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YabetsKifle

Hi — I'm Yabets, a frontend engineer who loves making the web feel calm, fast, and well-crafted. Two years in, I've shipped real-time platforms, SaaS dashboards, and content sites end-to-end with React, Next.js, and TypeScript. I care about good UX, clean code, and the small details that make a product feel alive. I'm open to any kind of role — full-time, part-time, contract, internship, or freelance — and I work happily on-site, hybrid, or fully remote with teams anywhere in the world.

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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Yabets Kifle

Frontend Developer · Full-stack with Next.js

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01. Selected projects

Recent production systems & case studies

Case studies on real systems: the problem, the approach, and what I learned.

HarifMoment
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StartUp Project2026

A web-based platform for interactive event signage, guestbooks, and digital invitations, enhancing celebrations with real-time participation. HarifMoment allows hosts to create live digital signboards, professional invitation cards, and interactive guestbooks for weddings, parties, graduations, and corporate launches. Guests can post messages, photos, and wishes directly to the screen in real-time. The platform replaces traditional static materials with a fully digital, visually engaging experience that preserves memories

approachLive digital signboard

Next.jsFabiric.jsTailwind CSSChart
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Munich Tech Expo 2026
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Inter project2026

A multi-layered innovation gateway for Europe's leading technology event, facilitating ecosystem networking for AI, DeepTech, and Mobility sectors.

approachAI-Powered Attendee Matchmaking

ReactFabiric.jsTailwind
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Web3 / Blockchain • Real Estate Marketplace • Hackathon Project
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Production2026

Real estate transactions are slow, opaque, and hard to trust — buyers can't verify ownership, and paperwork repeats across every step. EstateLedger turns each high-risk step (identity, listing review, wallet proof, escrow, audit trail) into a visible trust checkpoint, combining map-based property discovery with blockchain-backed proof of ownership.

approachMap-first discovery — geospatial search by viewport/radius/polygon, price, amenities, verified-title status

lessonStructuring complex, role-based UIs (tenant / owner / admin) without adding unnecessary dashboard sprawl

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Stock Management System
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Personal2026

This project was built to simulate a real-world inventory management system for businesses and warehouses. It demonstrates my ability to build scalable full-stack applications with authentication, database management, and clean UI architecture.

approachAdmin authentication and role-based access control

lessonFull-stack development using modern frameworks like Next.js and Supabase

Next.jsTypeScriptSupabasePrisma ORM
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02. Technical specifications

Architecture, runtime & stack inventory

Categorized inventory of frontend, backend, and infrastructure tooling.

Frameworks & Languages

6
ReactNext.jsTypeScriptJavaScriptNode.jsPython

Databases & Logic

5
PostgreSQLSupabaseNeonPrismaMongoDB.

Design & UI

3
Tailwind CSSFramer MotionMaterial UI.

Cloud & DevOps

3
VercelGitHubNetlify.
03. Engineering background

Operating principles & technical narrative

How I approach architecture, code craftsmanship, and team collaboration.

Field note // Narrative

I started writing code because I wanted to build the kinds of products I admired — fast, clear, and quietly delightful to use. That curiosity grew into two years of shipping real software with small teams, mostly on the frontend, often end-to-end.

Today I'm most at home in React, Next.js, and TypeScript. I love the moment a Figma frame becomes a real, interactive thing on screen — and I care a lot about making interfaces feel calm rather than busy. My backend practice is still growing: I'm comfortable with Supabase and full-stack Next.js, and I treat "I don't know that yet" as an invitation, not a problem.

If a project needs me to pick up a new tool, framework, or domain — I'll go find it. Flexible, curious, and ready to ship.

Open to learn · Open to teach · Open to ship

Experience

2+

years shipping production code

Currently learning

Going deeper on backend & cloud — always picking up the next tool.

“Details aren't details. They make the design.”

— Charles Eames

Based inAddis Ababa
LanguagesAM · EN (Amharic · English)

GMT+3 — Working globally

04. Engineering experience

Roles, teams & production contributions

Chronological record of shipped software and engineering responsibilities.

