βοΈ Oromia Hackathon 2025 is Almost Here!
The #VisitOromiaTourismHackathon is back for its fourth year. We want to help you make your ideas real and improve tourism in Ethiopia.
π»When:June 22 β 24, 2025
π»What: Solve real problems and make a real difference.
π°Prizes: You could win up to 100,000 ETB!
β 1st Place: 100,000 ETB
β 2nd Place: 75,000 ETB
β 3rd Place: 25,000 ETB
π Register now:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQCmRgAR6c8vA9zqlTGtS0NO_fqJo7A3NHC0dV2PFmOIBvfQ/viewform
Are you a creative person who loves tourism, hospitality, or technology? Do you want to build something important but need a way to start? This is your chance!
The #VisitOromiaTourismHackathon is back for its fourth year. We want to help you make your ideas real and improve tourism in Ethiopia.
π»When:June 22 β 24, 2025
π»What: Solve real problems and make a real difference.
π°Prizes: You could win up to 100,000 ETB!
β 1st Place: 100,000 ETB
β 2nd Place: 75,000 ETB
β 3rd Place: 25,000 ETB
π Register now:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQCmRgAR6c8vA9zqlTGtS0NO_fqJo7A3NHC0dV2PFmOIBvfQ/viewform
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"Given the opportunity, there are enough skilled developers in Ethiopia that can significantly improve these state-managed platforms"
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Why Most Government Websites in Ethiopia Barely Work
While federal and regional agencies have embraced e-services, many citizens are still greeted with β404 errors,β and dysfunctional portals. Digital Ethiopia remains plagued by dead links and outdated content.
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π° $280,000 awaits the champion π°
Prize Pool
π₯ 1st: $280 000
π₯ 2nd: $83 800
π₯ 3rd: $42 000
π 4th: $14 000
2025 Tencent Advertising Algorithm Competition β the global competition for elite programmers and engineers, hosted by Tencent Ads.
Career Fast-Track
π’Top 10 teams: Guaranteed full-time offers at Tencent
π’ All finalists: Priority interviews for full-time roles
π’ All semi-finalists: Internship offers + exclusive swag & gadgets
π Register before: July 31, 2025
π Sign up now: https://algo.qq.com/
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Prize Pool
π₯ 1st: $280 000
π₯ 2nd: $83 800
π₯ 3rd: $42 000
π 4th: $14 000
2025 Tencent Advertising Algorithm Competition β the global competition for elite programmers and engineers, hosted by Tencent Ads.
Career Fast-Track
π’Top 10 teams: Guaranteed full-time offers at Tencent
π’ All finalists: Priority interviews for full-time roles
π’ All semi-finalists: Internship offers + exclusive swag & gadgets
π Register before: July 31, 2025
π Sign up now: https://algo.qq.com/
#TencentAds #AlgorithmCompetition #MLChallenge #Hiring
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π£ Excited to Announce!
WTM Addis and GDG Addis are teaming up with NSK.AI for an incredible AI Bootcamp:
This FREE, beginner-friendly Bootcamp will help students, developers, and AI enthusiasts build real-world AI apps that can answer questions using their own documents or external knowledge. All hands-on with Langchain and other open-source AI tools!
As a participant, youβll gain:
β Hands-on RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) experience
β Practical projects with Langchain & open-source tools
β Text & audio AI interactions
β A portfolio-ready AI project
β Support from a vibrant learning community
β Knowledge of vector databases, retrieval strategies, prompt engineering & more
No advanced AI background needed; just curiosity and basic Python skills!
Register here π https://forms.gle/1uM8go8yAPpr46KLA to start building real AI apps!
WTM Addis and GDG Addis are teaming up with NSK.AI for an incredible AI Bootcamp:
βIntro to AI Agents: From RAG to Deploymentβ
This FREE, beginner-friendly Bootcamp will help students, developers, and AI enthusiasts build real-world AI apps that can answer questions using their own documents or external knowledge. All hands-on with Langchain and other open-source AI tools!
