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Hi, I’m Desta, a Senior Software Engineer with over 14 years of experience building scalable and high-performance enterprise solutions. I specialize in Java, Spring Boot, and microservices, and have a strong background in cloud-native application development using AWS and GCP. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver clean, maintainable code that enhances performance and reliability.
I’m passionate about leveraging the latest technologies to solve complex problems and continuously improve workflows. Whether it’s optimizing backend services, developing user-friendly frontends with React, or streamlining deployment pipelines, I focus on creating impactful software solutions that make a difference.
Skills
Language
English
Fluent
Amharic
Advanced
Work Experience
Software Engineer at Walmart (via Drishticon Inc.)
August 1, 2022 - June 6, 2024Built and maintained Spring Boot-based microservices powering e-commerce search functionality used by millions of users. Reduced search response time by 25% by optimizing backend services and indexing. Developed scalable React-based user interfaces integrated with REST APIs. Improved deployment reliability by enhancing CI/CD pipelines with Docker, Jenkins, and Kubernetes. Led collaboration with cross-functional teams including QA and product managers to ensure high-quality deliverables. Leveraged Google Cloud Platform services, including BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Dataproc, and Data Lake architecture to manage and process high-volume search and catalog data.
Senior Full Stack Engineer at Verizon (via Creospan Inc.)
January 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022Designed and deployed microservices on AWS supporting enterprise APIs. Increased API response performance by 30% through caching strategies and optimized queries. Implemented Kafka-based messaging to support asynchronous communication. Automated deployments, reducing release downtime by 40%. Built dynamic front-end features using React.
Senior Software Developer at Bahir Dar Institute of Technology
January 1, 2011 - October 31, 2020Led end-to-end architecture and development of enterprise-level procurement and tracking systems using Java (JEE), Spring, Hibernate, and OpenXava. Designed and implemented the full database schema of e-Government Procurement system using Oracle DB, creating over 380 tables, views, stored procedures, and PL/SQL logic. Developed GPS-based vehicle tracking and real-time dashboard systems integrated with Jasper Reports and Liferay portal. Increased administrative workflow efficiency by 45% through automation and digital transformation. Deployed applications on Apache Tomcat, managed builds with Maven, and developed using Eclipse IDE. Created user training programs and authored detailed technical manuals to support system adoption.
Software Engineer at Walmart (via Drishticon Inc.)
August 1, 2022 - June 6, 2024Built and maintained Spring Boot-based microservices powering e-commerce search functionality used by millions of users. Reduced search response time by 25% by optimizing backend services and indexing. Developed scalable React-based user interfaces integrated with REST APIs. Improved deployment reliability by enhancing CI/CD pipelines with Docker, Jenkins, and Kubernetes. Led collaboration with cross-functional teams including QA and product managers, ensuring high-quality deliverables. Leveraged Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services including BigQuery, Cloud Storage (GCS), Dataproc, and Data Lake architecture to manage and process high-volume search and catalog data.
Senior Full Stack Engineer at Verizon (via Creospan Inc.)
January 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022Designed and deployed microservices on AWS supporting enterprise APIs. Increased API response performance by 30% through caching strategies and optimized queries. Implemented Kafka-based messaging to support asynchronous communication. Automated deployments, reducing release downtime by 40%. Built dynamic front-end features using React.
Senior Software Developer at Bahir Dar Institute of Technology
January 1, 2011 - October 31, 2020Led end-to-end architecture and development of enterprise-level procurement and tracking systems using Java (JEE), Spring, Hibernate, and OpenXava. Designed and implemented the full database schema of e-Government Procurement system using Oracle DB, creating over 380 tables, views, stored procedures, and PL/SQL logic. Developed GPS-based vehicle tracking and real-time dashboard systems integrated with Jasper Reports and Liferay portal. Increased administrative workflow efficiency by 45% through automation and digital transformation. Deployed applications on Apache Tomcat, managed builds with Maven, and developed using Eclipse IDE. Created user training programs and authored detailed technical manuals to support system adoption.
Education
Master of Science at Maharishi International University
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Master of Science at Addis Ababa University
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011Bachelor of Science at Addis Ababa University
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006Master of Science at Maharishi International University, Iowa, USA
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Master of Science at Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011Bachelor of Science at Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006Qualifications
Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Retail, Government, Telecommunications, Education
Skills
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