Kitessa F. Tefera
Full-Stack Developer, specializing in building backend systems, and AI-enabled applications with modern technologies.
Who I Am
I'm a Software Engineer passionate about building scalable backend systems, modern web applications, and AI-powered solutions that create real impact.
My work spans the full development lifecycle, from designing APIs and databases to crafting responsive user interfaces and deploying applications to production. I'm always exploring new technologies and best practices to build software that is fast, secure, and built to scale.
Frontend
Backend
Tools & Platforms
Selected Projects
A collection of recent work showcasing various technical skills and problem-solving approaches.
Seralink
Backend Engineer | AI Engineer
Seralink is an AI-enabled platform to connect clients and taskers through verification systems and transparent marketplace.
Akil
Mobile Developer
Akil is a unified platform connecting youth with jobs, internships, and volunteering opportunities.
SpendWise
Backend Engineer
An expense tracking application with financial insights, reminders, lending management, and an analytics dashboard.
ResQ
Full-stack Developer | AI Engineer
ResQ is a real-time emergency coordination platform designed to reduce critical delays in hospital response systems while providing AI-powered decision support for healthcare professionals.
Symo
Mobile Developer | Full-stack Developer
A carpooling platform built with a microservices architecture to connect drivers and riders efficiently through scalable backend services, real-time communication, and secure authentication.
Safik AI
Backend Engineer | AI Engineer
Safik AI is a context-aware platform using RAG with Next.js and FastAPI to deliver intelligent, data-driven responses from company knowledge bases.
PassMe
Mobile Developer | Product Manager
PassMe is a language translation assistant built for international travelers. It generates contextual question-and-answer pairs in the destination country's language to help users prepare for airport, immigration, and everyday travel conversations.
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Education
Academic and professional training background.
Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering
May, 2022 – Jun, 2026Jimma University
My academic background in software engineering focused on problem-solving, system design, and building real-world applications. During his studies, he worked extensively on full-stack, backend, mobile, and AI-driven projects, applying theory directly to production-style systems.
Highlights
Achievements
- Built production-level software projects
- Graduated with distinction
- Campus Director, Hult Prize Jimma University
- Division Leader, SPEC-JiT
- Winner, Venture Meda Jimma University AI Hackathon
Remote Education Program
Jan, 2025 – Feb, 2026A2SV | Africa to Silicon Valley
An intensive engineering program centered on data structures, algorithms, and real-world software engineering practices. The program emphasized strong problem-solving skills, system thinking, and preparation for global-level technical interviews.
Highlights
Achievements
- Completed 300+ LeetCode problems
- Selected for the A2SV Remote Education Program
- Collaborated on team software engineering projects
Let's work together
I'm always interested in hearing about new projects and opportunities. Whether you have a question or just want to say hi, feel free to reach out.
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