Resume
Projects, experience, education, and code.
Projects
Vella.ai
Local-first web email client featuring in-browser AI inference and CRDT-based real-time sync.
lofi.so
The official community website for the Local-First community, facilitating collaboration and knowledge sharing.
TeleTV
Entertainment super-app player reaching 10M+ users. Implemented adaptive bitrate streaming and DRM.
techtonic-mms
Comprehensive membership management system for the Techtonic Tribe community, streamlining onboarding and engagement.
Edopia
AI-powered gamified learning platform for kids in Africa. Currently founding and leading development.
Abay Bank
Redesigned the mobile banking experience for Abay Bank, focusing on accessibility and modern financial workflows.
CashGO
Foreign remittance app driving over $1M daily volume into Ethiopia's economy.
Polley
A beautiful and shareable poll generating platform designed for high engagement and ease of use.
GVC
Customizable and aesthetically pleasing GitHub profile views counter with real-time analytics.
Tabby
Smart tab management extension for Chrome, helping users organize their workspace efficiently.
Dashen Super App
Developed the merchant segment of a major banking super-app using pixel-perfect design.
IdeaSpring
Startups-to-investors linkage platform. Designed and engineered the entire full-stack system.
EthioFit
Locally tuned fitness management solution with workout planner and graphical analytics.
Experience
Founder & CEO
Edopia- 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- 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
Website- 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.
- Led the university technology club, managing community projects and organizing events.
- Fostered a culture of technical excellence and leadership among student members.
- 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
Website- 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.
- Focused on mobile development using React Native.
- Gained hands-on experience in full-stack workflows during the internship.
Full Stack Engineer
IdeaSpring- Designed and engineered a startups-to-investors linkage platform.
- Handled full-stack system architecture and engineering.
360 Ground
Website- Specialized in React Native and Flutter development for robust mobile applications.
- Focused on high-quality UI/UX and software architecture.
- Worked on diverse software engineering tasks involving React Native and JavaScript.
- Developed features using the MERN stack for various client projects.
Mobile Application Developer (Internship)
Kuraztech- Developed mobile applications using Flutter and Laravel.
- Contributed to early-stage product development and technical experimentation.
IT Support Specialist
Line Beza Advertising- Provided IT support for advertising and marketing workflows.
- Ensured high system uptime and resolved technical issues for creative teams.
Education
Software Engineering
Holberton School- Intensive project-based software engineering program.
- Focused on full-stack development, Low-level programming, and System engineering.
BSc in Computer Software Engineering
Debre Birhan University- Major in Software Engineering with focus on system architecture.
- Studied distributed systems and software quality assurance.
Certified Data Scientist
ExploreAI Academy- Specialization in machine learning and data engineering.
- Hands-on experience with statistical analysis and data visualization.
BA in Business Administration
Debre Birhan University- Concurrent degree focusing on organizational leadership.
- Studied startup management and business strategy.
Certificates
Code
Techtonic Tribe
Founded and led a university tech club. Organized bootcamps and mentored students to build real software.
jazz.tools
Implemented CRDT sync integration for local-first apps.
TeleTV Player
Custom video player with adaptive bitrate and DRM.
Local-First Store
Storage manager for optimistic UI and offline sync.
In-Browser AI
Running LLM inference purely locally in the browser for privacy.
CRDT Sync
Real-time multi-device synchronization research.