Introducing Merbebt Solomon - GDSC AASTU 2023/24 Event Organizer

Merbebt Solomon has been an integral part of our event organizing team at GDSC AASTU . As an event organizer, she played a pivotal role in ensuring the success of each event by meticulously planning and making sure everything went according to plan. During the AASTU Tech Fest, Merbebet was instrumental in leading and instructing volunteers, ensuring that the event ran smoothly from start to finish. Her dedication to managing unexpected challenges and her warm welcome to partners and companies significantly contributed to the event’s overall success.

Merbebet has gained valuable experience in various professional roles as well. As a Frontend Developer Intern at Helder Technologies, she focused on graphic design, WordPress, and frontend development in a hybrid setting. She also participated in a month-long, on-site training program as a Summer Camp Trainee at Information Network Security Agency, and served as a Coding Instructor at Yenetta Code, where she mentored students in Scratch programming and coding during a summer internship.

Merbebet also has a strong background in volunteering. She served as a Youth Ambassador at Media Smart Youth Ethiopia, advocating for youth engagement and media literacy. Additionally, she contributed to social services and community development as a Volunteer at Rotaract Club of Finot.

Reflecting on her time as an event organizer, Merbebt shared:

"As a GDSC event organizer, this year has been an incredible journey of self-discovery and community contribution. I've learned that as youth, we have the potential to contribute and make a difference. We started with energy and a strong team spirit, connecting with diverse community projects and embracing our responsibilities with creativity. Through successes and mistakes, I've gained valuable insights into teamwork and the power of thinking outside the box. The support and inspiration from our amazing team have made this experience truly unforgettable, and I'm grateful to have been part of this amazing group."

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Meet & Greet Our Core Team Members: Introducing Fasika Gebrehana

We continue to shine the spotlight on the brilliant minds at GDSC AASTU. Today, we're thrilled to introduce Fasika Gebrehana, one of our Project Managers. With an extensive background in mobile development, frontend design, and mentoring, Fasika has been a dynamic force in our team.

Fasika is currently honing her skills as a Mobile Developer at A2SV | Africa to Silicon Valley, where she collaborates with a team of developers to create robust mobile applications using Flutter. Her hands-on experience includes state management, API integrations, and working with clean architecture to maintain high code quality and reliability. Her problem-solving and teamwork abilities have been enhanced through this experience, enabling her to manage the full development lifecycle.

Additionally, Fasika was a Frontend Developer at LelaTech, where she’s working on projects using Next.js and Builder.io. Her journey also includes mentoring aspiring developers at KoderLabs, where she helped guide young coders through the basics of development.

As a Project Manager at GDSC, Fasika has led with creativity and a passion for making an impact. She reflects on her experience:

"As Project Manager, this year has been an amazing adventure of self-discovery and giving back to our community through GDSC. I've realized that as young people, we have the power to make a real difference. Under the guidance of our project manager, we started off with lots of energy and a strong team spirit, diving into various community projects and taking on our roles with creativity. Along the way, we've learned so much about working together and thinking outside the box, both from our successes and our slip-ups. I'm really thankful for the incredible support and inspiration from our core team members. They've truly made this experience unforgettable."

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