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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Meet and Greet Our Core Team Member: Highlighting Biruk Mesfin

Today, we're excited to introduce Biruk Mesfin, an essential member of our GDSC AASTU community who has made significant contributions as both a content manager and graphics designer. Biruk has been key in enhancing our community’s visual presence by creating eye-catching designs that resonate with our audience. His creativity and attention to detail not only enriched our branding but also helped triple our subscriber count, boosting our social media reach and engagement. In addition to his design work, Biruk served as our backstage manager for many events, including the AASTU TECH FEST. He played a vital role in ensuring everything ran smoothly by overseeing technical aspects.

Beyond his contributions to GDSC AASTU, Biruk has a rich professional background. He is currently the Lead Web Developer at Spark Tank, where he focuses on connecting investors with entrepreneurs through innovative technology. As the Founder of Innovate Fusion, he led a team that achieved remarkable success in the A2SV Generative AI For Africa Hackathon, winning the Best Technical Implementation Award for their project, The Architect, which showcased groundbreaking ideas in generative AI.

Biruk also serves as the Co-Founder and Public Relations Lead of the AASTU Software Engineering Association, where he works to strengthen the community of aspiring software engineers. His experience as a Front-End Developer Intern at Eskalate and as a Software Engineering Intern at Headstarter further demonstrates his technical skills and commitment to professional growth. He also worked as a Product Manager Intern at A2SV | Africa to Silicon Valley, where he actively participates in product development processes.

As Biruk continues to innovate and inspire, we are excited to see how he will further contribute to the tech community and empower those around him as the incoming GDSC AASTU Lead for this year. His journey exemplifies dedication and passion for technology, design, and collaboration, making him a valuable asset to GDSC AASTU and beyond. We look forward to witnessing his future achievements and the positive impact he will create.

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🌍✨ Big Announcement: Welcome to Nebil AlGhazi's World!

I've been inspired by so many amazing creators like Dagmawi Babi, Chapi Neural Nets, The Bloglammer, Tech Nerd, and countless others who have shared their journeys and impacted so many lives.

After receiving tons of suggestions and recommendations from my beloved Ahbab's, I’m excited to officially launch @Ahbab_Labs — a place where I'll be sharing everything from coding insights to personal growth, community-building experiences, and everything in between.

This is just the beginning. More exciting projects and communities are on the way, and I can’t wait to take you along for the ride! 🚀

Join me, learn, build, and grow. Let’s make something incredible together! 💪

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