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ZELALEM MEKONNEN

Proven Leadership

Web Development

Complex Problem Solving

I’m a developer with a BS in computer engineering who appreciates clean code, teamwork, and collaboration. I’ve worked on Front-end and Full-Stack projects using a variety of frameworks, languages, and technologies. Working with developers from five different time zones has enabled me to exhibit my competence in remote collaboration and pair programming. I’ve created over 25 projects utilizing various technologies such as JavaScript, Typescript, React, Redux.js, Node.js, Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL, and others.

SKILLS

Front-End:|HTML|CSS|SASS|Javascript|React|Next JS|Redux|Tailwind

Back-End:| RESTAPI| Ruby| Ruby on Rails| NodeJs| Express| postgreSQL| MongoDB

Tools & Methods:| Git| GitHub| Heroku| Netlify| Responsive Design| CI/CD| TDD| Chrome Dev Tools

Professional:| Pair-Programming| Teamwork| Mentoring

EXPERIENCE

Microverse| Remote

Student Project Reviewer (Aug 2022 - Present)

  • Provided high-quality, consistent, and timely reviews to ensure the quality of professional projects of junior developers.
  • Assisted junior developers via Zoom and Slack.

Mentor (Volunteer) (Feb 2022 - Present)

  • Mentored junior web developers, providing technical support through code reviews.
  • Proposed improvements to code organization to improve code quality and overall performance.
  • Provided advice and tips on maintaining motivation to maintain longevity in the program.

SimplaTec IT Solutions PLC|Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Junior Front-end Developer (Mar 2020 - Feb 2022)

  • Developed production-ready, cross-browser, and responsive websites.
  • Collaborated with other developers to fix bugs in existing code and add features as needed.
  • Ensured that all code is well documented, reusable, efficient, and followed best practices.
  • Reviewed other developers code and participated in peer code reviews as necessary for the task at hand when prompted.
  • Developed and managed project plans while providing status updates to management.

MELES ZENAWI FOUNDATION|Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Course Instructor (Jul 2018 - Aug 2019)

  • Instructed algorithms and fundamentals of computer science to high school students.
  • Raised awareness of computer programming, as well as teamwork and communication skill.
  • Assisted students in solving easy programming problems, which boosted my problem-solving s Instructed high school students about algorithms and computer science.
EDUCATION

Microverse| Remote

Remote Full-stack Web Development Program, Full Time (Jan 2022 - Sep 2022)

  • Spent 1300+ hours mastering algorithms, data structures, and full-stack development while simultaneously developing projects with Ruby, Rails, JavaScript, React, and Redux.
  • Developed skills in remote pair-programming using GitHub, industry-standard git-flow, and daily standups to communicate and collaborate with international remote developers.
  • Provided advice and tips on maintaining motivation to maintain longevity in the program.

Addis Ababa University| Remote

BSc, Electrical and Computer Engineering (Sep 2015 - Dec 2020)

  • Took structural programming C++, OOP , data structures and algorithms, and software engineering courses.
  • GPA 3.08 out of 4.0.