Software Developer & AI

Engineer

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Full Stack
Frontend
RAG Systems
LLMs
AI Chatbots
Backend

Full-stack developer turned AI engineer, building intelligent AI solutions, RAG systems, LLM fine-tuning, and digital experiences with scalable web architectures and modern tech. Skilled in React, Next.js, and Node.js, I deliver clean, efficient, and impactful products.

About Me

Technical Skills

Software development & Ai Engineering expertise

Frontend

Modern UI/UX development

90%

Backend

Server-side development

85%

Database

Data management & design

80%

LLMs

Language model fundamentals

50%

RAG Systems

Document retrieval & Q&A

50%
3+
Years
5+
Projects
15+
Technologies

AI & Full-Stack Developer

I am an AI-focused full-stack developer passionate about building intelligent, scalable applications that combine modern web technologies with advanced AI solutions. With experience in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Next.js, and AI frameworks like LangChain and Hugging Face, I specialize in designing and deploying production-ready systems.

My work spans web development, enterprise AI deployment, and generative AI applications. I enjoy solving complex problems, optimizing performance, and creating seamless digital experiences while continuously learning and exploring cutting-edge AI technologies like LLMs and RAG systems.

Current Focus Areas

Programming

Python, JavaScript, TypeScript

AI & LLM Tools

OpenAI API, LangChain, Hugging Face, RAG Systems

Web & Full-Stack

React, Next.js, Node.js, REST APIs, Tailwind CSS

Cloud & DevOps

Firebase, Docker, CI/CD, Git, Agile/Scrum

Learning Goals

Complete the Tensor/Agentic AI program and implement production-ready AI projects
Master LLM fine-tuning, prompt engineering, and RAG system integration
Enhance full-stack skills with scalable architectures and modern web frameworks
Growing
Skill Development
Active
Continuous Learning
My Journey

Professional Experience

Full Stack Developer & Trainer

Digital Opportunity Trust
Full-time
Jun 2024 - Present
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Train refugees and host communities in full-stack web development and AI application development. Conduct code reviews and mentor learners to improve coding practices and project delivery.

Key Achievements:

  • Trained 30+ learners in full-stack development and AI integration with practical, job-ready projects
  • Improved team code quality and delivery speed through structured code reviews
  • Automated internal workflows, reducing manual processing by 30%

AI Trainer

Digital Opportunity Trust
Seasonal
Apr 2025 - Present
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (Hybrid)

Deliver Generative AI workshops and training sessions on LLMs, LangChain, and Hugging Face, empowering learners with practical AI skills. Design visual-first curricula for non-technical audiences.

Key Achievements:

  • Delivered AI workshops with 40% higher engagement compared to previous sessions
  • Created beginner-friendly, visual-first AI curriculum for diverse learner groups
  • Introduced learners to prompt engineering, LLM applications, and RAG systems

UI Lead / Front-End Engineer

Jedan Technology Solutions
Full-time
Dec 2022 - Nov 2024
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Led UI/UX design and front-end development for multilingual dashboards and LMS tools. Built scalable CRUD dashboards with export/print capabilities and Amharic/Oromiffa localization.

Key Achievements:

  • Reduced admin workload by 25% through efficient dashboard design
  • Optimized API calls with backend team, improving load speed by 20%
  • Enhanced accessibility with multi-language support (Amharic & Oromiffa)

Front-End Software Engineer

Jedan Technology Solutions
Full-time
Dec 2022 - Feb 2024
Remote

Developed multi-vendor e-commerce platform UI, integrating Django backend and optimizing API performance. Built reusable components for faster feature development.

Key Achievements:

  • Redesigned e-commerce UI to enhance user flow and boost conversions
  • Reduced page load times by ~20% through optimized backend integration
  • Developed reusable React components, cutting feature build time by 15%

Full Stack Web Development Trainee

Evangadi Tech (USA)
Trainee
May 2021 - Aug 2022
Remote

Completed hands-on MERN stack training, building production-ready projects in a collaborative remote environment.

Key Achievements:

  • Built and deployed multiple MERN stack applications with practical project experience
  • Collaborated effectively in remote team settings
My Portfolio

Featured Projects

Ellul Events

Ellul Events

Full-Stack

Event registration platform with a landing page, admin dashboard, and user-friendly interface.

Next.js
TailwindCSS
Shadcn
Prisma
PostgreSQL
Easy Scholarship

Easy Scholarship

Full-Stack

Scholarship matching platform built with modern web stack, offering a responsive and clean UI.

React.js
Remix
MongoDB
Node.js
Express.js
Ellul Events

Ellul Events

Front-End

Event registration platform with a landing page, admin dashboard, and user-friendly interface.

Next.js
TailwindCSS
Shadcn
Prisma
PostgreSQL
Easy Scholarship

Easy Scholarship

Front-End

Scholarship matching platform built with modern web stack, offering a responsive and clean UI.

React.js
Remix
MongoDB
Node.js
Express.js
E-commerce Website

E-commerce Website

Full-Stack

Feature-rich e-commerce platform with cart system, PayPal integration, and responsive UI.

React
Next.js
Tailwind CSS
Context API
PayPal
What I Offer

Web Development & AI Solutions Services

Web & Full-Stack Development

Designing and building modern, scalable web applications using React, Next.js, Node.js, and cloud technologies.

Frontend & Backend Development
REST & GraphQL API Integration
Responsive UI & UX Design

AI Solutions

Building intelligent AI applications and systems that automate processes and enhance business operations.

Custom AI Solutions
Automation & Optimization
AI System Integration
Enterprise AI Applications

RAG & Conversational AI

Developing retrieval-augmented generation systems and conversational AI for enterprise and web applications.

Enterprise RAG Systems
Conversational AI Platforms
Knowledge Base Integration
Multi-modal AI Assistants
Client Feedback

What People Say

"Working with Abnet was excellent. He’s skilled in React and Node.js, delivering high-quality work quickly and on time. His creative problem-solving improved our platform significantly, and his consistent dedication stood out throughout the project."

Abrham Wube

Abrham Wube

Co-founder of Easy-Scholarship

"Abnet delivered my website within the required time, even though I was in a rush and frequently reminded him to finish before the deadline. He managed communication well and delivered on time. I appreciate his professionalism and openness to making changes to the website. We are currently working on another project together."

Nardos Mekuria

Nardos Mekuria

CEO of Ellul Events

Get In Touch

Let's Connect

Ready to Start Something Amazing?

Whether you need a custom web application, help scaling your product, or a full-stack developer you can rely on — I’d love to hear from you. Let’s build something great together.

dev.abnetmelaku@gmail.com
+251 967 163 895
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia