Professional Overview
I am a dedicated Software Developer with over 2 years of experience designing and delivering scalable web and mobile applications. I partner with startups and businesses to drive digital transformation through modern, user-focused solutions. Skilled across the full development lifecycle—from architecture and implementation to deployment and maintenance—I build clean, maintainable systems that follow industry best practices. I excel in collaborating with global teams and combine strong technical expertise with clear communication to deliver projects efficiently and with measurable impact.
Tech Stacks
Experience
Co-Founder — Gacalo Tech
June 2025 – PresentGacalo Tech is a women-only, community-led tech initiative based in Somalia. We support and mentor girls and young women by providing hands-on workshops and practical training in technology.
- Leading product direction and technical architecture for training platforms.
- Organizing coding workshops and mentorship programs for young women.
- Promoting digital empowerment and bridging the gender gap in tech.
Software Developer — Recent-IT
Oct 2024 – Present- Full-cycle development of web & mobile features.
- Improved code quality with linting, PR templates, and component library.
- Collaborated across design and product to deliver on deadlines.
Full-Stack Developer — Freelance
2023 – Present- Delivered full-stack apps for international clients (React/Next.js + Node).
- Implemented RBAC auth, dashboards, caching; cut P95 latency by 30–50%.
- Set up CI/CD on Vercel with preview environments and docs.
Events & Hackathons
Build With Ai
Build With AI 2025 brought together innovators across Somalia to explore the potential of Artificial Intelligence through engaging sessions, real-world challenges, and meaningful networking. Organized by AI Somalia with support from GitHub Education and Zamzam University, the event highlighted creativity, collaboration, and Somalia’s AI-driven future.
2025
Mogadishu Tech Summit
Secured a Top 3 position in the hackathon. Contributed to the summit’s core theme: 'Job Creation through Education and Skills Development' through team collaboration and innovative problem-solving.
June 29-30, 2024
PyCon Somalia
Participated in the PyCon Somalia 2024 hackathon and attended sessions under the theme 'Python and AI: Building Tomorrow,' focused on the future of AI-driven development.
August 28-29, 2024
SomNOG7
Recognized in the Top 3 for workshop contributions. Engaged in technical discussions on 'Digital Public Infrastructure: Laying the Foundation for Somalia’s Digital Future.'
December 22-26, 2024
GirlsInICT 2025
Presented the Caawiye Caafimaad app at GirlsInICT 2025. Achieved Top 5 ranking out of 144 national projects, contributing to health-focused innovation led by young women in tech.
April 2025