Abdulwahid Hussen

Abdulwahid Hussen - - github.com/AbdulwahidHusein linkedin.com/in/abdulwahidhussen Adama, Ethiopia Software Engineer specializing in Generative AI and backend systems, with expertise in deploying AI-powered applications, optimizing largescale APIs, and leveraging cloud infrastructure. Proven ability to drive innovation through advanced problem-solving and system design. Professional Experience Generative AI Engineer, Amplitude Ventures 07/2023 – Present Engineered and deployed 3 core generative AI solutions, including a content creation tool used across a team of 15+ marketing specialists Designed and optimized prompts and workflows to enhance AI performance and relevance, achieving measurable improvements in response accuracy and user satisfaction. Implemented a RAG system by integrating a custom knowledge base of over 5,000 internal documents, enabling the model to provide highly specific answers and reducing escalations to support staff Deployed and maintained 10+ applications on AWS • • • • Full-Stack Developer, Eskalate Designed and implemented and tested over 50 scalable RESTful API endpoints in Go, serving as the backbone for three major user-facing features. Served as the backend point-of-contact for a team of 6 frontend developers, streamlining API integration and accelerating the launch of 4 major product updates. Conducted code reviews and mentored 4 junior developers, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing that elevated the team's code quality and development velocity. Analyzed system performance metrics to identify and resolve key bottlenecks, leading to a noticeably faster and more reliable user experience. • 02/2021 – 07/2024 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia • • • AI automation Engineer, AIHLPR Designed and automated workflows that reduced manual work and increased operational efficiency. Integrated AI models for large-scale data processing, improving accuracy and speed of analysis. Streamlined common industry operations by embedding generative AI into business processes, enabling faster decision-making and reduced overhead. 03/2024 – 01/2025 • • • Education Bachelor's degree in software engineering, Adama Science and Technology University CGPA: 3.9/4.0 Relevant Courses: Distributed Systems, Advanced Databases, System Engineering, Advanced Programming • 11/2021 – 05/2025 Adama, Ethiopia • Competitive Programming and Coding Academy, Africa To Silicon Valley | A2SV - Backed by Google Solved 1000+ problems on Leetcode and Codeforces Hands-on development experience Part of a program that placed 100+ students in top tech companies. • 12/2023 – present Adama, Ethiopia • • Skills Technical Skills Python, Golang, JavaScript, Java, C++,RESTful APIs, Django, Nextjs, Gin, React, React native, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB Soft Skills Leadership, Team Work, Agile Development, Mentoring. Side projects QuizMe (Generative AI Learning Platform) Developed an interactive learning platform incorporating adaptive quizzes and gamified elements, resulting in a 25% increase in student participation during virtual lessons, directly enhancing the overall educational experience. • Work Lens Developed a full-stack AI workspace using Next.js, Python, and MongoDB. Integrated APIs for over 5 third-party tools (like GitHub and Slack) to create a centralized hub for team workflows, featuring multi-model AI chat and usage analytics. • Achievements 2025 Qualified – ACPC (Africa & Arab Competitive Programming): Successfully qualified for the prestigious ACPC contest, demonstrating strong competitive programming abilities. Top 100 – EUEE University Entrance Exam: Ranked among the top 100 students nationwide, showcasing strong analytical and academic skills. A2SV Generative AI Hackathon (Africa Semi-finalist) – Led a team to develop a generative AI solution, placing in the top 10% out of 3000+ teams. • • • Abdulwahid Hussen -