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Modern products.
No bullshit.

I'm Dagmawi. I build mobile apps that people actually enjoy using. I'm obsessed with the details that usually get ignored - the 120fps animations, rock-solid architecture, and making sure software feels as good as it looks.

React Native

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Bio

Building performant, product-led mobile & web experiences.

Username

@dag_mawi

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Work

In-Browser AI

Vella.ai

Local-first web email client featuring in-browser AI inference and CRDT-based real-time sync.

10M+ Users

TeleTV

Entertainment super-app player reaching 10M+ users. Implemented adaptive bitrate streaming and DRM.

Founder

Kidopia

AI-powered gamified learning platform for kids in Africa. Currently founding and leading development.

Banking Redesign

Abay Bank

Redesigned the mobile banking experience for Abay Bank, focusing on accessibility and modern financial workflows.

$1M+ Daily

CashGO

Foreign remittance app driving over $1M daily volume into Ethiopia's economy.

Banking

Dashen Super App

Developed the merchant segment of a major banking super-app using pixel-perfect design.

Community

Community Hub

lofi.so

The official community website for the Local-First community, facilitating collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Tribe Ops

techtonic-mms

Comprehensive membership management system for the Techtonic Tribe community, streamlining onboarding and engagement.

Venture

IdeaSpring

Startups-to-investors linkage platform. Designed and engineered the entire full-stack system.

Fitness

EthioFit

Locally tuned fitness management solution with workout planner and graphical analytics.

Side Projects

Interactive

Polley

A beautiful and shareable poll generating platform designed for high engagement and ease of use.

OSS

GVC

Customizable and aesthetically pleasing GitHub profile views counter with real-time analytics.

Productivity

Tabby

Smart tab management extension for Chrome, helping users organize their workspace efficiently.

Professional Experience

Founder & CEO

Kidopia Oct 2025 - Present

Building the digital space our kids deserve.
Focused on creating an AI-powered gamified learning platform for children in Africa.

Full Stack Engineer

Vella.ai Jan 2025 - Sep 2025

Architected and built a local-first web email client featuring in-browser AI and CRDT-based real-time sync.
Implemented storage managers to optimize local caching and resolved key performance issues across the stack.

Techtonic Tribe

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Board Member

Sep 2024 - Present

Actively contributing to strategic decisions and providing guidance to the leadership team.
Supporting the club's initiatives to ensure continued growth through strategic advisory and community engagement.

President

Dec 2023 - Aug 2024

Led the university technology club, managing community projects and organizing events.
Fostered a culture of technical excellence and leadership among student members.

Founder

Nov 2023 - Nov 2023

Founded and led a university technology club to build an active tech community.
Organized bootcamps on full-stack development and mentored members in building projects.

EagleLion System Technology

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Mobile Application Developer

Jul 2024 - Oct 2024

Built the merchant segment for the Dashen Bank Super App and led the TeleTV redesign.
Implemented adaptive bitrate streaming in a DRM-protected video player.
Contributed to products reaching millions of users and generating $1M+ daily revenue.

React Native Developer (Internship)

Jun 2023 - Dec 2023

Focused on mobile development using React Native.
Gained hands-on experience in full-stack workflows during the internship.

Full Stack Engineer

IdeaSpring Mar 2024 - Jun 2024

Designed and engineered a startups-to-investors linkage platform.
Handled full-stack system architecture and engineering.

360 Ground

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Mobile Application Developer

Nov 2023 - May 2024

Specialized in React Native and Flutter development for robust mobile applications.
Focused on high-quality UI/UX and software architecture.

Software Engineer

Jul 2023 - Dec 2023

Worked on diverse software engineering tasks involving React Native and JavaScript.
Developed features using the MERN stack for various client projects.