Zelalem Getachew

Full-Stack Mobile & Web Developer

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | +251 924 561 527 | zmekonnen44@gmail.com

Professional Summary

Full-Stack Developer with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering and over 4 years of experience in web and mobile development. Proficient in JavaScript, Typescript, React, React Native, Node.js, Ruby on Rails, and PostgreSQL. Successfully delivered 25+ projects, focusing on scalability, user experience, and team collaboration.

Technical Skills

Frontend: JavaScript, Typescript, React, Redux, Next.js, SCSS, Bootstrap

Backend: Node.js, Express, Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL, MongoDB

Mobile: React Native, Android Studio

Tools: Docker, Git, GitHub, Heroku, Netlify, Jest, Cypress

Methods: Agile, Responsive Design, TDD, Remote Collaboration

Soft Skills

Mentoring, Code Reviews, Team Leadership

Key Achievements

• Developed and published 2 cross-platform mobile apps with 1,000+ downloads.
• Delivered 25+ projects, ensuring scalability and user-centric design.
• Mentored 15+ junior developers, improving code quality and productivity.
• Completed 1,300+ hours of intensive remote learning in full-stack development.

Work Experience

Full-Stack Developer (Freelance) | January 2024 – Present

• Designed and built scalable web and mobile applications using React, Node.js, and PostgreSQL.
• Collaborated with remote teams to deliver projects on time and within scope.

Microverse — Student Project Reviewer | August 2022 – Present

• Reviewed 200+ projects, ensuring high code quality and best practices.
• Provided actionable feedback, improving junior developers’ coding standards.

Microverse — Mentor (Volunteer) | August 2022 – Present

• Guided mentees on best coding practices, motivation, and career growth.
• Enhanced project efficiency by 30% through refactoring recommendations.

Simplatec IT Solution — Front-End Developer | March 2020 – February 2023

• Developed 10+ responsive websites with cross-browser compatibility.
• Debugged critical issues and maintained clean, well-documented code.

Meles Zenawi Foundation — Course Instructor | July 2018 – August 2019

• Trained 50+ students in algorithms, programming, and teamwork.
• Designed coding challenges to improve problem-solving skills.

Education

Microverse | Remote Full-Stack Web Development Program | January 2022 – September 2022

• Completed 1,300+ hours of training in software development and remote collaboration.
• Tech Stack: Ruby, Rails, JavaScript, React, Redux.

Addis Ababa University | BSc, Electrical and Computer Engineering | September 2015 – December 2020

• Relevant Coursework: C++, OOP, Data Structures, Algorithms, Software Engineering.

Certifications

• Microverse Ruby on Rails Module
• Responsive Web Design (FreeCodeCamp)
• Python for Data Science (IBM)

Projects

Property Management System | GitHub Link

• Web app for managing properties using Express.js, React, and PostgreSQL.
• Impact: Streamlined property tracking for small businesses.

Kube Comic Book | GitHub Link

• E-commerce platform for comic book sales built with React, Redux, and Node.js.
• Impact: Improved user engagement by 40% with intuitive UI/UX.

Abyssinia Tour | GitHub Link

• Tour management system built with Express.js, Sequelize, and React.
• Impact: Automated booking workflows for travel agencies.

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