Hello, I'm Ayana Samuel
Full-Stack Developer & ML Engineer
Building the future, one line of code at a time
About Me
I am a passionate full-stack developer with expertise in building modern web applications, machine learning systems, and scalable backend services. With a strong foundation in computer science and years of hands-on experience, I create elegant solutions to complex problems.
Experience
Where I’ve delivered impact as a software engineer.
Mobile Devloper Intern · Eskalate
On-site · Full-time
Mobile Developer Intern at Eskalate, where I led the development of RemedyMate, an AI-powered mobile application focused on localized self-care guidance. I combined mobile engineering, offline-first system design, and team leadership to deliver a reliable, scalable product optimized for low-bandwidth environments.
- Led and coordinated a team of 4 interns while collaborating with 10+ backend and web engineers
- Designed and implemented offline-first mobile workflows with intelligent caching for low-connectivity users
- Established CI/CD pipelines and environment configurations to streamline and stabilize deployments
Software Engineer · Afri-Dev
Remote · Full-time
Software Engineer at Afridev, building a scalable Django-based platform with deep integrations across modern backend services, AI APIs, payment systems, and social platforms. The system is designed for production scale, security, and extensibility, combining traditional backend engineering with AI-powered features.
- Architecting a scalable and modular Django backend optimized for long-term growth
- Integrating Supabase for authentication, storage, and real-time capabilities
- Implementing multi-provider payment systems using Paddle and PayPal
- Integrating OpenAI APIs for AI-powered features including image generation, text-to-speech (TTS-1), and video generation (Sora)
- Designing secure API key management and environment configurations for third-party services
- Building social media integrations to enable seamless external platform connectivity
Featured Projects
A selection of projects showcasing my expertise in full-stack development, machine learning, and system design.
Skills & Technologies
Technologies and tools I use to bring ideas to life.
Education
My foundation in computer science and software engineering.
Adama Science and Technology University
B.Sc. · Computer Science and Engineering
- Active member of the Competitive Programming Division (CPD), participating in national-level algorithmic competitions
- Strong academic focus on data structures, algorithms, and system design principles
- Applied theoretical knowledge to real-world software projects across web, mobile, and backend systems
A2SV
· Competitive Programming and Software Development
- Completed 1000+ hours of intensive training in data structures, algorithms, and problem solving
- Participated in 20+ weekly competitive programming contests, achieving an overall rating above 2000
- Selected for A2SV (Africa to Silicon Valley), a Google-backed (twice) tech education and incubation program
- Part of a program that has successfully placed 110+ engineers in top global technology companies
Services
What I can build and ship for you.
Full-Stack Development
End-to-end development of scalable web and mobile-ready applications, from clean user interfaces to robust backend systems, built with performance, security, and long-term maintainability in mind.
- Production-ready frontend and backend integration
- Secure authentication, payments, and third-party API integrations
- Scalable architectures designed for growth and real-world usage
Backend & Systems
Design and implementation of reliable backend systems that handle complexity, scale, and real-world constraints such as concurrency, performance, and fault tolerance.
- Scalable API design and modular system architecture
- Database modeling, caching, and performance optimization
- Secure services, background processing, and system integrations
Machine Learning
Practical machine learning and AI-powered features integrated into real products, focusing on usefulness, efficiency, and production deployment rather than experiments.
- ML-powered features such as recommendations, NLP, and automation
- AI integrations using modern APIs and open-source models
- Model evaluation, optimization, and production deployment support
Mobile App Development
High-performance, cross-platform mobile applications designed for reliability, offline support, and real-world usage conditions.
- Cross-platform mobile apps using modern frameworks
- Offline-first architectures and intelligent caching
- CI/CD pipelines and production-ready mobile deployments
Certifications
Proof of skills and validated knowledge.
Volunteering
Community and leadership contributions.
Developer Community · Mentor
Mentoring junior developers on fundamentals and project execution.
- Code reviews and pair programming
- Career guidance and interview prep
Achievements
Recognition and milestones from my journey in tech.
Contact
I’m open to roles in software engineering and collaborations on ambitious projects.