Dawit Hagos
@dawithagos
Experienced Full Stack Engineer specializing in scalable applications.
What I'm looking for
As a Full Stack Engineer with over 6 years of experience, I have a proven track record of building scalable applications for both US organizations and fast-growing platforms in Africa. My expertise lies in Node.js and React, complemented by a strong foundation in AI/ML integrations. I thrive in dynamic environments where I can leverage my skills to create impactful solutions.
In my recent role as a Senior Software Engineer at ABHMS, I developed critical modules for a US-based platform, focusing on real-time communication and content safety. My work included integrating AI-based content moderation and building a robust real-time messaging infrastructure. I am passionate about optimizing user experiences and have successfully implemented frontend caching and UI patterns that significantly improved load speeds.
Throughout my career, I have led various projects, including the development of a cross-platform PWA for teaching sign language and a custom geolocation service that enhanced routing precision. I am dedicated to continuous learning and improvement, always seeking opportunities to innovate and drive success in my projects.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Software Engineer
ABHMS
Nov 2022 - Present (2 years 8 months)
Working on a US-based platform with a focus on real-time communication, content safety, and performance. Developed critical modules including real-time chat, video streaming (WebRTC), and a notification system. Integrated AI-based content moderation, using cloud inference endpoints for text and image safety checks.
Senior Software Engineer
Ablaze Labs
Sep 2022 - Present (2 years 10 months)
Built core backend microservices using NestJS and PostgreSQL, with Redis-based job queues. Designed and launched a custom geolocation engine, replacing third-party APIs (GeoApify) and reducing request latency to under 500ms. Led containerization of all services using Docker, and established CI pipelines for automated deployment.
Head of Product Development
beU Delivery
Nov 2021 - Present (3 years 8 months)
Built foundational backend systems to handle 6x user growth during peak months. Focused on delivery optimization, live driver tracking, and transactional reliability. Architected key features like route calculation, dispatch prioritization, and order clustering.
Full Stack Developer
Tlet Systems
Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 6 months)
Developed internal dashboards and API sync layers between microservices. Improved codebase maintainability by enforcing modular structures and code reviews.
Full Stack Developer
AT Technologies
May 2019 - Present (6 years 2 months)
Developed a fully functional e-commerce site using React + Node.js. Implemented payment gateway integrations, cart system, and product management. Managed deployment lifecycle across dev, staging, and production environments.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
St. Mary's University
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science. The curriculum covered fundamental concepts and advanced topics in the field.
ALX (Holberton School)
Technical Certificate, Software Engineering
Activities and societies: Focus areas: System Engineering, Full Stack Development, DevOps, Backend in Python & Node.js
Obtained a Technical Certificate in Software Engineering from ALX (Holberton School). Focused on system engineering, full stack development, DevOps, and backend development using Python and Node.js.
Siheen College
Advanced Associate Degree, Web Technologies
Earned an Advanced Associate Degree in Web Technologies. The program provided in-depth knowledge and practical skills in various web development areas.
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