Kirubel Tesfaye
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SKILLS
Languages: Dart, Swift, Kotlin, JavaScript, TypeScript, Clojure, ClojureScript, Reagent, Python, CSS, HTML, Java Technologies: React, React Native, Node.js (Node), Angular, AWS, Firebase, Jenkins, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL, Python, Bash, Docker, Git, Github, New Relic, Splunk, Java, UxCam, GCP, Kubernetes Additional Skills: Accessibility Design Best Practices, Performance Optimization, Scrum, Mentoring, Team Leadership Software Engineering: Functional Programming, Object Oriented Programming, Software Architecture, Test-Driven Development, Design Patterns, Domain Driven Design, Agile Software Development EXPERIENCE
Senior Software Developer August 2021 – Present
Pyramid Consulting Nationwide Mutual Insurance Columbus, OH
● Optimized the Flutter-based mobile app, addressing performance bottlenecks and enhancing performance by 30%, leading to a 25% boost in user retention
● Developed an advanced search feature, collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, design, and test, resulting in a 70% reduction in friction for finding desired features
● Spearheaded the creation of a rollover feature for transferring funds from external accounts, achieving 40% user adoption and generating an additional $6M in revenue
● Mentored junior developers on Flutter best practices, conducting code reviews and facilitating knowledge-sharing sessions, enhancing team productivity and code quality
● Implemented comprehensive automated testing suites using Flutter’s framework, reducing production bugs by 35% and boosting development efficiency, leading to faster release cycles and higher-quality updates
● Expanded the user base to over 110,000 active users by continuously enhancing app features and user experience, driving increased engagement
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Full-Stack Developer & Co-Founder, JazaCash
● Co-founded and engineered a platform to provide zero-interest loans to unbanked individuals, to enhance financial accessibility, equity, and support for underserved communities
● Designed and developed a user-friendly web interface using ClojureScript, reagent, and re-frame, ensuring a responsive and accessible user experience
● Conducted extensive user research and collaborated with stakeholders to gather requirements and feedback to iterate on and improve features and financial offerings
Tech Lead, DevLaunchers Volunteers
● Directed the complete redesign and re-architecting of the user onboarding process using React Native, working alongside various teams to implement intuitive solutions, resulting in a 50% increase in user retention
● Directed a team of 4 developers, fostering a collaborative environment and implementing effective development strategies, which resulted in a 15% reduction in project delivery time
● Revamped development workflows by implementing agile methodologies and continuous integration practices, thereby boosting overall project efficiency by 25%
● Overhauled the creation and maintenance of comprehensive technical documentation, making it clear and accessible, effectively reducing onboarding time for new members by 20%
● Promoted the adoption of best practices and cutting-edge technologies, fostering an innovative and forward-thinking team culture
EDUCATION
Hamilton College – Bachelor of Science with a double major in Computer Science and Art May 2021