  1. Frontend Developer

    HOPn

    Aug 2025 - Jan 2026 Remote
    • Developed the first production version of the company website: munichtechexpo.com Built responsive UI components using React and Tailwind CSS Collaborated remotely with an international team to implement design requirements and ensure cross-browser compatibility Delivered a stable, production-ready version while learning real-world client workflows and deployment processes

  2. Frontend Developer

    Freelance

    Feb 2025 - May 2025 Remote
    • Frontend dashboard for managing students, courses, payments, and admins Features: Add students, enroll/remove students from courses, update student status (Finished / Pending) Add courses and manage course statuses Payment initiation: sends email notifications to students, tracks payment history (Paid / Not Paid) Role-based admin management: Super Admin / Admin with different access levels Built using React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS Focused on user-friendly dashboards, dynamic data display, and secure role-based access
05. Capabilities & domains

Technical services & scope of work

Selected service engagements for teams looking to build robust, scalable web products.

Production Web Development

Engineering pixel-perfect, interactive interfaces using React and TypeScript, with a specific focus on high-speed performance and modular component design.

  • Responsive & Accessible UI/UX
  • Stunning Framer Motion Animations
  • Performance Audits & Optimization (15%+ Speed Gains)

Next.js Fullstack Integration

Building end-to-end web applications that leverage the full power of Next.js for server-side logic, secure data management, and SEO-ready products.

  • Server-Side Rendering (SSR)
  • Supabase & Prisma Database Architecture
  • Protected Admin Dashboards & Auth

Interactive Web Solutions

Developing custom, real-time interactive tools—from complex canvas editors to management systems—designed to solve specific operational challenges.

  • Real-time Interactive Dashboards
  • Custom Canvas & Editing Engines
  • Modern Tooling & Technical Support

AI Systems Integration

Enhancing modern applications with Artificial Intelligence capabilities, from LLM (Large Language Model) integration to automated content generation workflows.

  • OpenAI & Gemin API Implementation
  • Intelligent Chat & Input Assistance
  • AI-Powered Data Classification
  • Context-Aware Application Logic
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06. Education & credentials

Academic background & certified programs

Intensive programs, degrees, and verified technical credentials.

ALX Africa

Full-Stack Software Engineering Programme

A 12-month intensive cohort training in modern web architecture, system design, and end-to-end product engineering. Built and shipped real projects from spec to deploy in a globally distributed team.

12-month intensive · 2024 cohortCompleted

DataOcean

Precision Medicine Programme

Applied data engineering and analytics for precision health — working with real-world datasets, modern tooling, and the human side of healthcare technology.

Programme cohortCompleted

Udacity

Nanodegree Programs

Three Nanodegree tracks: Programming Fundamentals — building strong foundations in problem solving and algorithms. AI Fundamentals — applied machine learning, data, and modern AI workflows. Android Development Fundamentals — native mobile app architecture, lifecycle, and UI patterns.

Self-paced · OnlineCompleted
07. Journal & notes

Technical writing & architectural notes

Writing about frontend engineering, systems, and what I'm learning.

Building a Real-Time Event Platform with Next.js and Supabase

May 2026

Building a Real-Time Event Platform with Next.js and Supabase

How I built HarifMoments — a real-time digital signage platform — with Next.js, Supabase realtime, and Fabric.js.

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journal

May 2026

Designing Admin Dashboards That People Actually Use

Three design principles for admin dashboards your operators will actually want to use.

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08. Verification & feedback

Collaborator & client appraisals

Direct feedback on shipped code, collaboration, and delivery.

“I have worked with Yabets on two projects, including our startup HarifMoments. He learns fast, builds with care, and brings a level of discipline to frontend that is rare to find. Watching him grow has been a joy — he is the kind of engineer any team would be lucky to have.”
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Abenezer Kifle

Software Engineer · Co-builder, HarifMoments

“As founder and PM of HarifMoments, I worked closely with Yabets from concept to launch. He took a vague vision and turned it into a polished product faster than I expected — his attention to UI quality is unmistakable. Reliable, communicative, and driven by craft. Strongly recommend.”
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Elsabet Getnet

Founder & Project Manager, HarifMoments

09. Inquiries & parameters

Frequently answered engineering questions

I build production web apps and marketing sites — dashboards, SaaS products, real-time platforms, content sites. Mostly React, Next.js, TypeScript, and Tailwind, with Supabase or Postgres on the backend. Comfortable owning UI from Figma to ship, or joining an existing team and codebase.

10. Communications & inquiry

Initiate project or discuss open roles

Have a technical engagement or full-time opportunity? Direct transmissions are reviewed promptly.

Email me directly

yabetskifle@gmail.com

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Addis Ababa

Working

Globally · Remote

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