Kiya Kebe Dibaba-kiyakebe
Adama, Ethiopia
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EDUCATION
BSc in Computer Science and Engineering
06/2022 – 07/2024 | Adama, Ethiopia
Adama Science and Technology University
Relevant Courses: Database, Software Requirement, software Architecture and Design, Data Communication
and computer Networking, Advanced Programing, Design and Analysis of Algorithms, Operating System
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Competitive Programming and Coding Academy
12/2023 – present | Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Africa to Silicon Valley | A2SV - Backed by Google
A2SV graduate with a strong foundation in data structures and algorithms (Solved 900+ problems on
Leetcode
and Codeforces
) and hands-on experience in frontend development (1 real-world projects
solving challenging problems for Africa)
A2SV placed 60+ students at top-tech companiessuch as Google, Bloomberg, Databricks, Amazon,
LinkedIn,and Square in the last four years.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Frontend and React Native Developer
09/2024 – 05/2025 | Adama, Ethiopia
Xyber Labs Technology Solution
Developed a telemedicine application for Liyana Care.
Lead the development of both frontend and mobile app development with latest technologies, ensuring timely
delivery and adherence to project standards.
Technologies used: NextJS for the frontend and React Native for the Mobile, Typescript for type safety.
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Software Engineer Intern
07/2024 – 09/2024 | Adama, Ethiopia
Eskalate
Developed a bank dashboard
to provide users with a more convenient way to manage their banking
activities.
Focused on delivering an interactive and responsive web interface, ensuring compatibility with over 80% of
modern devices.
Reviewed code for quality assurance resulted in 15% increased efficiency, ensuring adherence to best
practices and high standards.
Conducted 10+ user interviews to assess feasibility and market fit for the project, providing actionable
insights that informed product development.
Technologies used: Nextjs, Typescript, Redux, NextAuth, Shadcn, Zod, Jest, Cypress
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Frontend Developer and AI integration
03/2025 – 05/2025 | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Zulu Tech
Contributed to the development of the Client and Admin dashboard for a leading real estate lending platform
Lend with Aloha,
specializing in various loan types such as Fix and Flip and DSCR Loans.
Led the architectural design and development of a web-based admin dashboard for a comprehensive
remittance application called hakin Express .
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SKILLS
Programming languages — Python Javascript Typescript C++ Java | Framework / Libraries —
Next.js React.js NestJs Express Fast API React Native (Expo) | Database — MongoDB
PostgressSQl MySql | Testing — Jest Cypress | Platforms — Github Figma Jira/Trello
ACHIEVEMENTS
1st place, CPD Cup 2023/2024 CSEC ASTU || Adama
06/10/2024
Science and Technology University
Secured 1st place by outperforming over 32 top-performing students in a 4-round knockout, being the first to
solve all problems.
Certificate of Achievement
12/05/2023
A2SV (Africa to Silicon Valley)
AI for Impact Hackathon Semi-Finalist.
A2SV AI for Impact Hackathon is the largest hackathon in Africa, with over 4,000 participants from across
the continent.
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LEADERSHIP AND EXTRA-CURRICULARS
EtCPC (Ethiopian Collegiate Programming Contest),
05/2024 – present | Adama, Ethiopia
Coordinator
Successfully organized EtCPC 2024 at Adama Science and Technology University, attracting over 700
participants.
We have achieving a 60% increase in participation compared to the previous year.
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CSEC ASTU (Computer Science and Engineering Club
08/2023 – 05/2025 | Adama, Ethiopia
ASTU), President, PR, Mentor
Oversaw 5 divisions: development, cybersecurity, data science, competitive programming, and capacity
building and helped two CSEC-ASTU
teams qualify for the ACPC Competition .
Contributed to a 20% increase in club success by efficiently managing more than 150 members.
Arranged 4+ seminars with successfully, drawing in more than 500 attendees.
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