Software Engineer | Backend Developer | ICPC Participant
I'm a passionate software engineer with a strong foundation in computer science and engineering, currently pursuing my degree at Adama Science and Technology University with a CGPA of 3.7/4.00. My journey in programming has been enriched through intensive training at A2SV, a Google-backed tech academy.
With over 1,000 hours of Data Structures and Algorithms training and 600+ problems solved on LeetCode and Codeforces, I thrive in competitive programming environments. I have hands-on experience in backend development, microservices architecture, and building scalable systems that can handle thousands of concurrent users.
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering
April 2022 - July 2026
CGPA: 3.7/4.00
Comprehensive coursework in Data Structures & Algorithms, Computer Organization, Artificial Intelligence, Database Systems, Machine Learning, and Software Engineering.
Software Development and Problem Solving
December 2023 - October 2024
Google-backed tech academy with 1,000+ hours of training and 600+ problems solved on LeetCode and Codeforces.
A scalable Go-based microservices architecture with GraphQL APIs, supporting 10,000 concurrent users. Features fault-tolerant streaming with Kafka processing 5,000 order events/second and optimized gRPC communication.
High-performance blog API in Golang with CRUD operations, JWT-based authentication, and secure comment management. Achieved 40% improvement in development speed and 95% test coverage.
TensorFlow-based LSTM neural network classifying tweets into Positive, Negative, Neutral, and Irrelevant sentiments. Achieved 78% accuracy with comprehensive text preprocessing pipeline using NLTK.
Built an NLP-powered search engine processing 10 technical documents, using a custom Porter Stemmer and inverted index for efficient term lookup. Implemented TF-IDF and cosine similarity in a Vector Space Model, ranking documents with 90% query relevance, supporting Meta's content recommendation needs.
Developed a high-performance blog API starter project in Golang with JWT authentication and secure comment management, achieving 40% improvement in development speed. Architected scalable backend services using Clean Architecture principles, reducing code complexity by 35%. Achieved 95% test coverage, leading to 30% increase in system reliability.
Completed intensive training at Google-backed tech academy with over 1,000 hours of Data Structures and Algorithms training. Solved 600+ problems on LeetCode and Codeforces, developing strong algorithmic thinking and competitive programming skills. Part of a program that has placed over 60 high-potential students in top tech companies.
Competed in the ICPC, solving 8 complex algorithmic problems in a high-stakes, collaborative environment. This experience sharpened skills in competitive programming, efficient problem-solving, and teamwork under pressure, demonstrating ability to perform in challenging technical scenarios.
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