Hi, I am Andrew đź‘‹
Creative Developer & AI Enthusiast.
Hi, I’m Andrew Defar
With 8 years of coding experience, I’ve worked on both frontend and backend development, as well as AI and machine learning.
Tech Stack
I work with diverse cutting-edge technologies, frameworks, and tools to build robust, scalable applications.
I'm very flexible with Time Zones, Communications, and Locations
I'm based in Hosanna, Ethiopia and open to any remote work worldwide.
My Passion for Coding
I love solving problems and building things through code. Programming isn't just my profession—it's my passion. I enjoy exploring new technologies, and enhancing my skills.
Contact me
andrewtsegaye7@gmail.com
My Selected Projects
Podcastr - AI Podcast Platform
Podcastr is a revolutionary Software-as-a-Service platform that transforms the way podcasts are created. With advanced AI-powered features like text-to-multiple-voices functionality, it allows creators to generate diverse voiceovers from a single text input.
Built as a unique Software-as-a-Service app with Next.js 14, Tailwind CSS, TypeScript, Framer Motion and Convex, Podcastr is designed for optimal performance and scalability.
Hear from My Mentors
In addition to his intellectual capability, Andrew is a compassionate, driven, and collaborative. His determination to bring change to his community through technology and innovation makes him truly unique.
Ellie Fassman
PhD Researcher @ Cornell
Andrew Tsegaye, a skilled programmer with a strong grasp of Python and JavaScript. His ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with peers makes him a valuable asset in any technical environment.
Mukerem Ali
Python Developer @ Turing
Andrew shows promising tenacity, dedication, and problem-solving skills. His eagerness to learn and take initiative positions him for success in software engineering. I anticipate his future achievements.
Isaac Sahle
Software Engineer @ Google
Andrew’s passion for AI and web development shines through his diverse projects. He continuously strives to improve his skills, particularly in algorithmic problem-solving.
Georg Osang
Mathematical Scientist @ IDEMS
My Work Experience
Freelancer
Junior Full Stack Developer -- September 2023 - Present
Designing and developing scalable, responsive websites and web applications using Next.js, TypeScript, Node.js, MongoDB, Appwrite, Supabase, Tailwind CSS, and NextAuth. Delivered high-quality, user-centric solutions while managing end-to-end development as a freelancer.
Lumiere Research Scholar
Deep Learning Researcher -- June 2024 - August 2024
Researched real-time automatic license plate recognition using deep learning, developing and optimizing models for precise and efficient detection. Integrated advanced computer vision techniques and deep learning concepts, including object tracking, to enhance overall recognition performance.
SmartStickies
Artificial Intelligence Engineer Intern -- March 2024 - May 2024
Artificial Intelligence Engineer intern at SmartStickies, where I built an AI-powered Screen Workflow Generator from scratch, developed advanced AI models, and worked on GitHub AI Assistant & Advanced AI Code Generation Agent—demonstrated skills in Python programming, AI, LLMs, and NLP algorithms.
Robox Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Center
Mentor & Student -- June 2022 - August 2022
Developed an autonomous cleaning robot, learned AI and Arduino programming, and assisted younger students with Python by explaining and debugging codes. This experience honed my problem-solving skills, deepened my tech awareness, and involved building and assembling robots for hands-on projects.
Let's talk
Whether you’re looking to build a new website, improve your existing platform, or bring a unique project to life, I’m here to help.