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mikiyas daniel

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Senior software engineer blending engineering, UX design, and community impact.

Ethiopia

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can build user-centered products, lead technical delivery, mentor teams, and contribute to community-impact projects in collaborative, growth-focused environments.

I am a senior software engineer with 4+ years building production web and mobile applications, designing user experiences, and leading community-driven tech initiatives. I combine technical engineering, UI/UX design, and product delivery—having redesigned company websites, launched the Linkup Addis app, and single-handedly built the Afromile ticketing platform while maintaining platform security and reliability.

As a co-founder and instructor, I create social-impact solutions and mentor emerging talent, winning the Dean’s Innovation Award and Rotaract Significant Service Award. My background includes research work with the University of Michigan on graph-based planning and ROS integration, freelance UI/UX and graphic design for brands like ZayRide, and certifications in Google UX Design, CalArts Graphic Design, and CCNA.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Software Engineer

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Linkup Addis

Sep 2022 - Present (3 years 4 months)

Redesigned company website and developed/deployed the first Linkup Addis mobile application and Afromile ticketing platform, maintaining security and platform functionality.

REST APIs DevOps Web Design Deploying Security

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Software Engineering Instructor

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A2SV

Jul 2022 - Present (3 years 6 months)

Prepared and delivered lectures on data structures and algorithms, organized coding contests, and collaborated on curriculum alignment to nurture technical talent.

Data Structures Algorithms Curriculum Development Teaching Competitive Programming Mentorship Python

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UI & UX Designer

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Freelancer

Nov 2020 - Present (5 years 2 months)

Delivered UI/UX and graphic design projects for multiple brands including ZayRide, improving brand aesthetics and user experience across client products.

UI Design UX Research Figma Adobe Creative Suite Prototyping Visual Design Brand Identity

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Co-Founder

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Solvers Innovation Club

Oct 2019 - Present (6 years 3 months)

Led development of social-impact projects including a street-level recycling system and the Mama Delivery app, earning the Dean’s Innovation Award and Rotaract Significant Service Award while organizing workshops for 100+ students.

Project Management Product Development Community Outreach Workshop Facilitation UX Design Stakeholder Engagement

Research Intern

University of Michigan

May 2021 - Jul 2021 (2 months)

Implemented a graph-based planning algorithm and integrated manufacturing components with ROS to streamline autonomous toy car manufacturing, reducing production time and costs.

AIMA Library ROS Automation Smart Manufacturing Integration Robotics

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Addis Ababa University

Bachelor of Science, Information Technology

2019 - 2022

Grade: 3.12/4.0

Activities and societies: Dean’s Innovation Award, Solvers Innovation Club co-founder, community innovation projects

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with a 3.12/4.0 GPA, awarded the Dean’s Innovation Award and a full scholarship offer for master's study.