As a participant, youβll gain:
β Hands-on RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) experience
β Practical projects with Langchain & open-source tools
β Text & audio AI interactions
β A portfolio-ready AI project
β Support from a vibrant learning community
β Knowledge of vector databases, retrieval strategies, prompt engineering & more
No advanced AI background needed; just curiosity and basic Python skills!
π Starts: 19th July 2025 | π» Self-paced | π° FREE
Register here π https://forms.gle/1uM8go8yAPpr46KLA to start building real AI apps!
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Ready to build practical AI app even if you're new to AI?
The FREE NSK.AI Bootcamp is your hands-on guide to building real-world RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) applications that use your documents or external knowledge to deliver intelligent answers.
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π In collaboration with WTM Addis and GDG Addis
No advanced AI skills required. Perfect for students, developers & curious AI enthusiasts. Learn to:
β Hands-on training with RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation)
β Practical project building with Langchain & open-source tools
β Text & audio-based AI interaction
β Portfolio-ready AI project
β Support from a vibrant learning community
β Understanding of Vector Databases, Retrieval strategies, Prompt engineering & moreβ¦
π Starts: 19th July 2025 | π» Self-paced | π° FREE
Register to learn how to build real AI apps practically! π https://forms.gle/1uM8go8yAPpr46KLA
#WTMAddis #GDGAddis #NSKAIBootcamp #BuildWithAI
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Calling all innovators, coders, and dreamers! Unleash your creativity in a thrilling week-long hackathon leveraging Ethiopiaβs Fayda Digital ID system. From July 26 - August 4, 2025, build game-changing solutions in FinTech, HealthTech, Smart Governance, AgriTech, and more!
Register using this link -> https://lnkd.in/dssa4fXX.
@GDGAddis
Register using this link -> https://lnkd.in/dssa4fXX.
@GDGAddis
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Bereket Engida for the 2025 JavaScriptLandia Awards
Bereket is being nominated for Outstanding Contribution from a New Arrival for his impactful work on BetterAuth, which is making authentication simpler and helping many developers.
The community has already started nominating him. Letβs add our support.
π Nominations close Sept 19
π Winners announced at JSConf 2025 (Oct 14β16, Maryland)
Nominate Bereket π here.
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Bereket is being nominated for Outstanding Contribution from a New Arrival for his impactful work on BetterAuth, which is making authentication simpler and helping many developers.
The community has already started nominating him. Letβs add our support.
π Nominations close Sept 19
π Winners announced at JSConf 2025 (Oct 14β16, Maryland)
Nominate Bereket π here.
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π #α³αα #CTF is back for the second time this year , bringing you exciting challenges to put your skills to the test! π§ π»
π Sep 7, 2025
π Online
π Register @ https://yekolo.simulationslabs.com/register
π Sep 7, 2025
π Online
π Register @ https://yekolo.simulationslabs.com/register
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π Better-Hack β In Person Hackathon
Get ready for Better-Hack, an in-person hackathon proudly brought to you by Better-Auth.
Build impactful projects, meet fellow developers, and compete for a grand prize pool of 200k.
ποΈ October 04 β 05
π DxValley 2.0 β Incubation Center, Africa Ave, Addis Ababa
(See on map β Google Maps)
π Rewards
Alongside the prize pool, expect bonus rewards, exclusive merch, stickers, and sponsor goodies.
β‘ Sign up today β better-hack.io
β³ Registration closes Wednesday at midnight
Bring your laptop, your ideas, and your team. Letβs make Better-Hack unforgettable.
Get ready for Better-Hack, an in-person hackathon proudly brought to you by Better-Auth.
Build impactful projects, meet fellow developers, and compete for a grand prize pool of 200k.
ποΈ October 04 β 05
π DxValley 2.0 β Incubation Center, Africa Ave, Addis Ababa
(See on map β Google Maps)
π Rewards
Alongside the prize pool, expect bonus rewards, exclusive merch, stickers, and sponsor goodies.
