Hi, I’m Bilisuma Ambisa Terefe, a performance-driven Software Engineer and Electrical & Computer Engineer based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. I specialize in full-stack development with a focus on secure, scalable, and high-performance applications using TypeScript, Next.js, Node.js, Prisma, and PostgreSQL. I enjoy designing multi-tenant architectures, robust APIs, and optimized databases, and I bring hands-on experience in managing infrastructure, automation scripts, and cross-functional technical teams in enterprise environments. In my roles at Ethio Telecom, I’ve combined software engineering with digital forensics, incident response, and field operations—emphasizing security, data integrity, and reliable delivery. I’m passionate about building tools that improve operational efficiency, protect systems, and empower teams to ship high-quality software.

Bilisuma Ambisa Terefe

Hi, I’m Bilisuma Ambisa Terefe, a performance-driven Software Engineer and Electrical & Computer Engineer based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. I specialize in full-stack development with a focus on secure, scalable, and high-performance applications using TypeScript, Next.js, Node.js, Prisma, and PostgreSQL. I enjoy designing multi-tenant architectures, robust APIs, and optimized databases, and I bring hands-on experience in managing infrastructure, automation scripts, and cross-functional technical teams in enterprise environments. In my roles at Ethio Telecom, I’ve combined software engineering with digital forensics, incident response, and field operations—emphasizing security, data integrity, and reliable delivery. I’m passionate about building tools that improve operational efficiency, protect systems, and empower teams to ship high-quality software.

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Hi, I’m Bilisuma Ambisa Terefe, a performance-driven Software Engineer and Electrical & Computer Engineer based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. I specialize in full-stack development with a focus on secure, scalable, and high-performance applications using TypeScript, Next.js, Node.js, Prisma, and PostgreSQL. I enjoy designing multi-tenant architectures, robust APIs, and optimized databases, and I bring hands-on experience in managing infrastructure, automation scripts, and cross-functional technical teams in enterprise environments.

In my roles at Ethio Telecom, I’ve combined software engineering with digital forensics, incident response, and field operations—emphasizing security, data integrity, and reliable delivery. I’m passionate about building tools that improve operational efficiency, protect systems, and empower teams to ship high-quality software.

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Language

Oromo
Fluent
Amharic
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Software Engineering Specialist (Software Development Section) at Ethio Telecom
November 1, 2025 - Present
Architect, develop, and maintain secure internal software tools and automated utilities to optimize operational efficiency; implement structured frontend/backend architectures with complex asynchronous data flows; enforce granular RBAC and secure authentication; design and optimize Prisma ORM–driven database schemas for data integrity and performance.
Digital Forensics and Incident Response Management Specialist (Cyber Incident Response Section) at Ethio Telecom
December 1, 2025 - Present
Audit system vulnerabilities, parse logs, and analyze anomalous server behaviors; develop utility scripts to analyze automation patterns, isolate threats, and protect data integrity in enterprise environments.
Field Operation Technician at Ethio Telecom
September 1, 2020 - November 1, 2025
Diagnosed and resolved complex network and application issues with automated ticketing; led a technical team of 10, planning resources and prioritizing critical engineering workloads; scripted workflows and produced engineering documentation to ensure deployment consistency.
Contact Center Advisor at Ethio Telecom
February 1, 2018 - September 1, 2020
Triaged technical customer requests and clarified network/line diagnostics to drive timely resolutions.
Assistant Lecturer at Dilla University
September 1, 2016 - September 1, 2017
Instructed technical courses and facilitated advanced discussions on system engineering and programming frameworks; conducted code reviews and provided debugging and architecture optimization feedback on student designs.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering (Computer Stream) at Hawassa University
September 1, 2011 - July 1, 2016

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Telecommunications