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Obssa Degefu

@obssadegefu

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I build robust systems, from Git-like tools to scalable MERN platforms and AI workflows.

Ethiopia

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to build robust systems where I can work on backend APIs, databases, low-level programming, and clean automated testing while continuing to grow in systems and AI engineering.

I'm a Software Engineering student at Addis Ababa University who builds robust systems across C++, MERN, AI, and low-level programming. I've solved 800+ algorithmic problems on Codeforces and LeetCode.

At iCog Labs, I analyzed the C++ Moses and MORK codebases for Project Moses/AsMoses and implemented optimization algorithms including BOA, genetic programming, and hill climbing. I also built an AI agent workflow prototype with LangGraph, conditional routing, human-in-the-loop validation, and structured state management.

My projects include CiviLink, a role-based government-service platform with secure APIs and 190+ automated tests; MiniGit, a C++ version-control CLI with DAG-based commit histories and three-way merging; and a containerized Telegram media bot built for large-file processing under strict memory constraints.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

AI Research & Engineering Intern

iCog Labs

Sep 2025 - Dec 2025 (3 months)

Analyzed and used the C++ Moses and MORK codebases for Project Moses/AsMoses, gaining deep understanding of Atomese, MeTTa, and ComboReduct architectures. Researched and implemented optimization algorithms (BOA, genetic programming, hill climbing) in Python. Developed an AI agent workflow prototype using LangGraph, implementing conditional routing, human-in-the-loop validation, and structured stat

C++Python LangGraph Optimization Algorithms Hill Climbing Atomese MeTTa ComboReduct