Software Developer
Meron Shibiru
Meron Shibiru

I have a background in software engineering and a master’s degree in computer science. I’ve worked on full-stack development, mobile applications, and AI-driven systems, and I enjoy building scalable solutions that simplify complex workflows.

Name
Meron Shibiru
Location
San Francisco, CA
Experience
2+ years
Portfolio

Skills

Programming languages
HTML CSS JAVASCRIPT TYPESCRIPT PYTHON JAVA C++ KOTLIN PHP SQL
Frameworks & tools
REACT NEXT.JS NODE.JS EXPRESS DJANGO LARAVEL SPRING BOOT MONGODB POSTGRESQL GIT GITHUB AWS DOCKER FIGMA CI/CD AGILE
AI & ML
TENSORFLOW PYTORCH SCIKIT-LEARN NLP COMPUTER VISION OCR CNN STATISTICAL MODELING

Work Experience

Aug 2025 – Present Ongoing
University of San Francisco ITS Mobile Team San Francisco, CA
Software Developer React, TypeScript, Node.js, REST APIs
  • Implemented full-stack features for a production university mobile platform supporting 8,000+ students across academic and administrative services.
  • Developed an AI-powered assistant that modeled student event preferences and automated scheduling, increasing engagement and reducing manual coordination overhead by up to 55%.
  • Integrated and refactored backend services and APIs, participating in code reviews to reduce duplicated client logic and improve deployment reliability.
June 2024 – May 2025 1 Year
Huawei Technologies PLC. Addis Ababa
Software Engineer Spring Boot, Java, REST APIs, MySQL, Docker
  • Shipped Spring Boot integration APIs for Ethio Telecom's national network, supporting delivery and optimization of cloud and networking products.
  • Enhanced back-end services for large-scale telecom infrastructure, improving API throughput and system latency, enabling 1.5x faster rollout.
  • Optimized payment-gateway endpoints, increasing daily transaction volume by 3x and reducing settlement time by ~2 days.
Oct 2023 – April 2025 1 Year 7 Months
TamaCares. Alexandria, VA (Remote)
Software Developer (Part-Time) Next.js, PostgreSQL, Express, AI/NLP, OCR
  • Deployed full-stack web app to digitalize patient prescription requests, reducing paperwork by 80% with ~95% test coverage.
  • Engineered CRM analytics dashboard for order management, reducing order lifetime by 66% and cutting CRM license costs by 100%.
  • Integrated AI agents, NLP, and finetuned OCR models to extract medical details from handwritten prescriptions with 78% accuracy.
Dec 2023 – May 2024 6 Months
Venuine. Remote
Freelance Event Management Developer React, Node.js, Stripe, PostgreSQL
  • Built venue reservation and event management system with real-time availability tracking, event hosting, and role-based access.
  • Integrated Stripe for payment processing and added self-serve settings dashboard, reducing manual admin tasks.
  • Designed double-booking-proof systems for long-term scalability.
June 2024 – Sep 2024 4 Months
Huawei Technologies PLC. Addis Ababa
Software Delivery Engineer (Intern) Java, Telecom Systems, Cloud
  • Interned on Software Maintenance Team supporting Ethio Telecom's core systems.
  • Implemented customized software solutions for telecom clients and optimized system integrations.
July 2023 – Oct 2023 4 Months
Micro Sun and Solution P.L.C. Addis Ababa
Backend Developer Intern Node.js, Chapa API, PostgreSQL
  • Led the development of a tender-matching platform using Laravel and React.js, resulting in a 3x increase in operational efficiency and simplified platform oversight.
  • Integrated manual payment system with Chapa to automate transactions and reduce processing times by ⅔.
  • Optimized API endpoints using advanced data structures, enhancing interoperability between distributed components.

Journey

From backend intern to full-stack developer, I've built production systems across healthcare, telecom, and edtech. I focus on scalable APIs, AI-powered workflows, and reducing manual work through automation, whether optimizing payment gateways or extracting data from handwritten prescriptions.

2025 { Software Developer, USF }

Leading full-stack development for a university mobile platform serving 8,000+ students. Refactoring backend services and APIs to improve deployment reliability and reduce duplicated logic across the platform.

2023 { Backend Intern → Full-Stack Developer }

Started at Micro Sun building tender-matching algorithms and payment integrations. Joined TamaCares part-time to ship a Next.js/Postgres app and AI-powered OCR pipeline, cutting prescription paperwork by 80%.

Education

Academic programs and professional development.

