About me

What I do

Web development — dynamic, data-driven apps with Django and REST APIs; frontend and backend wired through clear API boundaries; CRUD systems end to end.

Backend development — authentication, databases, APIs, and scalable backend systems with MongoDB and PostgreSQL.

Engineering & tools — Linux, Docker, Git/GitHub workflows, Postman, and terminal-first development.

Experience

• Co-founder & CTO @ melba 2026 — Present
  • Lead end-to-end product development, including system architecture, backend APIs, and deployment.
  • Built and managed the technical team, defining engineering standards and overseeing code quality.
  • Integrated payment gateways and optimized platform performance for Ethiopia-based users.
• Software Engineering Trainee — A2SV (Africa to Silicon Valley) 2024 — Present
  • Selected for a competitive program centered on data structures and algorithms.
  • 150+ LeetCode problems solved; strong in sliding window, two pointers, and prefix-sum patterns.
  • Interview-level problem solving and collaborative engineering practice.
• Backend Developer — Freelance Jan 2024 — Present
  • Built backend systems and APIs with Django REST Framework and Spring Boot
  • Worked with MongoDB and PostgreSQL for scalable web applications
  • Developed authentication, integrations, and startup-focused backend services
• Full Stack Developer 2023 — Present
  • Built full-stack applications using Node.js, Express, React, and MongoDB
  • RESTful APIs with authentication, CRUD, and database integrations.
  • Responsive UIs with React, Tailwind CSS, and modern layout practices.
  • Deployments via GitHub, Vercel, and Docker for learning and client work.

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