Abel Yitages
Development
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Skills
Python
About
Abel Yitages Demissie's skills align with Programmers (Information and Communication Technology). Abel also has skills associated with Web Professionals (Information and Communication Technology). Abel Yitages Demissie appears to be a low-to-mid level candidate, with 2 years of experience.
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Work Experience
African Tech Mobilization Partnership Manager
PurposeBlack ETH
December 2023 - Present
- Bridges the gap between tech giants and underserved communities by forging strategic partnerships with leading tech companies and stakeholders across Africa. Champions tech-driven solutions for social impact, focusing on areas like digital literacy, capacity building, and innovation hubs. Accomplishments: Identify and cultivate relationships with key stakeholders in the African tech ecosystem, including investors, startups, accelerators, incubators, government agencies, and NGOs. Develop and negotiate mutually beneficial partnerships that support the growth and development of the African tech sector. Manage and maintain existing partnerships, ensuring effective communication and collaboration. Engage with donors and funders to secure support for African tech projects.
Business Development and Data Mapping
Sand Technology United States
September 2023 - December 2023
- Lead nation-wide operations, achieving growth of 120% in two years. Spearheaded the development and implementation of subscription video-on-demand over-the-top streaming products. Improved employee retention by adopting a new internal communications methodology and restructured employee benefits. Accomplishments: Collect and process employer market data which will be used to provide valuable insights to internal stakeholders. Initiate contact with employers to discuss job opportunities to present potential matches from our talent pool. Present the top candidates for each opportunity to employers. Skills: Analytical Skills • Business Analysis • Interpersonal Communication • Collaboration • Data Entry •
Software Engineer
Herani Tech
January 2022 - December 2023
- Software engineering technical Mentor Fellow at the Herari Tech for Software engineers going through the software engineering program. I remove obstacles, and help the software engineers in the program to complete it successfully. Managing and instructing Cohort 9 remote Undergrad students. Giving lectures on Python, data structures, and algorithms. Accomplishments: Increased website traffic by 20% Optimized frontend performance of the company's e-commerce platform using advanced caching techniques and code refactoring. Led a team of two junior developers in designing and developing a new mobile app, boosting user engagement by 15%. Mentored the team on project management, agile methodologies, and best coding practices. Developed critical backend features: Implemented key backend functionalities for the e-commerce platform using Python and Django framework, including user authentication, product management, and payment processing. Skills: JavaScript • Python • React Native • React • Tailwind CSS • Flask • Django • Flutter
Business Development
Club United States
January 2023 - September 2023
- Seasoned business development professional with a proven track record of identifying and cultivating new business opportunities. Expertise in developing and executing impactful sales and marketing campaigns, fostering strong client relationships, and navigating complex negotiations. Accomplishments: Spearheaded Data Modeling & Business Development efforts at 1% Club. Expertly analyzed data to map market landscapes, consumer trends, and emerging opportunities.Strategically guided million and billion-dollar companies in risk optimization. Skills: Analytical Skills • Business Analysis • Interpersonal Communication • Collaboration • Data Entry • Sales ManagementSkills: Analytical Skills • Business Analysis • Interpersonal Communication • Collaboration • Data Entry • Sales Management
Frontend Developer
Herani Tech
June 2023 - August 2023
- Successfully developed and launched a fully functional e-commerce platform during the internship, contributing to the company's portfolio and providing a valuable solution for online businesses. Received recognition for implementing efficient and scalable algorithms, resulting in improved application performance and user experience. Accomplishments: Successfully developed and launched a fully functional e-commerce platform during the internship, contributing to the company's portfolio and providing a valuable solution for online businesses. Received recognition for implementing efficient and scalable algorithms, resulting in improved application performance and user experience. Technologies: React with redux • React Native • TypeScript • Node.js • Express (express.js) • Docker • Flutter • Dart • Cloud Engineer
Education
DataCamp
Certification
