Call me crazy, but I love seeing others happy and succeedingšŸ˜ŠšŸŽ‰!

Iā€™m Aklilu M.,

Software Engineer | Researcher | Youth Advocate

Iā€™m passionate about design with Figma and software development using React, Node.js, Django, and PHP, alongside research with R and Weka.

Two of my favorite daily activities are learning and teaching within my team and making a positive impact on the lives of others. That's why I launched Volunteer TechĀ®.

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7+

Years of Experience in software Development

5

research publications

35+

commercial Projects completed

50+

open source projects completed

80+

seminars and workshops presented

4

Certificates of Excellence in manuscript reviewing

2

gold medal awards in empowering others

10,000+

students taught

01 - SKILLS

Look at my Skills, Education and Employment Experiences

Research Tools

Weka

98

R

95

Weights & Biases

98

TensorFlow

98

Keras

99

Plotly

100

LaTeX

98

SPSS

90

EndNote

99

Software Dev't Tech-stacks

98

React / Django

98

Node.js / Express

98

MongoDB

98

SQL / MySQL

98

Tailwind CSS

90

Docker / AWS

98

Jest / Postman

98

Jasmine

95

Figma / Laravel

95

PostgreSQL

Education and Training

Impact Toolbox

Certificate of Social Impact Strategy

ā€¢ Major Courses: Problem identification, validation and description. Ideation and solution analysis. Crafting mission, vision, and core values. Developing a theory of change. Action planning. Risk assessment and mitigation strategies.

University of Gondar

MSc in Computer Science

ā€¢ Major Courses: Software Project Management, Object-oriented software Development, Advanced Database System, Advanced Computer Networking, Data mining, Research Methods.

Udacity

Certificate of Full-stack Application Dev't

ā€¢ Tech-stacks: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript revision, Tailwind CSS, React, Node.js, Express, MongoDB.

Bahir Dar University

BSc in Computer Science

ā€¢ Major Courses: Data Structures & Algorithm, Technical Report Writing, Computer Security, Analysis of Algorithms, Calculus, Linear Algebra, Systems Programming, Software Engineering, Computer Based Numerical -Analysis, Reasoning Skills.

Careers

Software Engineer

The Good Samaritans Network

ā€¢ Designed and implemented a dynamic web applications using React, Node.js, and PHP. Executed a content strategy that raised page views by 25%. Enhanced web accessibility, leading to a 40% increase in visitor retention.

Founder and Educator

Volunteer TechĀ®

ā€¢ Mentored 4000+ students in research projects and coding assignments. Collaborated with 50+ industry experts to deliver high-quality training sessions and workshops. Fostered positive relationships with 170+ volunteers and community partners.

Researcher

Self-employed

ā€¢ I conducted five research projects, all of which were published in four different reputable international journals. Additionally, I mentored over fifty five graduate researchers during their final year projects.

Amazing, super quick work! - Very prompt responses and great customer service. Aklilu understood exactly what I was looking for and was able to deliver great quality work with fast delivery. I plan on continue working with him!

Mark Franklin | The School of Life

a very cooperative person, and always willing to lend a hand, offer advice, and make excellent recommendations to raise the standard of the final product. Hope we will do more works together.

Elizabeth Thompson | Alpine Adventure Tours

Aklilu is very approachable, clear in communication, and fast in execution! I appreciate that he made sure to meet all objectives even though the task was tricky and initially seemed not feasible. Will definitely work with Aklilu again!

Alison Marc | Limepay

02 - SERVICES

Complete solutions from app design to web and cloud hosting, and Research

Conducting Research

Explore new ideas and provide clarity on complex topics.

  • + R
  • + Weka
  • + SPSS
  • + EndNote

Volunteering Service

Provide free services to empower and uplift those in need.

  • + Marginalized Youths
  • + Street Youths
  • + Those in Urgent Need
  • + NGOs

Design Web Applications

Design the architecture, structure, and functionality of apps.