β‘ Sign up today β better-hack.io
β³ Registration closes Wednesday at midnight
Bring your laptop, your ideas, and your team. Letβs make Better-Hack unforgettable.
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Ready to take your ALX journey to the next level?
We've partnered with Google to offer you exclusive access to a 8-week Google Cloud Skills Programme, starting 13 October 2025. As part of the partnership, Google will cover all programme costs for learners, giving you hands-on training through Google's professional platform, leading to industry-recognised Google Cloud certificates and skill badges that employers actively seek. Build expertise in cloud infrastructure, earn digital credentials, and join fellow ALX alumni in mastering the cloud engineering skills that are transforming careers across Africa and globally.
Limited spots available exclusively for ALX Software Engineering & AWS graduates ONLY.
Deadline for the application is October 8.
Apply here: https://shorturl.at/7SYv1
We've partnered with Google to offer you exclusive access to a 8-week Google Cloud Skills Programme, starting 13 October 2025. As part of the partnership, Google will cover all programme costs for learners, giving you hands-on training through Google's professional platform, leading to industry-recognised Google Cloud certificates and skill badges that employers actively seek. Build expertise in cloud infrastructure, earn digital credentials, and join fellow ALX alumni in mastering the cloud engineering skills that are transforming careers across Africa and globally.
Limited spots available exclusively for ALX Software Engineering & AWS graduates ONLY.
Deadline for the application is October 8.
Apply here: https://shorturl.at/7SYv1
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π PREβAYF 2025: Tech & AI for Good π€
FOR STARTUPS & BUSINESS EXHIBITORS
π October 28, 2025 | π Hyatt Regency, Addis Ababa
FREE PARTICIPATION
Are you a startup or business driving innovation through technology or AI?
Join PREβAYF 2025, a dynamic pre-event to the African Youth Forum 2025, and connect with the next generation of innovators, investors, and changemakers shaping Africaβs digital future.
π‘ Why Exhibit?
β¨ Showcase your products, services, or innovations
π€ Participate in B2B Matchmaking & Networking
π Engage with investors, partners, and policymakers
π Build collaborations that scale your impact
π₯ Connect with youth β recruit talents and offer opportunities
π Register Now:
π https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScAQLEh_yQXOr8xMu06Zn7whpSxma1UUqF164OK-IPIZFARvw/viewform?usp=header
This isnβt just an event β itβs a platform to connect, collaborate, and co-create the future of African innovation.
#AYF2025 #TechForGood #DigitalTransformation #StartupShowcase #YouthInnovation #B2BNetworking
FOR STARTUPS & BUSINESS EXHIBITORS
π October 28, 2025 | π Hyatt Regency, Addis Ababa
FREE PARTICIPATION
Are you a startup or business driving innovation through technology or AI?
Join PREβAYF 2025, a dynamic pre-event to the African Youth Forum 2025, and connect with the next generation of innovators, investors, and changemakers shaping Africaβs digital future.
π‘ Why Exhibit?
β¨ Showcase your products, services, or innovations
π€ Participate in B2B Matchmaking & Networking
π Engage with investors, partners, and policymakers
π Build collaborations that scale your impact
π₯ Connect with youth β recruit talents and offer opportunities
π Register Now:
π https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScAQLEh_yQXOr8xMu06Zn7whpSxma1UUqF164OK-IPIZFARvw/viewform?usp=header
This isnβt just an event β itβs a platform to connect, collaborate, and co-create the future of African innovation.
#AYF2025 #TechForGood #DigitalTransformation #StartupShowcase #YouthInnovation #B2BNetworking
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Google Cloud Study Jams EMEA 2025 is here!
Join this free 5-week program to learn practical Cloud and Generative AI skills, earn Google Skill Badges, and get cool swag π
Perfect for students, developers, and tech enthusiasts who want hands-on experience with Google Cloud and Gemini AI.
