Open to work · Remote friendly

Bitania
Finoteselam

Frontend Developer / UI/UX Designer

I build fast, accessible interfaces and craft thoughtful user experiences — bridging the gap between design thinking and clean code. Currently turning ideas into polished digital products.

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1+
Year experience
8+
Projects built
2
Disciplines
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Bitania Finoteselam
Frontend Dev UI/UX Designer
✦ React.js
✦ Figma
✦ TypeScript
✦ UI Design
✦ Next.js
✦ Tailwind CSS
✦ Framer Motion
✦ User Research
✦ Prototyping
✦ JavaScript
✦ React.js
✦ Figma
✦ TypeScript
✦ UI Design
✦ Next.js
✦ Tailwind CSS
✦ Framer Motion
✦ User Research
✦ Prototyping
✦ JavaScript
What I work with

Skills & Tools

A mix of design intuition and engineering precision — I'm comfortable across the full front-of-stack spectrum.

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React.js
Advanced
🔷
TypeScript
Proficient
🎨
Figma
Advanced
💨
Tailwind CSS
Proficient
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Next.js
Intermediate
🟡
JavaScript
Advanced
🌀
Framer Motion
Intermediate
🔬
User Research
Proficient
🖌️
UI Design
Advanced
📱
Responsive Design
Advanced
🗂️
Git / GitHub
Proficient
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Wireframing
Advanced
Selected Work

Projects

A curated selection of things I've designed and built — spanning product UIs, web apps, and design systems.

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Full Stack
CaterLink Ethiopia

Connects Ethiopian catering providers with customers including individuals, hotels, and event organizers.The platform focuses specifically on Ethiopian cuisine and traditional dishes.

React MySQL Node.js + Express
Live Demo GitHub
design
UI/UX
Habesha Restaurant Design

A modern digital identity for a Habesha restaurant, enhancing customer engagement and making it easier for users to discover, reserve, and enjoy authentic Ethiopian dining experiences.

Figma Prototyping User Testing
Live Demo GitHub
Full-stack
GebetaCloudERP

One Platform. Complete Business Control. The enterprise ERP built for Africa and the modern world.

Next.js TypeScript Tailwind Node.js
Live Demo GitHub
portfolio
Frontend
Portfolio Builder

A modern web application designed to help students, freelancers, designers, and developers create professional portfolios without needing advanced design or coding skills.

React CSS Modules Context API Figma
Live Demo GitHub
Journey

Experience &
Education

One year in, but learning fast. I've moved through design agencies, dev projects, and self-directed learning with a clear focus on building things that actually work for real people.

2024 — Present
Junior Frontend Developer & UI/UX Designer
Freelance & Contract Projects

Designed and developed web applications for small businesses and startups. Handled everything from initial wireframes to production-ready React code. Delivered 6+ client projects on time.

React Figma Tailwind Client Management
2024 — present
BSc Software Engineering
Bahrdar University

Strong foundation in software engineering, data structures, and human-computer interaction.

Software Engineering OOP Database
2026
ALX Graphic Design Certificate
ALX Africa

Completed graphic design training covering visual communication, user interface design, and creative problem-solving.

Social Media Design UI/UX Design Branding Design Tools View Certificate
2026
Women's Hackathon – 2nd Place Winner
Wise Coders

Secured 2nd place in a competitive Women's Hackathon by collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to design and develop an innovative technology solution. Demonstrated problem-solving, teamwork, innovation, and presentation skills while addressing real-world challenges.

Hackathon Innovation Teamwork Problem Solving 🏆 View Achievement
2025
ALX Frontend Certificate
ALX Africa

Completed intensive frontend development training focused on building responsive and interactive web applications using modern web technologies and industry best practices.

HTML5 CSS3 JavaScript Responsive Design View Certificate
2025
ALX Backend Certificate
ALX Africa

Completed backend engineering training covering server-side development, databases, APIs, authentication, and scalable application architecture.

Python SQL REST APIs Database Design View Certificate
2025
ALX AI Certificate
ALX Africa

Completed AI career essentials training focused on artificial intelligence concepts, prompt engineering, AI-assisted workflows, and practical applications of generative AI tools.

Artificial Intelligence Prompt Engineering Generative AI AI Tools View Certificate
2023 — 2024
UI/UX Design Intern
Digital Agency, Addis Ababa

Collaborated with a product team on mobile app designs. Conducted user interviews, created wireframes, and built high-fidelity prototypes in Figma. Contributed to a design system used across 3 products.

User Research Figma Prototyping A/B Testing
Get in touch

Let's Work Together

Have a project in mind, a role to fill, or just want to say hello? My inbox is open — I typically reply within 24 hours.

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