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Abay Tessema

@abaytessema

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Full-stack software developer delivering scalable, user-focused applications.

Rwanda

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a collaborative engineering role where I can build user-centered products, tackle performance challenges, and grow technically while contributing to a team that values clean code and practical impact.

I am a versatile, impact-driven full-stack software developer with hands-on experience building scalable, user-focused applications across frontend and backend technologies. I specialize in transforming ideas into functional solutions, improving performance, and delivering clean, maintainable code.

My projects include e-commerce platforms, real-time chat, and food-ordering systems built with React, Node.js, MongoDB, Socket.io, and modern deployment platforms. I have implemented JWT authentication, Cloudinary media storage, RESTful APIs, and payment integrations to enhance security and user experience.

I lead by collaboration and problem solving—founding a peer coding club and working closely with non-technical clients to translate requirements into practical products. I bring strong debugging, algorithmic thinking, and a track record of measurable performance improvements.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Full-Stack Developer

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Freelance

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 10 months)

Built and deployed full-stack applications and RESTful APIs, improving data retrieval efficiency by over 30% and delivering real-time features including chat and order tracking for restaurants and supermarkets.

MongoDB React Express REST APIs JWT Socket.IO Cloudinary Vercel Render

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

African Leadership University

Bachelor of Science, Software Engineering

Activities and societies: Founder and President of Coding for All Club; MasterCard Foundation Scholar

Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering with expected graduation in 2028; coursework and projects focused on full-stack development and scalable web applications.