π Runs until November 20, 2025
π Sign up: https://rsvp.withgoogle.com/events/cloud-study-jams/home
#GoogleCloud #StudyJams #AI #Developers #CloudComputing
Join this free 5-week program to learn practical Cloud and Generative AI skills, earn Google Skill Badges, and get cool swag π
Perfect for students, developers, and tech enthusiasts who want hands-on experience with Google Cloud and Gemini AI.
π Runs until November 20, 2025
π Sign up: https://rsvp.withgoogle.com/events/cloud-study-jams/home
#GoogleCloud #StudyJams #AI #Developers #CloudComputing
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Join Ethiopia's premier competitive programming hackathon.
A full-day, on-site event dedicated to advanced problem-solving, data structures and algorithms.
Form a team of three and compete in divisions open to both advanced (Elite) and intermediate (Open) coders for national recognition and exciting prizes! π
π α α³α, α α³α 27 2018 (December 6, 2025)
β° 3α‘00 - 11α‘00 α°α α΅ (9:00 AM β 5:00 PM)
π CapStone ALX Tech Hub, Lideta
π Register now: https://luma.com/9pobz8sd
#ALXEthiopia #CodeLeagueEthiopia #CompetitiveProgramming #DSA #dohardthings #ALXAfrica #lifeatALX
A full-day, on-site event dedicated to advanced problem-solving, data structures and algorithms.
Form a team of three and compete in divisions open to both advanced (Elite) and intermediate (Open) coders for national recognition and exciting prizes! π
π α α³α, α α³α 27 2018 (December 6, 2025)
β° 3α‘00 - 11α‘00 α°α α΅ (9:00 AM β 5:00 PM)
π CapStone ALX Tech Hub, Lideta
π Register now: https://luma.com/9pobz8sd
#ALXEthiopia #CodeLeagueEthiopia #CompetitiveProgramming #DSA #dohardthings #ALXAfrica #lifeatALX
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1. The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) is seeking a highly skilled Senior Database Administrator as an Individual Consultant to manage and optimize their core information systems, specifically the ICSMIS SYSTEM
2. The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Civil Service Commission is seeking to hire a highly qualified and experienced Senior System Quality Assurance Specialist as an Individual Consultant for a World Bank-financed project in Ethiopia.
@GDGAddis
#GDGAddis
1. The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) is seeking a highly skilled Senior Database Administrator as an Individual Consultant to manage and optimize their core information systems, specifically the ICSMIS SYSTEM
2. The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Civil Service Commission is seeking to hire a highly qualified and experienced Senior System Quality Assurance Specialist as an Individual Consultant for a World Bank-financed project in Ethiopia.
@GDGAddis
#GDGAddis
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π Itβs happening! DevFest Addis 2025, RSVP is now OPEN!
The countdown to December 13 starts TODAY.
If youβre a developer, tech enthusiast, innovator, or just curiousβ¦ this is YOUR event.
π₯ Inspiring speakers
π₯ Hands-on sessions
π₯ Real connections
π₯ Big moments
Donβt wait, secure your seat now!
π RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-addis-presents-gdg-addis-devfest25/
The countdown to December 13 starts TODAY.
If youβre a developer, tech enthusiast, innovator, or just curiousβ¦ this is YOUR event.
π₯ Inspiring speakers
π₯ Hands-on sessions
π₯ Real connections
π₯ Big moments
Donβt wait, secure your seat now!
π RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-addis-presents-gdg-addis-devfest25/
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π₯π₯ 5 DAYS TO GO! π₯π₯
Addisβ¦ ARE YOU READY?! πβ¨
In just 5 days, the biggest developer energy of the year hits the city, DevFest Addis 2025!
A full-day experience of AI, Cloud, Security, Innovation, Workshops, Founders, Builders, and PURE COMMUNITY POWER.
