mikiyas daniel
@mikiyasdaniel
Senior software engineer blending engineering, UX design, and community impact.
What I'm looking for
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
Senior Software Engineer
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.
Software Engineering Instructor
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.
UI & UX Designer
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.
Co-Founder
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.
Implemented a graph-based planning algorithm and integrated manufacturing components with ROS to streamline autonomous toy car manufacturing, reducing production time and costs.
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.
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