CHERNET BALA

Irving, Texas *****

641-***-**** ad4jdr@r.postjobfree.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chernetbalcha

JAVA FULL STACK DEVELOPER

Software Development Life Cycle Web Services Java Programming Design Patterns OOPS

User Interface Front / Back End Database Development Data Structures & Collections

Languages: Java, JavaScript, TypeScript

Web: HTML5, CSS3, React, AJAX, jQuery, Bootstrap, PHP, EJS, EJX, JWT

Web Services: RESTful (JSON)

Web/App Servers: Apache

Frameworks: Angular, Mongoose, NodeJS, Express, Spring Boot, Hibernate (JPQL), Jasmine, Junit

Databases: MySQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, JDBC

Design Patterns: Singleton, MVC, Factory, Dependency Injection (IOC), Observer, Microservices

SDLC: Agile, RAD

Tools: GitHub, Eclipse, VS Code, IntelliJ, StarUML, Visio, Draw.IO, Postman, Docker, Maven, Jira, Figma, Apache Kafka, Chart.js

Platforms: Windows, AWS, GCP (Google Map)

Big Data: Weka

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Remotasks, Remote September 2023 - Present

Advanced Coder – AI Training.

Evaluating the quality of AI-generated code, including human-readable summaries of rationale

Solve coding problems, writing functional and efficient code.

Writing robust test cases to confirm code works efficiently and effectively.

Wolaita Sodo University, Remote October 2022 - September 2023

Software Engineer.

Streamlined development processes by implementing Java Spring Boot for the back end, resulting in a 30% reduction in bug-related issues and improved overall system stability and reliability.

Developed REST API endpoints for seamless data exchange, elevating system connectivity and enabling flexible integrations; reduced data transfer time by 40% and enhanced overall system performance.

Spearheaded the seamless transition of all microservices and Lambda functions to AWS cloud infrastructure, utilizing Jenkins CI/CD pipelines to optimize deployment process; achieved an impressive 50% reduction in time-to-market, enabling faster delivery of new features and enhancements.

Wolaita Sodo University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia November 2021 - October 2022

Software Engineer.

Developed a secure Java Spring Boot system and REST API to automate pharmaceutical services in the institution, resulting in a 40% reduction in medication dispensing errors while ensuring data integrity and compliance.

Orchestrated the transition to Docker containerization, revolutionizing the deployment process and enabling seamless scalability; reduced downtime by 60% and achieved 75% improvement in resource utilization.

Designed an automated patient card system using Node.js, Express, JSON and MySQL; streamlined patient registration process, reducing check-in time by 50% and improving data accuracy by eliminating manual entry errors.

Implemented rigorous testing protocols with Junit, Jasmine, and Postman, guaranteeing reliability and usability across different devices, leading to a 30% reduction in user-reported bugs and enhanced customer satisfaction.

Coached 5 junior developers and launched a mentorship program for new joiners in the institution.

Jinka University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia November 2019 – October 2021

Full Stack developer

Engineered a high-performance Java-based backend infrastructure utilizing Spring Boot, Hibernate, JWT; seamlessly integrated PostgreSQL, JDBC, JPQL resulting in a remarkable 50% reduction in API response time.

Created a responsive frontend using Angular and Bootstrap, leading to a 25% enhancement in user experience.

Collaborated with the team using Agile, Jira and GitHub, achieving 100% on-time project milestone delivery.

Engineered a comprehensive attendance tracking system utilizing Node.js, Express.js, Socket.io, and MongoDB, resulted in a 50% reduction in administrative workload and improved accuracy in tracking student attendance for both physical and virtual classes.

Leveraged Chart.js to transform raw attendance data into clear and concise visual reports, empowering stakeholders to analyze attendance trends, make data-driven decisions, and achieve a 30% increase in event revenue.

Hawassa University, Hawassa, Ethiopia January 2017 – September 2019

Software Developer.

Prepared a task distribution system using HTML, JavaScript, PHP, Apache, MySQL, CSS, resulting in better organizational productivity and efficiency by 15%.

Created rigorous testing protocols, identifying, and resolving critical software issues; boosted system functionality by 50% and better team productivity.

Continuously gathered user and stakeholder feedback, refining the system's usability, resulting in a 30% improvement in user satisfaction.

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Computer Science

Maharishi International University – Fairfield, Iowa

Bachelor of Science in Information Systems

Hawassa University – Hawassa, Ethiopia

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