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Kidus Messele

@kidusmessele

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Aspiring software engineer with expertise in full-stack development.

Ethiopia

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What I'm looking for

I seek a collaborative environment where I can grow and contribute to impactful projects.

I'm a dedicated software engineer with a strong foundation in full-stack development, currently pursuing my education in Software Engineering at HiLCoE School of Computer Science and Technology. My journey has been marked by hands-on experience in creating high-performance applications, particularly in the realm of web development. I thrive on challenges and continuously seek to enhance user experiences through innovative solutions.

Throughout my career, I have successfully engineered various projects, including a high-performance E-court system and a hospitality app that significantly improved user engagement. My technical skills span multiple programming languages and frameworks, including Python, React, and Node.js, allowing me to adapt to diverse project requirements. I am passionate about leveraging technology to solve real-world problems and am committed to lifelong learning in this ever-evolving field.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Full-Stack Web Developer

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Perago Systems

Jan 2025 - Present (5 months)

Engineered a high-performance E-court system (React, Next.js, Tailwind CSS, Mantine, .NET), developing a fully responsive UI with modular, reusable components that improved code maintainability by 30% using Clean Architecture at the backend. Enhanced user experience and accessibility, leading to a 20% increase in intuitive navigation and a 15% reduction in support inquiries, aligning design with c

React Next.js Tailwind UI Mantine UI .NET Clean Design UI Design Accessibility Software Engineering

Product Owner

Acacia: Investment & Consulting PLC

Sep 2024 - Nov 2024 (2 months)

Managed end-to-end UX/UI design for hotel management software in Figma, defining product requirements and user flows that translated business objectives into intuitive wireframes and prototypes, enhancing overall usability by over 22%. Orchestrated the successful launch of a hospitality app, collaborating cross-functionally to achieve a 30% increase in user engagement within six months through dat

Figma UX UI Design Product Management Wireframing Prototyping User Engagement Product Feature Prioritization

Full-Stack Web Developer

Scalable Rental Management Platform Development

Apr 2021 - Sep 2024 (3 years 5 months)

Engineered and maintained web applications (Node.js, React.js, GraphQL) to deliver intuitive user experiences, collaborating with 8+ member teams to implement 15+ features that boosted user engagement by 25%. Optimized PostgreSQL databases and GraphQL APIs, decreasing query response times by 12% and enhancing scalability; improved codebase structure by 30% and implemented CI/CD pipelines, cutting

Node React GraphQL PostgreSQL CI CD Web Application Development Database Management Team Collaboration

Full-Stack Web Developer

CorralData

Jan 2021 - Apr 2021 (3 months)

Designed and optimized PostgreSQL database schemas, improving query performance by 10% and enabling scalable data storage for millions of retail transactions; developed GraphQL APIs (Apollo Server, Node.js) that reduced API response times by 15%. Built 10+ interactive data visualizations and dynamic dashboards (Chart.js, Deck.gl , Mapbox) for retail insights; implemented Terraform for IaC and Redi

PostgreSQL GraphQL Node Data Visualization Chart.Js Deck.Gl Mapbox Terraform Redis IaC

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

HiLCoE School of Computer Science, and Technology

Software Engineering, Software Engineering

Studied Software Engineering at HiLCoE School of Computer Science, and Technology in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The program focused on comprehensive software development principles and practices.

Unity University

Management, Management

Pursued a degree in Management at Unity University in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The curriculum covered essential business and organizational management principles.

Holberton School

Software Engineering Programme, Software Engineering

Completed a 12-month (70hrs/week) immersive program at Holberton School, preparing participants for a global career as a Full-Stack Developer. The program focused on practical, project-based learning.