Tamiru Alemnew
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Education
BSc in Software Engineering
Addis Ababa University
• GPA: 3.8/4.0
Competitive Programming and Coding Academy
Expected – Jun 2026
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Jul 2023 – Oct 2024
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Africa to Silicon Valley | A2SV - Backed by Google
• Built a solid foundation in data structures and algorithms (Solved 1,000+ problems on platforms on Codeforces and LeetCode ) ,
and acquired hands-on experience in backend development through an intensive year-long program
• A2SV has placed 60+ students at top-tech companies like Google, Bloomberg, Databricks, Amazon, and LinkedIn within five years
Experience
Backend Developer
Mar 2024 – Present
Addis Ababa , Ethiopia
4K Labs - Research laboratory
• Led a team of 8 developers in developing and deploying the main website, establishing a comprehensive digital presence for engagement
and operational support. Maintained 100% uptime and supported 30,000+ monthly users
• Designed a REST API using Go and PostgreSQL, achieving sub-2ms latency
• Re-engineered database queries and indexing, resulting in a 40% reduction in response time
• Implemented JWT authentication for API security, enhancing protection against unauthorized access
Software Engineer
Aug 2023 – Mar 2024
Arez Armada - Global Talent Network
Miami, Florida, USA (Remote)
• Architected a 70,000+ LOC modular software foundation for the core platform, accelerating development time and integrating five
critical features within a quarter in agile environment
• Streamlined deployment with GitHub Actions CI/CD, cutting deployment time by 15% and boosting release frequency by 30%
• Developed responsive web interfaces in React using lazy loading and code splitting to reduce page load times by 25%
Student Trainer
Sep 2023 – Oct 2023
Orange - A multinational telecommunications corporation
Gaborone, Botswana (Remote)
• Guided 500+ learners from Botswana in an online Python programming course, fostering an inclusive virtual learning environment
• Achieved a 95% completion rate and inspired 30% to pursue further computer science studies
Software Engineer - Intern
Mar 2023 – Jul 2023
Ethioware - EdTech Initiative
Addis Ababa , Ethiopia
• Refactored legacy codebase and integrated 5 new interactive features using React and TypeScript, increasing weekly traffic by 1,000+
visitors and improving user session retention
• Engineered reusable component libraries and custom hooks with TypeScript, standardizing UI elements across the application
• Optimized global state management using Redux, reducing redundant API calls by 30%
Technical Skills
Languages: Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Go, Java, C/C++ Frameworks: React, Next.js, Express.js, Django, Flutter
Libraries and Tools: Git, Docker, Redis, Linux/Unix, Redux
Databases: MongoDB (NoSQL), SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL)
Projects
TalentLink Platform | React, Next.js, Node.js, Redux, Tailwind CSS, Calendly, Stripe
Dec 2023 – Feb 2024
• Led a team of 5 developers to build a comprehensive web application that streamlined recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and management
processes, with integrated AI-driven recommendations for 3x more accurate client-developer matching
• Developed and integrated various web pages and APIs with data fetching optimizations to improve performance
ConnectHub | Node.js, Socket.IO, WebRTC, PeerJS, JavaScript, HTML, CSS
Oct 2023 – Nov 2023
• Built a real time peer-to-peer video, audio, and chat platform using WebRTC and Socket.IO, enabling seamless, low-latency collaboration
for multiple users across devices
• Created a user-friendly interface with intuitive audio and video controls, improving user engagement
Leadership and Extracurricular
Founder and CEO, Educational community | Community Building, Mentorship
Jan 2020 – Present
• Launched and scaled a Telegram educational community with 75,000+ active members, providing essential CS and IT resources
• Provided mentorship to 5,000+ members through Q&A sessions and group discussions
• Curated and shared 200+ educational resources, including interactive tutorials and guides
Achievements
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Ranked in the top 0.0001% of 600,000+ students in the National University Entrance Exam (2021); recognized by the city Mayor
Ranked 4th among Ethiopia’s top GitHub users by Committers.top, with 13+ project contributions in the past year
Awarded Best A2SVIAN of Phase 2 Education 2023/2024 for consistent top contest performance and problem-solving excellence
