Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Hebron Fekreselassie

ADDIS ABABA,AA

Summary

Adept System Administrator known for maintaining reliable and consistent uptime figures. Dedicated to providing business continuity through system availability. Skilled controller of hardware, software and security services for businesses of all sizes.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

System Administrator

Avetol
ADDIS ABABA, Addis Ababa
11.2024 - Current
  • Administered and maintained Linux servers in cloud environments (e.g., AWS EC2), focusing on uptime, performance, and scalability.
  • Deployed and managed cloud instances, configured SSH access, and handled security groups, volumes, and network settings.
  • Installed, configured, and monitored services such as Nginx/Apache, Docker, and firewalls on cloud-hosted Linux machines.
  • Familiar with cloud-native tools and infrastructure setup, including remote backups, cron jobs, and basic load balancing configurations.

Freelance Developer

Freelance Developer
Addis Ababa
10.2021 - Current
  • Led full-stack development projects for local and international clients, handling everything from UI/UX design to frontend and backend programming using Next.js, React, and Node.js
  • Deployed cloud infrastructure solutions on Linux droplets, AWS, and GCP, ensuring scalability, security, and efficient resource management
  • Managed end-to-end project lifecycles, including requirements gathering, system design, testing, and deployment, with a strong focus on client satisfaction and iterative improvement
  • Streamlined deployment and continuous integration processes, reducing downtime and improving system reliability
  • Optimized applications for enhanced user experience and performance, achieving faster load times and improved scalability across diverse platforms

Intern

Digital Equb
Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa
06.2022 - 09.2022
  • Developed and integrated APIs using Spring Boot to support backend functionalities and streamline data flow, enhancing the overall responsiveness of web applications
  • Contributed to web development efforts by upgrading and adding new features to the company website, improving user experience and aligning with evolving business needs
  • Collaborated with senior developers on debugging and implementing new features, gaining hands-on experience with version control and agile methodologies
  • Actively participated in team discussions and proposed improvements for system functionality, showcasing initiative and a commitment to project success

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

St.Mary’s University
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
01.2023

Skills

Programming & Scripting:
JavaScript, Dart, Java, C/C, Nodejs, Bash, Python

DevOps & Infrastructure Automation:
Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Git, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Ansible, Terraform, Nginx, Virtualization, Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Monitoring & Logging:
Prometheus, Grafana, Log-based debugging, Resource & performance monitoring

Cloud Platforms:
Google Cloud Platform (GCP), AWS (EC2, S3, IAM, CloudWatch), Firebase (Auth, Firestore, Realtime DB)

Backend Development:
Spring Boot, Expressjs, RESTful API development, Microservices architecture

Frontend & Mobile Development:
Flutter, Nextjs, React

Databases:
MySQL, MongoDB

Operating Systems & Environments:
Linux (Ubuntu, shell scripting, system services), Windows

Certification

LPIC-1 (Linux Professional Institute Certification), Linux Professional Institute (LPI)

LPIC-2 (Linux Professional Institute Certification), Linux Professional Institute (LPI)

Projects

Felagi – Vehicle Tracking System

  • Built an end-to-end vehicle tracking platform with hardware and software components, focusing on scalable infrastructure and secure data handling
  • Developed and deployed dockerized microservices using Spring Boot, enabling a modular and maintainable architecture
  • Utilized Linux droplets for hosting, configured Nginx, and managed system services for production-grade deployments
  • Integrated CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment, enhancing development speed and reliability
  • Engineered real-time GPS tracking via an Arduino-based custom IoT device, communicating with backend services securely
  • Designed a mobile app (Flutter) and web portal (Next.js) for users, and implemented a role-based police portal with secure conditional access during theft events
  • Emphasized system reliability, uptime monitoring, and resource optimization for cost-effective operations

Tenaye – Parenting Guide Platform

  • Developed a robust, cloud-native platform delivering health tracking and parenting guidance through mobile and web applications
  • Architected the platform on Firebase and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), leveraging cloud services for scalability, real-time sync, and authentication
  • Built mobile and web clients using Flutter and Next.js, optimized for performance and cross-platform compatibility
  • Integrated DevOps best practices, including version control (Git), environment-based configurations, and release pipelines for production
  • Managed real-time data ingestion and notification systems to deliver personalized content and health alerts to users
  • Focused on observability, logs, and usage metrics to support iterative improvements and incident response

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

System Administrator

Avetol
11.2024 - Current

Intern

Digital Equb
06.2022 - 09.2022

Freelance Developer

Freelance Developer
10.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

St.Mary’s University
Hebron Fekreselassie