This is where:
π₯ Ideas turn into products
π₯ Side projects turn into careers
π₯ Developers become innovators
π₯ Connections become opportunities
π₯ Africaβs digital future takes shape
No matter what youβre building, DevFest Addis is your moment.
π Saturday, December 13, 2025
π ALX Ethiopia | Lideta Hub, 4th Floor
Letβs GOOOOOOO! ππ₯π₯
#DevFestAddis #gdg_addis #AI #Cloud #AfricaTech #BuildWithAI #DeveloperCommunity #gebeya #alx_ethiopia
Addisβ¦ ARE YOU READY?! πβ¨
In just 5 days, the biggest developer energy of the year hits the city, DevFest Addis 2025!
A full-day experience of AI, Cloud, Security, Innovation, Workshops, Founders, Builders, and PURE COMMUNITY POWER.
This is where:
π₯ Ideas turn into products
π₯ Side projects turn into careers
π₯ Developers become innovators
π₯ Connections become opportunities
π₯ Africaβs digital future takes shape
No matter what youβre building, DevFest Addis is your moment.
π Saturday, December 13, 2025
π ALX Ethiopia | Lideta Hub, 4th Floor
Letβs GOOOOOOO! ππ₯π₯
#DevFestAddis #gdg_addis #AI #Cloud #AfricaTech #BuildWithAI #DeveloperCommunity #gebeya #alx_ethiopia
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π Keynote Speaker Spotlight β DevFest Addis 2025
We are honored to welcome Yared Endale, Cluster Head for Eastern Africa and Country Manager for Visa Ethiopia, as a keynote speaker at DevFest Addis 2025.
Yared leads Visaβs strategy, partnerships, and digital payments growth across the Eastern Africa region. With 20+ years of experience in FinTech and banking, he has held senior roles in digital transformation at Cooperative Bank of Oromia, Bank of Abyssinia, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, and Wegagen Bank.
He has extensive expertise in implementing digital and core banking systems across East Africa and the Middle East. Yared holds a Masterβs in Computer Science, a BSc in Applied Physics, and certifications in Project Management and Scrum.
We are excited to have him share his perspectives as we explore this yearβs theme: Building Safe, Secure, and Scalable Solutions with AI and Cloud.
π Saturday, December 13, 2025
π ALX Ethiopia | Lideta Hub, 4th Floor
Powered by Google Developer Groups, Gebeya, and ALX
We are honored to welcome Yared Endale, Cluster Head for Eastern Africa and Country Manager for Visa Ethiopia, as a keynote speaker at DevFest Addis 2025.
Yared leads Visaβs strategy, partnerships, and digital payments growth across the Eastern Africa region. With 20+ years of experience in FinTech and banking, he has held senior roles in digital transformation at Cooperative Bank of Oromia, Bank of Abyssinia, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, and Wegagen Bank.
He has extensive expertise in implementing digital and core banking systems across East Africa and the Middle East. Yared holds a Masterβs in Computer Science, a BSc in Applied Physics, and certifications in Project Management and Scrum.
We are excited to have him share his perspectives as we explore this yearβs theme: Building Safe, Secure, and Scalable Solutions with AI and Cloud.
π Saturday, December 13, 2025
π ALX Ethiopia | Lideta Hub, 4th Floor
Powered by Google Developer Groups, Gebeya, and ALX
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π Keynote Speaker Spotlight β DevFest Addis 2025
We are thrilled to feature Solomon Kassa, Senior International Technology Strategist and Founder of 1888EC and Soltech Solutions, as a keynote speaker at this year's DevFest.
Solomon brings 17+ years of global experience driving digital transformation across industries. He previously served as a senior technology consultant at Deloitte USA, leading multi-million-dollar projects across healthcare, finance, aviation, sustainability, and public sectors.
He is the creator and host of TechTalk With Solomon on EBS TV, producing more than 350 episodes that cover 900+ science and technology topics and feature interviews with prominent leaders, including Ethiopiaβs Prime Minister. Solomon is also the author of The Wonder of SciTech, Ethiopiaβs first major Amharic science and technology book, with more than 45,000 copies sold.
