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Natnael Dejene

@natnaeldejene

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Full-stack developer at PlayZuZu who improved core API response times by 32% and builds AI-integrated products.

Ethiopia

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At PlayZuZu, I redesigned backend services in Go to support higher-concurrency, real-time workloads, improving core API response times by 32%. I also developed full-stack features across Go and React.js, from specification through production deployment.

I build AI-integrated products end-to-end. My independent projects include Guardian Agent, a platform that evaluates AI tool calls before execution, and a health-tech platform with AI insights and safeguards for clinically sensitive responses.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Full-Stack Developer

PlayZuZu

Apr 2025 - Oct 2025 (6 months)

Redesigned backend services in Go, improving API response times by 32%. Developed full-stack features across Go backend and React.js frontend, and introduced structured testing and deployment practices.

Go React New Relic Testing Deployment

Software Engineer

Minnovation

Mar 2023 - Aug 2024 (1 year 5 months)

Developed full-stack features across production applications, writing code in JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, and other frameworks. Provided feedback in code reviews to improve code quality.

JavaScript TypeScript Python Code Review

Software Engineering Intern

Yeab Future

Mar 2024 - Jun 2024 (3 months)

Developed features for Next.js/React web applications, collaborating with designers and product stakeholders. Participated in code reviews, debugging, and testing to improve code quality.

Next.js React Code Review Debugging Testing

Emerging Technologist

Millennium Campus Network (MCN)

Aug 2023 - Mar 2024 (7 months)

Selected as a Millennium Fellow (Class of 2023), a competitive global leadership program in partnership with the UN Academic Impact. Led a team of 6 to build a tech literacy platform for underserved students, reaching 200+ students.

Leadership Team Management Technical Literacy

Java Programming Intern

OasisInfobyte

Sep 2023 - Nov 2023 (2 months)

Built and debugged Java-based modules and applications, pairing with senior developers to learn production coding standards.

Java Debugging

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Addis Ababa University

Bachelor of Science, Software Engineering

2021 - 2025

Pursued a Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering, covering coursework in object-oriented programming, distributed systems, computer architecture, data structures, and operating systems.