Robel Tesfaye Gebre-
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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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EDUCATION
Competitive Programming and Coding Academy
Nov 2023 – present | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Africa To Silicon Valley | A2SV - Backed by Google
A2SV upskills African students and places them with top tech companies like Google, Bloomberg, Amazon, and LinkedIn. Over 60
students placed in the last four years.
A2SV provided me with a solid foundation in data structures and algorithms (having solved over 700 problems on LeetCode and
Codeforces) and practical experience in backend development.
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Bachelors of Science in Software Engineering
Jun 2021 – present | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Addis Ababa Institute of Technology(College under Addis Ababa University)
Top 9th university in Africa
Relevant Courses: Machine Learning, Distributed Systems, Operating Systems, Web Application Development, and Software Project
Management.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Web and backend developer
Sep 2023 – Jul 2024 | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Black Bridge Technologies
Led the integration of 10 distinct HR processes into a unified system, enhancing operational efficiency and decreasing administrative
workload by approximately 30 hours each week for the entire department.
Built AI-driven exam system: Implemented an online exam platform using facial recognition technology, ensuring exam integrity and
reducing misuse by 90%.
Engineered a scalable training program infrastructure, enabling real-time course progress tracking for 50+ concurrent users and
automating certification delivery.
Technologies Used: TypeScript, Node.js, Next.js, Firebase, MongoDB
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PROJECTS
Bit-Torrent
Feb 2024 – Feb 2024
Devised a command-line torrent client in Go, using the BitTorrent protocol to facilitate 10+ concurrent file downloads and uploads.
Leveraged Go’s concurrency and networking features to achieve up to 20% faster transfer speeds compared to traditional clients.
Technologies used: Go
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Hibirlink
Jun 2024 – Jun 2024
Enhanced Ecommerce platform
Designed a high-performance all-in-one e-commerce platform during the A2SV Hackathon.
Optimized backend integration and frontend efficiency to ensure seamless functionality and fast load times
Executed the frontend for Hibirlink using animated UI and managed state with Redux, supporting 3 core features—delivery, auction, and
integrated product & service offerings.
Technologies used: Next.js, Javascript, Redux, MongoDB
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Campus Journey
May 2023 – Jun 2023
Orchestrated designing and implementing user interfaces for Campus Journey, a Flutter-based app for college students, delivering features
like lost and found, giveaways, and a notice board, resulting in 90% user satisfaction in UI feedback.
Technologies used: Flutter, Dart, MongoDB
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SKILLS
Frontend development — Python | Typescript | Next.js
Backend Development — Go | Node.js
Database — MongoDB | MySQL |
Firebase
ACHIEVEMENTS
Secured 3rd place out of 54 teams in a 10-day A2SV Hackathon by developing a web app to enhance e-commerce platforms and won 360$
prize money.
Top 0.2% out of 340,000+ students in Ethiopia and highest scorer from my secondary school in the University Entrance Examination.
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LEADERSHIP & EXTRACURRICULAR
Club Lead, Abugida Coders club
Oct 2023 – present | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Discord-Based Coding Community
Organized and coordinated multiple hackathons and coding competitions, engaging over 50+ coders and promoting a collaborative
environment for problem-solving and innovation.
Launched experience-sharing sessions, guiding members through coding challenges and real-world projects, exchanging insights in
algorithms, frontend development, and learning from peers’ experiences.
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