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Zekaryas Tadele | Software engineer

Overview​

  • Based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, I hold a degree in Software Engineering from Addis Ababa University (2021).
  • I have hands-on experience across the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and design to full-stack development, testing, deployment, and maintenance
  • Recognized as a winner of multiple hackathons and recipient of a Best Contributor Award for exceptional contributions at my company.

Work Experience​

Organisation of Southern Cooperation (OSC) | Full-stack Developer | Aug 2023 - Present​

  • Successfully launched two main products, overseeing design, testing, and execution of frontend tasks.
    • Event management system
    • Technology registration system
  • Simplified company knowledge finding by replacing the previous system with an upgraded RAG system that uses OpenAI, LangChain and PineCone DB.
  • Actively maintained post-launch issues, enhancing user satisfaction and product success.
  • Led cross-functional teams to integrate frontend solutions into broader project goals.
  • Oversaw the entire process of managing the company's first hackathon, from selecting participants to conducting final assessments.
  • Frequently stepped in backend development to meet deadlines and milestones, ensuring project completion on schedule.
  • Technologies:
    • Next.js, React, GitLab CI/CD, Typescript, Docker, Java, Spring Boot and Python

Multiple, Freelance Works | Aug 2022 – Jun 2023​

  • Assisted a local car rental startup in achieving their initial release by quickly implementing backend improvements and providing support to the frontend team.
    • Technologies
      • Keystone.js, Prisma ORM, Graph QL, and PostgresSQL.
  • Worked with an international team to enhance UI design and user experience at Scandiweb, a premier eCommerce agency serving global giants such as the New York Times and Walmart.
    • Technologies
      • PHP, (React, TypeScript, Tailwind), Docker, GraphQL, and Agile tools like Bitbucket and Jira.

Workfleek Technologies | Hybrid, Software Engineer | Mar 2022 - Aug 2022​

  • Main Project: Online Pharmacy
  • Implemented an improved software deployment pipeline, significantly reducing delivery time and streamlining onboarding for new developers.
  • Improved team efficiency by providing well-documented APIs for frontend development.
  • Maintained and optimized a Global NGO’s chatbot, providing support and resolving deployment related issues.
  • Managed multiple time-sensitive tasks effectively by prioritizing and delegating responsibilities.
  • Technologies
    • MongoDB, Spring boot, Docker, Python, React.js, and Linode

eTech | Software Engineer | Oct 2021 - Apr 2022​

Lead Front-end Developer​

  • Project: Developer productivity app
  • Led the front-end team to create an internal developer tool, boosting productivity by 80%.
  • Pioneered the shift to CI/CD integration, revolutionizing development practices.
  • Conducted thorough peer code reviews to maintain codebase quality.
  • Technologies
    • React, Jira, Node.js, and TypeScript

Software Engineer​

  • Project: eHealth platform
  • Engineered an integration module to seamlessly merge an open-source project into our codebase, saving development time by leveraging pre-existing solutions.
  • Introduced innovative UI concepts, including visual elements like charts and calendars, to enhance data representation and boost client engagement.
  • Demonstrated strong communication and analytical skills by systematically collecting structured requirements through on-site visits and consultations with domain experts, increasing team productivity.
  • Played a key role in developing an electronic health management system, focusing on database design, UI enhancements, and structured requirement gathering.
  • Technologies
    • Angular, PostgresSQL, RabbitMQ, RestAPI, UI/UX, Typescript, Java, and PHP

Education​

Personal Projects​

  • Generative AI Apps | Apr 2025
    • Developed an AI-powered PDF reader web application and other generative AI applications using RAG and AI agents, gaining hands-on experience and a solid understanding of the technical skills required to build AI-powered software.
  • Codegen: Custom Code-Generation Tool | 2023 – Dec 2025
    • Developed a dynamic code-generation utility powered by the Liquid template engine.
    • Enabled developers to craft personalized templates for generating code snippets, files, or comprehensive projects using diverse data schemas.
  • Mobile dev projects
    • KnowledgeShare Mobile App | 2020 – 2022
      • Developed a personalized mobile application using Flutter to facilitate knowledge sharing.
      • Curated lessons on system design, modern CSS, advanced Python, and SEO.
      • Achieved an active user base of over 1000 individuals. More projects on my GitHub account
    • Others