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Barekegn Asefa,

@barekegnasefa

Full-Stack Developer skilled in React, TypeScript, Node.js, Express, and PostgreSQL, building practical web applications and RESTful APIs.

Ethiopia

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What I'm looking for

Full-Stack Software Engineer focused on backend development, with skills in JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, Express, React, and PostgreSQL. Experienced in building practical web applications, REST APIs, and database-driven systems. Open to remote junior and Mid-level software engineering opportunities..

I'm a software Engineer who enjoys building useful web applications and solving real-world problems. I work mainly with JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Node.js, and PostgreSQL. I'm eager to learn, contribute to a team, and grow as a software engineer.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Full-Stack Developer & Product Lead

HU Freshman

Jan 2025 - Jan 2026 (1 year)

Developed a freemium SaaS platform serving 2,000+ freshman students with a premium model generating real revenue. Built a mock exam engine, RAG-based AI study assistant, and GPA predictor, and promoted the platform personally.

React NodeJS ExpressJS Firebase Google Gemini API RAG AI Product Management

Backend Lead

HU Connect

Jan 2025 - Jan 2026 (1 year)

Designed a reputation scoring algorithm and real-time notification system using Socket.io. Built multi-layer content moderation with automated spam detection and community self-governance.

React NodeJS ExpressJS MySQL Aiven Socket.IO Reputation Scoring Content Moderation

Lead Full-Stack Developer

Ras Hotel

Jan 2025 - Jan 2026 (1 year)

Redesigned the hotel's static landing page into a complete hotel management system. Designed a 14-table relational schema covering bookings, rooms, staff roles, payments, and guests, and built a multi-role staff dashboard with localization.

Next.js Supabase PostgreSQL TypeScript Chapa Technologies Africa's Talking OpenAI API Google Maps RAG PDF Generation SMS integration

Software Engineering Intern

Ethiopian Ministry of Innovation and Technology

Jan 2024 - Jan 2025 (1 year)

Built MinT, a cross-departmental project management system, as part of a team. Owned backend architecture, designed the data model for nested project structures with hierarchical RBAC, and implemented real-time data synchronization and a government-compliant audit trail system.

Next.js TypeScript Prisma ORM PostgreSQL NodeJS ExpressJS RBAC Real time Data Synchronization Audit Trails

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

IBM SkillsBuild

RAG for Enhanced AI Outputs, Artificial Intelligence

Completed an IBM SkillsBuild course on Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), covering techniques for grounding AI outputs in external knowledge to improve accuracy and relevance.

Cursor

Certificate of Achievement, Software Development

Participated in a 2-day AI-assisted development hackathon by Cursor. Recognized for technical execution, creativity, and collaborative problem-solving.

Haramaya University

Bachelor of Science, Software Engineering

2022 - 2026

Activities and societies: Founding Member, HUCISA; Participant, Cursor Hackathon East Ethiopia 2026

Pursued a Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering, graduating on June 27, 2026. Founding member of HUCISA and participant in the Cursor Hackathon East Ethiopia 2026.

Ministry of Peace & Ministry of Education, Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

Certificate of Recognition, Community Service

Completed a 30-day government cross-border voluntary service program, including 5 days of training and 25 days of community deployment.

Haramaya University CCI

Certificate of Participation, software Engineering

Grade: 3.5

Activities and societies: Recognized for founding HUCISA, the university's first computing student association, building a technical community for over 1,000 CS/IT students.

Recognized for founding HUCISA, the university's first computing student association, building a technical community for over 1,000 CS/IT students.