Hi, I'm Benyam 👋🏿
Senior software engineer, indie hacker, athlete and a kickboxer.
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About

I am the creator of benz.builds, cleverbeans, and others.

Dreaming up ideas and bringing them to life, especially in the world of SaaS, is where my passion truly lies.

Outside of programming, I have a diverse set of hobbies that include:

  • Traveling

  • Kickboxing, sparring with the boys

  • Walking and running in the mornings and evenings

  • Attending fight events like UFC <3

If you’re ever in Addis Ababa, where I currently reside, we could:

  • Grab a coffee
  • Discuss indie making

It is always great to connect with like-minded individuals and share our passions.

Work Experience

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Cheqd

Sep 2022 - Aug 2024
Senior Full Stack Developer | Frontend Heavy
  • Spearheaded the development of creds.xyz, utilizing Svelte, and SvelteKit frameworks.

  • Optimized user interfaces for high performance across diverse devices and platforms.

  • Ensured code quality through rigorous reviews, automated testing, and continuous integration pipelines using GitHub Actions.

  • Pioneered research on emerging frontend technologies like Svelte.

  • Conducted performance optimizations, significantly improving page load times and application performance.

  • Developed and maintained UI component libraries and design systems.

  • Led the design, development, and deployment of a web3 verifiable credential reputation app.

  • Built integrations for cheqd in existing Web 3.0 wallet applications such as Keplr and Leaf Wallet.

  • Developed serverless web3 applications and data APIs using Cloudflare Workers.

  • Co-authored comprehensive documentation for the open-source community.

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VitraCash

Jun 2021 - Jul 2022
Software Engineer
  • Led the development and design of engaging mobile UIs & UX, evolving the app from MVP to the Vitra Branded Mobile app.

  • Architected backend, UI, and shared code for all platforms in a Kotlin Multiplatform project.

  • Established a robust CI/CD pipeline using GitHub Actions for development to production deployment.

  • Conducted thorough peer code reviews and implemented unit and integration tests.

  • Integrated extensive FinTech APIs, contributing to a growing community of KMM, Compose, and SpringBoot.

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LinkByCar

Apr 2021 - Sep 2022
Software Engineer
  • Developed a B2B platform leveraging React.js, Django, and Node.

  • Facilitated seamless integration of the B2B platform into connected vehicle business models.

  • Delivered a mobile-friendly SaaS platform through continuous deployment of high-quality changes.

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Major League Hacking

Feb 2021 - Apr 2021
Software Engineering Fellow
  • Selected among 123 fellows out of 20,000 applicants.

  • Contributed to JavaScript and Ruby projects, focusing on React and the React ecosystem.

  • Developed the gitgraph.js flutter widget package and a multiplayer browser-based game using Phaser3.

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Addis Fortune

Mar 2020 - Apr 2021
Mobile and Full Stack Web Developer
  • Developed fully-fledged mobile applications for seamless content dissemination.

  • Engineered apps that achieved top trending status on Playstore.

  • Created location-aware Android apps, VR/AR integrated apps, and GraphQL-layered data access solutions.

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Anbessa

Jan 2017 - Feb 2020
Software Engineer
  • Contributed to establishing financial data feeds, frontend web development, and data visualization projects using TypeScript and Perspective framework.

  • Designed and implemented high-performance web applications.

  • Collaborated with headquarters in San Diego, CA, leveraging remote development technologies.

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JPMorgan Chase & Co

Dec 2019 - Dec 2019
Software Engineer
  • Developed comprehensive lesson plans for the "Hello Addis" project, teaching high school students programming skills in Python, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
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Addis Ababa City Administration of Ethiopia

Jun 2018 - Sep 2018
Computer Science Instructor
  • Developed comprehensive lesson plans for the "Hello Addis" project, teaching high school students programming skills in Python, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
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Botter Inc. (LangBot)

Jun 2017 - Sep 2017
Web Developer Intern
  • Developed comprehensive lesson plans for the "Hello Addis" project, teaching high school students programming skills in Python, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

Skills

React
Next.js
Svelte
SvelteKit
Vue3
Nuxt
Typescript
Supabase
Node.js
Python
Postgres
Docker
Kotlin
Java
MedusaJs
Solana
Ethereum
Flutter
Jetpack Compose
My Projects

Check out my latest work

I've worked on a variety of projects, from simple websites to complex mobile and web applications. Here are a few of my favorites.

Creators Studio

Transform your community members into supercharged ambassadors. Protect and engage your community. Easily identify your most valuable members.

svelte
sveltekit
tailwindcss
typescript
nodejs
cloudflare

Creds App

Creds is your reputation: portable, private and secure. Build your reputation. Take it everywhere.

svelte
sveltekit
tailwindcss
typescript
nodejs
cloudflare

Yetale Market Place App

Buy anything you could ever need in just a single marketplace app. Check out YetAle, a crowdsourced digital shop, to see if the price is right! Or create your own listing and make money!

Mobile
Jetpack Compose
Koltin
Firebase

Flappy Bug

Multiplayer version of the classic FlappyBird Game.

phaser3
typescript
socekt.io

VitraCash

Pay with best card every time.

Kotlin
KMM
Compose
Spring
Indie Makes

I enjoy solving local business challenges and generating subscription-based revenue.

I have developed 2 products sofar, and it&ap.os;s been fascinating to see how business owners benefit from them—improving their workflows and boosting their revenue.

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    CTO and Founder

    Currently leading efforts to revolutionize e-commerce in Ethiopia using Medusa.js, aiming to help local businesses thrive in the digital age.
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    CTO and Founder

    Online

    Developed a comprehensive SaaS platform for gym management using NestJS for the backend and Next.js for the frontend. Currently developing mobile apps tailored for personal trainers and gym goers, enhancing user experience and engagement on-the-go.
Contact

Get in Touch

Want to chat? Just shoot me an email and I'll respond whenever I can.