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Dave Ephrem

@daveephrem

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Senior software engineer and AI architect delivering scalable products.

Ethiopia

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What I'm looking for

I seek senior technical leadership roles where I can build AI-first products, lead cross-functional teams, and scale user-focused platforms in mission-driven companies.

I am a visionary software architect and entrepreneur with over 10 years of experience building AI-driven platforms and high-performance web applications.

As founder of Dantel, I scaled an AI-powered ecosystem to more than 50,000 active users and developed custom AI Agents to automate user workflows and improve retention.

In leadership roles including CTO at Helloerf (Connect Trading PLC) and founder of Filenber, I directed cross-functional teams, shipped enterprise-grade systems, and led mobile and web integration projects.

I combine technical expertise in Next.js, LLM integrations, and backend systems with product ownership, UI/UX design, and public speaking to drive digital transformation in ecommerce and agritech.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Founder & Lead Architect

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Dantel

Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 1 month)

Founded and scaled an AI-powered platform to 50,000+ active users, developed custom AI agents to automate workflows and improved retention, and architected a Next.js frontend for sub-second load times and strong SEO.

AI Agents LLM Integrations Next.js React Prompt Engineering Product lifecycle Performance Optimization

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Chief Technology Officer

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Helloerf (Connect Trading PLC)

Jan 2020 - Present (6 years 1 month)

Led technical vision for a mechanization platform connecting smallholder farmers and service providers, directed development of two mobile apps and a centralized web integration platform, and established regional call center integrations.

Technical Leadership Mobile Development API Integration Team Management

Project Manager & Software Developer

Inspire Ethiopia

Jan 2021 - Jan 2023 (2 years)

Developed a mobile application achieving 100,000+ downloads, managed technical architecture and led social media marketing to drive user growth.

Mobile Development App Growth Technical Project Management Social Media Marketing Architecture

Founder & CEO

Filenber Software Development

Jan 2019 - Jan 2023 (4 years)

Launched a software agency delivering 10+ enterprise-grade ERP and finance management projects to industrial clients, overseeing product delivery and client engagements.