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Natnael Getachew

Natnael Getachew (Nati)

Co-Founder of Talmid · Full Stack Engineer

Addis Ababa / Dire Dawa, Ethiopia

Professional Experience

Co-Founder & Lead Engineer · TALMID

2016 – Present
  • Co-founded and engineered Talmid into an interactive EdTech platform handling user authentication and learning management.
  • Built and maintained scalable production web applications handling user authentication and learning management.
  • Optimized PostgreSQL relational schemas and complex queries to boost server response times.
  • Delivered end-to-end full-stack solutions with Next.js, collaborating within agile sprint cycles.

Full Stack Developer · InHub Studio

2017
  • Architected full-stack client web applications using React, Next.js, and relational database systems.
  • Developed secure RESTful APIs with token-based authentication workflows and role-based permissions.
  • Led cross-industry digital initiatives spanning real estate, e-commerce, and enterprise tooling.

Software Engineer · Fanos Tech

2017
  • Developed and deployed responsive web interfaces with modern CSS and reactive component architectures.
  • Collaborated on backend service integration, API endpoints, and production performance tuning.

Featured Projects

Ethiopia's premier luxury real estate agency platform with villa showcases, exclusive listings, and CMS.

Next.js • Sanity CMS • PostgreSQL

Interactive national exam preparation and quiz simulation web app for Grade 12 students.

Next.js • PWA • Quiz Engine

Community bookshelf and book-swapping network connecting local readers to exchange books.

React • Community • PostgreSQL

Corporate engineering services and industrial manufacturing solutions company platform.

Tailwind • Industrial • Modern Web

Vacation rentals, homes, and experiences booking marketplace platform connecting travelers with verified local hosts.

Next.js • Tailwind • Marketplace

Secure escrow payment gateway for peer-to-peer e-commerce deals, eliminating transaction fraud and chargebacks.

Next.js • Escrow FinTech • TypeScript

Honors & Certifications

Academic Excellence Award Dire Dawa University
Cursor Hackathon Participant Cursor East Ethiopia
Backend Development Program ALX Africa
Data Analysis Fundamentals Udacity
Frontend Development Track Safaricom Talent Cloud
INSA Summer Bootcamp Information Network Security Administration