Abdulwahid Ali Ebrahim

Senior Python Developer — AI & Backend

About

Senior Python Developer with 5+ years of experience designing and delivering scalable backend systems and AI-powered platforms. Strong background in Python, RESTful APIs, asynchronous programming, and data-driven applications. Experienced in evolving proof-of-concept solutions into production-ready systems. Actively building Generative AI products for education and enterprise workflows, with a focus on performance, security, and maintainability.

Technical Skills

Languages
Python, JavaScript, PHP
Backend Frameworks
Django, Django REST Framework, FastAPI
AI & Data
Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Pandas, NumPy, Data Transformation
Databases
PostgreSQL, MySQL
Architecture
RESTful APIs, Microservices, Async Programming
DevOps & Cloud
Docker, Linux, Git, Kafka, Redis

Experience

Senior Backend Developer 2023 – 2025
Arho Technology, Ethiopia

Sole backend engineer responsible for end-to-end system architecture, API design, implementation, and deployment.

  • Designed scalable backend systems using Python, Django, and REST APIs, supporting thousands of records and complex business workflows.
  • Built a microservice-based Mining License Management System, covering lifecycle management, compliance tracking, and reporting.
  • Developed an integrated Tax and Royalty Management System enabling automated financial tracking and regulatory compliance.
  • Implemented asynchronous task processing with Celery and Redis to improve performance and responsiveness.
  • Designed secure APIs using JWT authentication and role-based authorization.
  • Collaborated with frontend teams and third-party services to deliver production-ready solutions.
Software Engineer (Full Stack) 2019 – 2023
Afar Urban Development and Construction Bureau, Ethiopia

Led digital transformation initiatives as the primary developer.

  • Developed enterprise web applications using Django (backend) and Vue.js (frontend).
  • Built a Construction Project Management System that reduced reporting time by 90%, enabling real-time decision-making.
  • Designed a File Management System that digitized manual workflows and improved document retrieval efficiency by 70%.
  • Optimized database queries and data pipelines for large datasets.

Key Projects

Agazh AI 2025 – Present
AI-Powered Educational Platform (GenAI)
  • Building an AI-driven learning platform leveraging Generative AI to deliver contextual explanations, Q&A, and exam preparation.
  • Implemented prompt-based workflows to generate curriculum-aligned recommendations.
  • Designed backend APIs for AI inference, content retrieval, and personalized learning flows.
  • Processing structured and unstructured datasets to improve AI response quality.
  • Architected the platform to scale from POC to full production.
Generative AI FastAPI Python PostgreSQL

Education

MSc in Computer Science
Samara University, Ethiopia
2024 – 2026
BSc in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Woldia University, Ethiopia
2014 – 2019

Certifications & Achievements

National Cyber Talent Program – Certificate of Participation
Information Network Security Administration (INSA), Ethiopia
2024 – 2025
Level 1 Certificate of Recognition
Afar Urban Development and Construction Bureau — Awarded for automating enterprise workflows and improving operational efficiency.
2020