# Beakal Asefa

> Software Engineer

Location: San Diego, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/beakal

An experienced developer with 9+ years of hands on experience in web and application development as well as leading projects through all phases of Software Development Life Cycle. Effective Lead Developer who communicates with clients and gathers requirements while developing functional documents. Proven experience in developing web applications for Healthcare, Travel, Corporate Network Communications, and Incentive companies.

## Work Experience
### Senior Software Engineer @ TripShot
Jan 2022 – Present

### Web Developer @ Stanford University School of Medicine
Jan 2018 – Jan 2021 | Palo Alto, CA
Designed and implemented features within the CHOIR (Collaborative Health Outcomes Information Registry) ecosystem for end users to collect, analyze and assess patient data
Built a web application, CHOIR on FHIR, using the Vert.x framework which is integrated within Stanford's EHR to further extend CHOIR. The application is composed of a REST API server and a single page client app
Conducted training and support for new research groups
Strictly followed and incorporated the concept of high-risk and regulated data (HIPAA and PHI)

### Web Developer/Project Manager @ MMCY Tech
Jan 2013 – Jan 2015 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Led the design and development of meeting and event registration websites (CVENT)
Designed user interface and user experience for website and web applications
Provided support in maintaining web applications and resolved reported issues
Ensured project delivery with tight deadlines

### Web Developer/Project Manager @ MMCY Tech
Jan 2013 – Jan 2013 | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Designed responsive UIs and UX for websites and web applications
Created corporate websites using content management systems
Built web applications using ASP.net and PHP
Managed projects using Agile methodology
Deployed and maintained web applications on Linux and Windows Server

### Website Designer @ 99designs
Jan 2010 – Jan 2014 | https://99designs.com/profiles/beakal
Five-time website design contest winner

### Web Developer @ MODETH Outsource PLC (ModernETH)
Jan 2011 – Jan 2012 | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Prepared design documents (analysis and requirement)
Designed UI prototypes and developed websites using HTML, CSS and JavaScript
Conducted maintenance for existing projects

### Programmer @ MODETH Outsource PLC (ModernETH)
Jan 2008 – Jan 2011 | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Implemented a web application that tracks telecom expenses for a travel company
Developed a quotation tracking and management web application for a freight and logistic firm
Designed corporate websites for various companies using HTML, CSS, JavaScript and Adobe Flash


## Education
### Master's degree in Computer Science
Maharishi International University
Jan 2017 – Jan 2018

### Bachelor's degree in Computer Science
HiLCoE School of Computer Science and Technology
Jan 2005 – Jan 2008


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/beakal
- Website: https://beakalasefa.com

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Last updated: 2026-03-22