  • + Figma
  • + Photoshop

Web Apps Development

Create responsive web apps that adapt to various devices.

  • + JavaScript/React
  • + Node.js/Express
  • + MongoDB/MySQL
  • + HTML/CSS/Bootstrap

Make Web Apps Secured

Implement robust security mechanisms for web apps.

  • + Cookies and Sessions
  • + JSON Web Tokens
  • + OAuth
  • + Auth Libraries

Host Apps on the Web

Seamlessly host your apps on the web for better accessibility.

  • + MERN apps
  • + PHP with MySQL apps
  • + Static apps

Deploy Apps on The Cloud

Deploy and optimize the performance, scalability, and reliability of apps.

  • + AWS
  • + Google Cloud
  • + Azure

Game Apps Development

From conceptualization to development, I bring your game ideas to life.

  • + JavaScript/React
  • + HTML5/CSS3
  • + Bootstrap5

03 - Projects and Research

Check out some of the projects and research I have worked on so far

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04 - BLOG

Check out some of the articles I wrote in the last few years

The Art of Crafting Scalable and Maintainable Code

Feb 15, 2023 | Best Practices

The Art of Crafting Scalable and Maintainable Code

In the world of software development, the quality of code can make or break a project
The Art of Debugging Code

May 17, 2023 | Best Practices

The Art of Debugging Code

In today's fast-paced development environments, where the complexity of software systems continues to grow, the ability to diagnose and resolve issues efficiently is paramount.

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The Impact of SE on Scientific Research

Jun 26, 2023 | My Experience

The Impact of SE on Scientific Research

The integration of software engineering into scientific research is revolutionizing how discoveries are made and shared.

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Project vs. Research: Understanding the Differences

Jan 16, 2023 | Fun facts

Project vs. Research: Understanding the Differences

In the realms of education, business, and science, the terms "project" and "research" are often used interchangeably, but they represent distinct concepts with unique characteristics.

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Goals of Being a Software Dev and Researcher

Jan 19, 2024 | Fun facts

Goals of Being a Software Dev and Researcher

In todayā€™s technology-driven world, the roles of software developers and researchers are increasingly vital. Both professions contribute significantly to innovation, problem-solving, and the advancement of knowledge.

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Balancing Speed and Quality in a Project

Aug 30, 2024 | Best Practices

Balancing Speed and Quality in a Project

In the fast-paced world of software development, developers often face the challenge of balancing speed and quality.

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Exploring SDLC Models: Best Practices and Pitfalls

Sep 03, 2024 | Best Practices

Exploring SDLC Models: Best Practices and Pitfalls

Highlighting best practices and common pitfalls associated with each SDLC models.

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Mentoring New Programmers: Empowering Through Teaching

Sep 17, 2024 | Best Practices

Mentoring New Programmers: Empowering Through Teaching

Mentoring junior developers goes beyond offering quick fixes; itā€™s about empowering them to tackle problems independently and transforming confusion into confidence.

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Unlocking the Power of DOM Manipulation

Sep 18, 2024 | Fun facts

Unlocking the Power of DOM Manipulation

Have you ever thought about how to dynamically access and modify your siteā€™s content in real-time, responding to user actions?

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Slow and Steady Wins the Race

Sep 28, 2024 | My Experience

Slow and Steady Wins the Race

In the Navy, there's a valuable lesson: "Slow is smooth, and smooth is fast."

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My Journey to a Full-Stack Developer

Oct 09, 2024 | My Experience

My Journey to a Full-Stack Developer

In the fast-evolving world of technology, the role of a full-stack developer is both challenging and rewarding.

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05 - CONTACT

Any Questions? Feel free to contact

Whether you have a project in mind, need advice on tech trends, want to discuss potential collaborations, or have something on your mind to share or ask, either way, feel free to contact me.

hello@aklilumandefro.com

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