As a Senior Software Engineer at IKEA, I leverage my expertise in cloud computing and payments to design and deliver advanced software applications that enhance customer experience and drive business growth. With over four years of experience, I excel in developing, testing, and deploying scalable and secure solutions using technologies like Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), MySQL, and PostgreSQL. I have a strong background in product development, lean and agile methodologies, and continuous integration and delivery. My passion lies in learning new skills, improving code quality, and solving complex problems. I also consult Channel ICT Solutions PLC based in Ethiopia in their IaC on GitLab

SKILLS

• Cloud Application Development
• Cloud Management
• Custom Software Development
• Application Development
• Web Development
• Software Testing
• SaaS Development
• Database Development
• Cybersecurity
• Project Management

WORK EXPERIENCE

IKEA – Senior Software Engineer (May 2022 – Present)

• Design and deliver software applications to enhance customer experience.
• Develop, test, and deploy scalable solutions using GKE, MySQL, and PostgreSQL.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand user needs and define product vision.
• Implement best practices and standards in software development.

Paga – Software Development Team Lead (Sep 2012 – Jul 2020)

• Crafting the right architecture to solve the problem at hand!

EDUCATION

BSc Computer Science Adama University, 2009

PROJECTS

Tomar; an Open-Source EMSE to ESME Router Oct 2016 – Present

• Developed a Spring Boot ESME to ESME Simulator using Apache Camel SMPP component.
• Utilized SMPPSim as an SMSC to route messages between ESME instances.
• Designed for use with specific source and destination numbers, with potential for dynamic extension.

Android Web-Service App Jan 2013 – Present

• Created an Android app to intercept SMS messages, parse content, fetch information from a web server, and reply to the sender.

AT&T Command Processor API Aug 2012 – Present

• Developed an API in C# to process AT commands for specific cellphones.

Android Ge’ez Clock Widget May 2011 – Present

• Designed a Ge’ez clock widget for Android.