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Yeabsira Kayel

@yeabsirakayel

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Animation-specialist Frontend Developer focused on high-performance, accessible Next.js experiences.

Ethiopia

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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking remote or hybrid frontend roles (full-time or freelance) focusing on animation-led interfaces, performance engineering, and ownership of design systems with opportunities to lead and mentor.

I am a frontend developer with 3+ years building production Next.js frontends and design systems, specializing in animations, performance optimization, and SEO-friendly implementations. I lead frontend teams, mentor engineers, and deliver reusable component libraries that reduced development time by ~30% while consistently achieving top Lighthouse scores.

My background in UI/UX enables a smooth Figma-to-code workflow, and I frequently implement GSAP and Framer Motion for scroll-based and micro-interaction animations. I handle end-to-end frontend responsibilities including CI/CD, Vercel deployments, CMS integrations, payment flows, and accessibility (WCAG) improvements for international and local clients.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Lead Frontend Developer

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Digital Addis

Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 2 months)

Led frontend architecture and delivery for agency projects using Next.js and Tailwind, implemented a reusable component library that reduced development time by ~30% and delivered sites with Lighthouse scores up to Performance 99, Best Practices 100, SEO 100.

Next.js React TypeScript Tailwind Framer Motion Performance Optimization Accessibility CI CD

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Freelance Frontend Engineer

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International Clients

Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 2 months)

Contracted to build bespoke Next.js frontends and integrations including CMS, payment flows, and Vercel deployments; responsible for performance tuning and SEO optimizations for multiple international clients.

Next.js React TypeScript Sanity CMS PostgreSQL Vercel SEO Deployment