem-Chemfre & Bruben Community Network in the Eastern Region.
He designs and implements resilient, secure and scalable network infrastructures across Linux and Windows environments, with strong expertise in cybersecurity. Beyond his technical work, Stephen is passionate about digital literacy and has trained individuals in rural communities in essential digital skills. He currently serves as Head of the Information Technology Unit at the Presbyterian Hospital, Donkorkrom.
- Network & telecommunications engineering
- Community network design & deployment
- Cybersecurity & privacy-safe infrastructure
- Digital literacy training
- Healthcare IT leadership — Presbyterian Hospital, Donkorkrom
Victor Asante
Director of Programmes, Research, Monitoring & Evaluation
Victor leads Step Network's programmes end to end — from community engagement and needs assessment through to deployment planning, research, and monitoring & evaluation. He ensures every project is grounded in evidence and shaped by the priorities of the communities we serve.
Through rigorous monitoring and evaluation, Victor tracks how each network performs against our mission: affordability, reliability, digital literacy outcomes, and long-term sustainability. His work turns deployments into learning, and learning into better networks.
- Programme design & community engagement
- Research, monitoring & evaluation
- Impact measurement across every deployment
Peter Donkor
Software Engineer
Peter builds the software that runs on top of our community networks — locally hosted digital platforms that keep working even where bandwidth is lean. His work powers e-learning services, health information resources, payment systems and cloud-based applications for the communities we connect.
He focuses on resilient, low-footprint applications designed for rural deployments, so that essential digital services stay available to households, schools, clinics and businesses around the clock.
- Locally hosted e-learning & health platforms
- Payment systems & cloud-based applications
- Software built for low-bandwidth environments
Dankyi Bright
Field & Community Coordinator
Dankyi Bright is a dedicated and results-oriented IT Technician with two years of hands-on experience in IT support, computer systems, troubleshooting, and network administration. He has developed strong practical skills in diagnosing and resolving technical issues, maintaining computer systems, supporting network infrastructure, and ensuring reliable day-to-day IT operations.
As a Field Technician, Dankyi is responsible for providing on-site technical support, carrying out installations and maintenance, troubleshooting network and connectivity issues, and ensuring that technical challenges are resolved efficiently and professionally.
In addition to his technical responsibilities, Dankyi works closely with community members through the Step Network Community Network, helping to support the deployment, maintenance, and accessibility of community-based network services. His ability to engage with community members and provide technical assistance makes him an important link between the technical team and the communities the network serves.
Dankyi is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Computer Science, further strengthening his technical knowledge and expanding his capabilities in information technology and networking. He is committed to continuous learning, professional development, and delivering reliable technical solutions.
With his combination of hands-on technical experience, fieldwork, problem-solving abilities, and community engagement, Dankyi is a valuable member of the technical team and is steadily building a strong career in IT and network infrastructure.
- IT support, troubleshooting & systems maintenance
- On-site installations, maintenance & network repairs
- Community engagement & technical assistance
- Community network deployment & accessibility support
- Pursuing BTech in Computer Science
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