He holds academic degrees from George Washington University and has been featured on BBC, DW, VOA, AU, ITU, and TEDx. With a digital community of over 1.6 million followers, Solomon is recognized as one of Africaβs leading voices in tech and innovation.
We look forward to his powerful keynote at DevFest Addis 2025.
π Saturday, December 13, 2025
π ALX Ethiopia | Lideta Hub, 4th Floor
Powered by Google Developer Groups, Gebeya, and ALX
We are thrilled to feature Solomon Kassa, Senior International Technology Strategist and Founder of 1888EC and Soltech Solutions, as a keynote speaker at this year's DevFest.
Solomon brings 17+ years of global experience driving digital transformation across industries. He previously served as a senior technology consultant at Deloitte USA, leading multi-million-dollar projects across healthcare, finance, aviation, sustainability, and public sectors.
He is the creator and host of TechTalk With Solomon on EBS TV, producing more than 350 episodes that cover 900+ science and technology topics and feature interviews with prominent leaders, including Ethiopiaβs Prime Minister. Solomon is also the author of The Wonder of SciTech, Ethiopiaβs first major Amharic science and technology book, with more than 45,000 copies sold.
He holds academic degrees from George Washington University and has been featured on BBC, DW, VOA, AU, ITU, and TEDx. With a digital community of over 1.6 million followers, Solomon is recognized as one of Africaβs leading voices in tech and innovation.
We look forward to his powerful keynote at DevFest Addis 2025.
π Saturday, December 13, 2025
π ALX Ethiopia | Lideta Hub, 4th Floor
Powered by Google Developer Groups, Gebeya, and ALX
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π Keynote Speaker Spotlight β DevFest Addis 2025
We are excited to welcome Kaleab Girma, Certified DevOps Architect and AI Infrastructure Leader, as a keynote speaker at DevFest Addis 2025.
Kaleab has over a decade of experience building scalable cloud-native systems and AI-powered platforms. At GEBEYA Inc., he leads Infrastructure and the Dala product an AI-driven code-generation platform that transforms natural language prompts into fully functional MVP applications.
His expertise spans architecting multi-cloud infrastructure, integrating production-grade LLM APIs, and managing large-scale Kubernetes environments across AWS, Azure, and GCP. Kaleab has led high-performing engineering teams to achieve 99.99% uptime, major cloud cost efficiencies, and significant improvements in deployment velocity.
Deeply passionate about the intersection of AI and DevOps, he focuses on designing secure, efficient, and high-performance systems that power next-generation applications.
We are proud to host him on the DevFest Addis 2025 stage.
π Saturday, December 13, 2025
π ALX Ethiopia | Lideta Hub, 4th Floor
Powered by Google Developer Groups, Gebeya, and ALX
We are excited to welcome Kaleab Girma, Certified DevOps Architect and AI Infrastructure Leader, as a keynote speaker at DevFest Addis 2025.
Kaleab has over a decade of experience building scalable cloud-native systems and AI-powered platforms. At GEBEYA Inc., he leads Infrastructure and the Dala product an AI-driven code-generation platform that transforms natural language prompts into fully functional MVP applications.
His expertise spans architecting multi-cloud infrastructure, integrating production-grade LLM APIs, and managing large-scale Kubernetes environments across AWS, Azure, and GCP. Kaleab has led high-performing engineering teams to achieve 99.99% uptime, major cloud cost efficiencies, and significant improvements in deployment velocity.
Deeply passionate about the intersection of AI and DevOps, he focuses on designing secure, efficient, and high-performance systems that power next-generation applications.
We are proud to host him on the DevFest Addis 2025 stage.
π Saturday, December 13, 2025
π ALX Ethiopia | Lideta Hub, 4th Floor
Powered by Google Developer Groups, Gebeya, and ALX
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