In progress

MSc, Computer Science

University of San Francisco

Graduate studies in computer science with focus on software systems and applied AI.

Completed

BSc, Software Engineering

Addis Ababa Science & Technology University

Foundation in software engineering, algorithms, and full-stack development.

Jan 2026 – May 2026

CodePath

Professional development · Remote

  • Foundations of AI Engineering (Spring 2026)
  • Advanced Technical Interview Prep (Spring 2026)

Projects

Discover how ideas become impactful solutions.

CerberOS
Featured Project

CerberOS

Autonomous AI operating system with NATS-based messaging, memory, credential vault, and agent orchestration for focused agent conversations and task automation.

AI, Agents, Docker, Kubernetes, NATS
GitHub
Smart Farm Marketplace
Featured Project

Smart Farm Marketplace

Computer vision system processing smart-scale sensor data to identify produce and sync inventory in under 40 seconds. Cal Hacks 12.0.

Computer Vision, Python
GitHub
3D Girls, Inc.
Develop for Good

3D Girls, Inc.

Role-based user system and admin dashboard for a nonprofit supporting young women in STEM. React and Node.js.

React, Node.js
Visit
Kibrework
Featured Project

Kibrework

Responsive, mission-driven organizational website with donation and newsletter features.

WordPress
Visit
Mysteria
Featured Project

Mysteria

Platform for table and event reservations, food ordering, and delivery with booking and order management.

PHP, Node.js
GitHub
Scan2Mark
Featured Project

Scan2Mark

CNN-based facial recognition attendance system. Django backend, React.js frontend. Reduced fraud and manual errors.

React.js, Django, Python, CNN
GitHub
HomeHeart
Featured Project

HomeHeart

Mental health platform for immigrants. Language-based therapist matching, scheduling, and resource hub.

Vite React.js, Express.js, Node.js, PostgreSQL
GitHub Live
Hotel Reservation
Featured Project

Hotel Reservation & Review System

Full-featured hotel booking with reservations, reviews, ratings, favorites, and booking history.

React, Node.js, PostgreSQL
GitHub
Gamified Resume Builder
Featured Project

Gamified Resume Builder

Interactive resume builder with XP, levels, and progress indicators. Game-like experience.

React, Node.js
GitHub

Affiliations & Certificates

Volunteer work, mentorship, recognition, and certifications.

Jan–May 2026
Certificates
CodePath Foundations of AI Engineering certificate

Foundations of AI Engineering

CodePath · Spring 2026 · ID 384107

CodePath Advanced Technical Interview Prep certificate

Advanced Technical Interview Prep

CodePath · Spring 2026 · ID 384970

April 2026
USF team at Hult Prize U.S. West Coast National Competition
Competition

Hult Prize U.S. West Coast National Competition — Echo

University of San Francisco School of Management · Tucson, Arizona · Hult Prize Foundation

Four hours in the air for four minutes on the clock — a milestone I’m proud of. Represented USF on a national stage after advancing through a global field of 18,000 startup ideas to the top 1,500.

  • Pitched Echo live — the culmination of an intense journey building an innovative product with teammates Meron Shibiru and Sophie Datuashvili
  • Gained perspective on how tech and robotics are evolving in Arizona beyond the Bay Area bubble
  • Mentors: Johnathan Cromwell and Marco Tavanti; special thanks to Scott Hessell and the University of Arizona for making the journey possible
Oct 2024 – Feb 2025
Volunteer

Volunteer Developer — Develop for Good (3D Girls, Inc.)

Remote

  • Built role-based user systems and admin dashboards
  • Implemented frontend and backend features (React, Node.js)
  • Designed scalable user flows with nonprofit stakeholders
2022 – 2024
Mentorship

Mentor — AASTU Google Developer Clubs (GDC)

Addis Ababa

  • Mentored peers in web development and interview prep
  • Led workshops and project-based sessions
Jul 2024 – Present
Member

Member — RTC (Rewriting the Code), Baddies in Tech

Remote

Nov 2024
Award

Government-Endorsed Academic Excellence Award

Addis Ababa City Government Bureau of Women, Children & Social Affairs

Awarded for outstanding academic performance.

Interests

Technology

AI/ML, developer tools, open source, and scalable systems.

Learning

Mentorship, technical writing, and bridging education gaps.

Community

Inclusive tech communities, women in STEM, and collaborative projects.

Crochet

Hands-on creativity, pattern design, and relaxing craft projects.

Gardening

Growing plants, seasonal care, and time outdoors away from the screen.

Contact