I'm Widnew Birhanu, a Staff Software Engineer with extensive experience in Generative AI, LLM-based application development, and scalable web architectures. I specialize in building innovative, user-centric AI solutions that merge creativity with technology, with strong skills in TypeScript, Python, FastAPI, and PostgreSQL, plus hands-on work with LangChain, vector databases, and containerized deployments using Docker. I thrive in agile environments, mentor teams, and help establish robust engineering standards while delivering high-performance systems. I'm passionate about applying AI and AR technologies to create next-generation digital experiences and eager to contribute to cutting-edge research and GenAI-driven applications.

Widnew Birhanu

I'm Widnew Birhanu, a Staff Software Engineer with extensive experience in Generative AI, LLM-based application development, and scalable web architectures. I specialize in building innovative, user-centric AI solutions that merge creativity with technology, with strong skills in TypeScript, Python, FastAPI, and PostgreSQL, plus hands-on work with LangChain, vector databases, and containerized deployments using Docker. I thrive in agile environments, mentor teams, and help establish robust engineering standards while delivering high-performance systems. I'm passionate about applying AI and AR technologies to create next-generation digital experiences and eager to contribute to cutting-edge research and GenAI-driven applications.

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I’m Widnew Birhanu, a Staff Software Engineer with extensive experience in Generative AI, LLM-based application development, and scalable web architectures. I specialize in building innovative, user-centric AI solutions that merge creativity with technology, with strong skills in TypeScript, Python, FastAPI, and PostgreSQL, plus hands-on work with LangChain, vector databases, and containerized deployments using Docker.

I thrive in agile environments, mentor teams, and help establish robust engineering standards while delivering high-performance systems. I’m passionate about applying AI and AR technologies to create next-generation digital experiences and eager to contribute to cutting-edge research and GenAI-driven applications.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert

Language

Amharic
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Full Stack Developer at Freelancer
January 20, 2024 - November 4, 2025
Designed, developed, and deployed full-stack web applications using TypeScript, Python, FastAPI, and React. Built and maintained RESTful APIs and integrated LLM-based solutions using LangChain and OpenAI API. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define software architecture and ensure high-quality, scalable, and maintainable code. Implemented PostgreSQL and vector databases such as Pinecone for AI-driven data retrieval. Created and executed unit and integration tests; containerized applications with Docker and optimized deployment pipelines through CI/CD using GitHub Actions. Worked in an agile environment, mentored junior developers, and contributed to establishing best practices in code quality, DevOps, and software design patterns.
Senior Technical Assistant at Mizan Tepi University
September 21, 2022 - September 21, 2022
Provided technical support for computer systems, software installation, and troubleshooting network issues. Assisted in maintaining and upgrading hardware, servers, and local IT infrastructure. Supported data entry, system backups, and user account management. Helped coordinate technical projects and trained staff and students in IT usage and digital safety.

Education

MSc in Information Technology at Bahir Dar University
September 25, 2022 - September 18, 2025
BSc in Information Technology at Mizan Tepi University
October 18, 2016 - August 28, 2019

Qualifications

Responsive web Design
May 24, 2024 - November 4, 2025
Java for Android
June 22, 2020 - November 4, 2025
System Administration and IT Infrastructure Services
January 28, 2023 - November 4, 2025
Data Analysis with Python
December 15, 2023 - November 4, 2025
Data Analysis and Visualization with Power BI
December 21, 2023 - November 4, 2025
IoT Wireless & Cloud Computing Emerging Technologies
August 19, 2020 - November 4, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services