Melaku Asefa
Senior Fullstack Engineer & Distributed Systems Architect
8+
Years Software Engineering
12
Team Size Led
5+
Years Leadership
Architecting resilient distributed systems and crafting type-safe web experiences using Node.js, React, and cloud-native AWS infrastructure.
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Technical Arsenal
Tools and technologies I use to build scalable products.
Programming
TypeScript JavaScript SQL (PostgreSQL) Python C Dart
Frontend Ecosystem
React/Next.js Vue.js/Nuxt.js Flutter TailwindCSS Jest/Playwright TanStack Query
Backend & Cloud
Node.js Azure AWS (Lambda, EC2, RDS, SQS, SNS, CloudFormation, CDK) REST/GraphQL MongoDB tRPC Docker
Security & Compliance
HIPAA Compliance SOC2 Readiness OWASP Security Auditing Web Accessibility (WCAG)
System Design
IaC (AWS CDK, Terraform) CI/CD (GitHub Actions) Serverless Architecture
Professional Journey
Building and leading technology teams across distributed environments.
VP Technology
Uplancer LLC 2021-04 - Present
Columbus, Ohio (Remote)
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Led a cross-functional team of 12 engineers to deliver mission-critical fintech and health-tech solutions. - Implemented HIPAA-compliant medical platforms using high-security data isolation patterns.
- Built and maintained fullstack web and mobile applications with TypeScript, React, Vue, Node.js and AWS, used by external customers and internal staff.
- Developed robust CI/CD pipelines and automated test suites, reducing manual interventions by 80% and streamlining deployments.
- Architected and implemented highly scalable backend systems using AWS, TypeScript, and PostgreSQL.
Chief Technology Officer
Uplancer, Inc. 2020-01 - 2021-04
Columbus, Ohio (Remote)
- Directed the technical strategy for a portfolio of early-stage startup products.
- Managed stakeholder expectations and translated business requirements into robust technical specifications.
- Built and maintained responsive SPAs using Vue, React, TypeScript, and GraphQL for large-scale production systems.
- Directed backend engineering for web and mobile platforms on AWS.
- Developed Node.js backend services integrating with GraphQL APIs and optimized performance for high-traffic web applications.
Electrical Control Engineer
dVentus Technologies 2014-10 - 2019-09
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Designed and implemented high-performance firmware for smart energy meters using C.
- Automated 90% of quality assurance workflows using custom Python-based test suites.
- Collaborated on engineering projects requiring adherence to strict IEC and ANSI standards.
Academic Foundation
Rigorous engineering training and academic excellence.
BSc in Electrical Control Engineering
GPA: 3.64 / 4.0
Adama Science and Technology University 
Ranked 1st in Department 
Academic Distinction Featured Projects
Production applications launched across web, mobile, and cloud.
1
ALIM (A Little Is Much)
A secure financial micro-donation platform that rounds up everyday credit/debit card purchases for non-profits.
• Architected a financial micro-donation platform from the ground up using Node.js and PostgreSQL, with a complete CI/CD workflow on AWS.
• Engineered a PCI-compliant transaction listener using Stripe and Plaid integrations.
• Built a high-performance admin dashboard for non-profits to manage donor relationships in real-time.
• Implemented end-to-end type safety between the serverless backend and the web frontend.
• Built the complete web-based frontend using Vue.js, interfacing with the type-safe tRPC backend to deliver a seamless user experience.
vue.js node.js trpc aws lambda postgresql
2
Treehouse Community
A next-generation social network focused on positive reinforcement and mental well-being.
• Collaborated with the product team to implement moderation mechanisms, including invite-only access and community-driven content rating.
• Architected a real-time notification engine using AWS SNS and Lambda.
• Implemented secure backend API services and data models using TypeScript/Node.js to manage authentication, content moderation, and user subscriptions.
flutter node.js aws cdk cognito
3
Respirator Fit Testing Portal
A HIPAA-compliant web portal to handle a respirator fit test health program.
• Optimized complex reporting queries, reducing dashboard load times from 12s to under 400ms.
• Created intuitive web dashboards for healthcare professionals and patients, featuring robust and compliant reporting capabilities.
• Managed end-to-end application hosting and maintenance on the Microsoft Azure cloud platform.
• Designed and built a HIPAA-compliant backend on Azure for managing health data and generating compliance reports.
• Created responsive, pixel-perfect user interfaces using TailwindCSS for cross-browser compatibility.
azure functions azure app service azure sql node.js
4
Open Source Ethio-European Date Converter
A highly-rated utility library for complex calendar conversion algorithms.
• Authored and actively maintain open-source Vue.js components and TypeScript libraries for calendar conversion, distributed via npm.
• Created demonstration web (using Vue.js) and Android applications to showcase the library's features and simplify integration for developers.
• This web app is fully functional offline, using PWA technologies and a dedicated service worker.
typescript npm pwa open source
Let's build
something extraordinary.
I'm currently open to senior engineering or architecture roles in globally distributed teams.
