Solomon Sitotaw

Fullstack
Developer

Senior Fullstack Developer with 4+ years of experience. Crafting digital experiences that blend technical precision with visual storytelling. Believer in minimalism, user-centricity, and the power of details.

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Technical Universe

A curated constellation of technologies I use to build digital experiences.

Frontend

Vue
React
Nuxt
Next.js
Tailwind
TypeScript

Backend

Go
Node.js
NATS
GraphQL
PostgreSQL

Tools

Nginx
Hasura
Stripe
Docker

My Services

Crafting digital experiences with precision and passion.

Frontend Engineering

Pixel-perfect, responsive interfaces with modern frameworks like React and Vue.

Backend Systems

Scalable APIs, database architecture, and microservices using Go and Node.js.

Full-Stack Solutions

End-to-end application development, from database design to deployment.

Performance & SEO

Optimizing applications for speed, accessibility, and search engine visibility.

Selected Works

A curation of digital products, platforms, and tools built with purpose and precision.

Bridges Programme logo

Bridges Programme

Sponsored by Mastercard Foundation

BRIDGES is a comprehensive five-year program aimed at fostering job creation and supporting MSMEs in Ethiopia.

VueGoAWS
HaHuJobs logo

HaHuJobs

Job Search Platform

An innovative job search platform designed to meet the needs of Ethiopian job seekers.

GoVueNATS
Awaqi Centers logo

Awaqi Centers

Capacity Building Hubs

Capacity building hubs offered for Ethiopian youth to host and offer resources.

Nuxt.jsHasuraGo
Kena logo

Kena

Youth Entrepreneurs Association

Service providing training, mentorship, and market exposure to youth-founded businesses.

GoPostgresGin
MESMER Program logo

MESMER Program

Empowering Enterprises

Helping businesses recover from shocks, build resilience, and grow to create dignified work.

Nuxt.jsGoGraphQL
Comfort Wheels logo

Comfort Wheels

Patient Transportation

Online platform for transporting patients between hospitals and homes.

GoStripeAuth0
Afro Times logo

Afro Times

Culture & Heritage

Magazine and newsletter showcasing art, culture, and tourism across Africa.

Nuxt.jsTailwind
HahuJobs Muya logo

HahuJobs Muya

Online Learning Platform

Platform where students can register for online or in-class courses.

GoPostgresNATS
We Are Philia logo

We Are Philia

Social Goal Sharing

Social platform for sharing personal goals and receiving peer support.

ReactNode.jsMongoDB
HeyMobile logo

HeyMobile

Local E-commerce

E-commerce platform for local shops to sell products online.

VueNode.jsMongoDB

Selected Experience

A timeline of my professional journey and contributions.

Software Engineer - LLM Trainer

OCT 2024 – PRESENT
@ TuringUSA - Remote
  • Contributed to advanced AI projects in collaboration with OpenAI & Google DeepMind.
  • Designed prompts to align LLMs with human intent and task-specific goals.
  • Performed fine-tuning and red teaming to improve model robustness.
LLMPythonRLHFPrompt Engineering

Full Stack Developer

OCT 2022 – 2024
@ Mibab IT SolutionAddis Ababa, Ethiopia
  • Developed high-performance backend APIs using Go (Gin) and Node.js.
  • Deployed scalable microservices layout on AWS infrastructure.
  • Managed PostgreSQL databases and NATS messaging systems.
GoNode.jsVue.jsAWSPostgreSQL

Backend Developer

2021 – 2022
@ Wiz SystemsRemote, US
  • Built backend services in Go for data-intensive applications.
  • Integrated Elasticsearch and Kibana for real-time data visualization.
  • Optimized data flow performance in collaboration with frontend teams.
GoElasticSearchGraphQLKibana

Frontend Developer

OCT 2021 – OCT 2022
@ Medco TechAddis Ababa, Ethiopia
  • Led frontend development for digital insurance systems.
  • Transformed paper-based workflows into modern React interfaces.
  • Implemented design systems using Tailwind CSS and Shadcn.
ReactTypeScriptTailwindGraphQL

Education

Academic Background & Training

SEPT 2016 – AUG 2021

Bahirdar Institute of Technology

B.Sc. in Software Engineering

Focused on system architecture, algorithms, and practical software development. Graduated with a GPA of 3.36/4.00.

2021 – 2022

Fullstack Development Training

Professional Certificate

Intensive training in modern web technologies. Selected for a full-time role out of 59 trainees based on performance.

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