BTAbout Blen
I'm a full-stack software engineer with a strong foundation in AI, cybersecurity, and backend systems. I've built and led scalable solutions using technologies like React, Node.js, Django, Go, and PostgreSQL—spanning fintech, ed-tech, and internal tools.
As Head of Academy for Remote Education at A2SV, I managed a team of 20 to support 100+ students across 20 countries, improving learning experiences and operational efficiency. I also contributed to product strategy and development for Dime, a remittance platform serving the African diaspora.
My work blends deep technical skills with leadership, education, and social impact. I'm passionate about building systems that are secure, user-centered, and scalable.
Amharic
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Remote only
Primarily works remotely
Experience
- UpworkFull-Stack Developer FreelancingJanuary 2024 - Today (2 years and 5 months)• Improved code quality to SonarQube 'A' rating with 91.6% test coverage and 0 security issues• Developed an organization-wide Quality Assurance managing web application for multiple users with Django and Angular.
- Africa toSiliconValleyLead Software Engineer and Head of AcademyDecember 2022 - December 2024 (2 years)Addis Ababa, Ethiopia• Developed structured epics, sprints, and code reviews to deliver project milestones efficiently.• Onboarded 12 developers in 1 week by writing clear documentation.• Maintained clean codebases in Golang and React.• Built and maintained scalable full-stack web apps using Vue, Angular, Node.js, and AI chatbots;• Integrated REST APIs and built a website that handled nearly 5,000 event registrations and 2,000+ daily visits.• Led cross-functional teams to execute a remote tech-education program for 100+ students across 20 African countries.
- EskalateBackend DeveloperApril 2022 - March 2023 (11 months)Addis Ababa, Ethiopia• Built an $8000 Award Winning full stack project (Atrons) to help students share study materials.• Judged by Jelani Nelson, Ricardo Baeza-Yates• Authentication using Firebase, Node Js, Unit testing using Jest.• Improved API response times by 25% by optimizing query handling and controller logic.
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Education
- M.S. Internet of Things andUniversity of Lille2025M.S. Internet of Things and
- B.S.Addis Ababa University2023B.S.