Meet and Greet Our Core Team Members: Introducing Nebiyou Elias

We’re excited to introduce Nebiyou Elias, a passionate Web Technical Lead of our GDSC AASTU core team! He has made significant contributions to the club by leading technical initiatives and organizing impactful events that foster innovation and collaboration among students. His leadership has been instrumental in mentoring aspiring developers, promoting skill development, and driving successful projects that enhance the learning experience within the tech community.

Nebiyou’s diverse experiences include internships as a Mobile Application Developer at Eskalate and a Frontend Web Developer at Micro Sun & Solutions PLC, where he developed high-performance mobile applications and user-friendly web platforms. As an A2SV | Africa to Silicon Valley trainee, he solved over 600 algorithmic problems and actively participated in community mentoring. His contributions as a volunteer mentor at KoderLabs further underscore his commitment to supporting the next generation of tech professionals.

Reflecting on his journey, Nebiyou states,

"What an amazing year full of surprises! 😄 Even though I joined the core team late, as Web Technical Lead, I feel incredibly lucky 🍀 to be a part of this incredible team and community. 🙌 From the lead mentors 👩‍💻🧑‍💻 to the talented students 🎓, I had the opportunity to gain a bird's eye view of the development world.🌍 This experience has been invaluable in helping me choose my career path and specialization. 🚀 It has truly been an unforgettable journey! 🌟"

"At the end, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude 🙏 to the entire GDSC AASTU community. I am so thankful to my amazing core team members who believed in me, the dedicated mentors who guided us, and the students who stayed committed till the end, you all made this experience truly special. 💙 I'm eagerly looking forward to having another incredible experience like this, and I'm truly grateful for the opportunity. 😊"

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Meet and Greet Our Core Team Member: Introducing Yoseph Zewdu

Yoseph Zewdu is a dedicated Web Technical Lead at GDSC AASTU, where he has significantly contributed to the growth and development of the tech community. With a passion for backend development and a commitment to empowering students, Yoseph has taken on various roles that highlight his leadership and technical skills. He actively promotes innovative tech learning opportunities and has successfully organized workshops and events, bridging the gap between aspiring tech professionals and valuable educational resources.

Currently, Yoseph is interning as a Backend Developer at Kuraztech and LelaTech, where he works with technologies such as PHP, Laravel, MySQL, and Node.js. Additionally, as a Campus Ambassador for ALX ETHIOPIA, he has been instrumental in organizing events that introduce students at Addis Ababa Science and Technology University to transformative online tech programs. He has also volunteered as a mentor for the ALX AI Career Essentials program at Sand Technologies, showcasing his dedication to nurturing the next generation of tech talent. Throughout his journey, Yoseph has honed his skills in teamwork, communication, and educational leadership, making a lasting impact on the tech community.

Reflecting on his time at GDSC AASTU, Yoseph shares,

“Being the Web Technical Lead has been an unexpected adventure! Originally applying as a mentor, I never anticipated leading the web team, but it's been immensely enjoyable. Wrangling over 300 students 🤯 and 30 mentors 👩‍💻🧑‍💻 from various departments has been a blast 💥. From leading in-person Wednesday sessions to online meetups with lead mentors, my team and I tackled it all."

"Huge thanks 🙏 to the GDSC AASTU community, especially those who stuck with us till the final hackathon, and of course, my exceptional team 👥. Your dedication to the study sessions has been inspiring. Leading this crew has been a joy 😃, and I'm grateful 😊 for every moment.”

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