📸 DevFest Addis 2024: A Heartfelt Thank You!
A big shoutout to ALX ETHIOPIA for being such gracious hosts and to all the incredible attendees who made DevFest Addis 2024 unforgettable!
Your energy, curiosity, and passion turned this event into a resounding success. We hope you left feeling inspired, connected, and equipped with new knowledge to fuel your tech journey.
Stay tuned as we share more highlights and photos from the event. We can't wait to see you again at our upcoming gatherings—bigger, better, and more impactful!
Thank you for being the heart of DevFest Addis 2024. Until next time! 🚀
#devfest24
#alxethiopia
#gdgaddis
#gdg
#ai
A big shoutout to ALX ETHIOPIA for being such gracious hosts and to all the incredible attendees who made DevFest Addis 2024 unforgettable!
Your energy, curiosity, and passion turned this event into a resounding success. We hope you left feeling inspired, connected, and equipped with new knowledge to fuel your tech journey.
Stay tuned as we share more highlights and photos from the event. We can't wait to see you again at our upcoming gatherings—bigger, better, and more impactful!
Thank you for being the heart of DevFest Addis 2024. Until next time! 🚀
#devfest24
#alxethiopia
#gdgaddis
#gdg
#ai
🌍 A Fintech Revolution in Africa
In 2023, Africans processed an astounding 62 billion mobile money transactions, valued at $912 billion. While cash remains prevalent in some regions, fintech innovations are reshaping payments—delivering speed, convenience, and driving financial inclusion across the continent.
🚀 Now, it’s time to take it to the next level!
In just 3 weeks, we’re unveiling the future of payments. Be among the first to witness this transformative leap.
👉 Secure your spot today: https://lnkd.in/eGeDyyES
In 2023, Africans processed an astounding 62 billion mobile money transactions, valued at $912 billion. While cash remains prevalent in some regions, fintech innovations are reshaping payments—delivering speed, convenience, and driving financial inclusion across the continent.
🚀 Now, it’s time to take it to the next level!
In just 3 weeks, we’re unveiling the future of payments. Be among the first to witness this transformative leap.
👉 Secure your spot today: https://lnkd.in/eGeDyyES
🚀 CTRL + API: Take Control of Innovation!
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of M-PESA’s Open API—the ultimate tool to supercharge your development journey.
💡 With seamless integrations, enhanced efficiency, and unmatched simplicity, your next breakthrough is just a keystroke away. Don’t miss the chance to unlock limitless possibilities and reshape the future of tech innovation.
Event Details
📅 Date: Saturday, December 7 (ኅዳር 28)
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM (ከ9፡00 - 12፡00 ሰአት)
📍 Location: CapStone ALX Tech Hub, Lideta
Register Now
🔗 Sign up: https://developer.safaricom.et/login
📝 RSVP: bit.ly/4i4IEyg
🍹 Cocktails will be served—network, sip, and innovate in style!
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of M-PESA’s Open API—the ultimate tool to supercharge your development journey.
💡 With seamless integrations, enhanced efficiency, and unmatched simplicity, your next breakthrough is just a keystroke away. Don’t miss the chance to unlock limitless possibilities and reshape the future of tech innovation.
Event Details
📅 Date: Saturday, December 7 (ኅዳር 28)
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM (ከ9፡00 - 12፡00 ሰአት)
📍 Location: CapStone ALX Tech Hub, Lideta
Register Now
🔗 Sign up: https://developer.safaricom.et/login
📝 RSVP: bit.ly/4i4IEyg
🍹 Cocktails will be served—network, sip, and innovate in style!
CTRL + API: Unlock the Fast Track to Seamless Integration
The best developers know how to work smarter, not harder—and with Safaricom’s cutting-edge API, integrating with M-PESA has never been more straightforward. Discover the transformative potential of M-PESA’s OPEN API and take efficiency in your projects to new heights.
📅 Save the date! Join us for an exclusive launch event that will revolutionize how you approach integration. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this game-changing moment. Register today and take the first step toward redefining your development experience.
Here’s what’s in store at the event:
🚀 Exclusive insights from M-PESA’s General Manager on the future of M-PESA and its growing ecosystem.
🌍 Inspiring success stories from other markets that showcase M-PESA’s impact and innovation.
🔧 A guided walkthrough of the developer journey, including account setup, sandbox access, and navigating documentation.
💡 A live Q&A session to address your questions and explore ideas with the experts.
Join us to experience the next level of integration and innovation. Be part of the revolution—sign up now!
Cocktail will be served 😋
📅 Date: Saturday, December 7 (ኅዳር 28)
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM (ከ9፡00 - 12፡00 ሰአት)
📍 Location: CapStone ALX Tech Hub, Lideta
🔗 Register here: bit.ly/4i4IEyg
Sign up here to access the Developer Portal 👉🏾 https://developer.safaricom.et/login
The best developers know how to work smarter, not harder—and with Safaricom’s cutting-edge API, integrating with M-PESA has never been more straightforward. Discover the transformative potential of M-PESA’s OPEN API and take efficiency in your projects to new heights.
📅 Save the date! Join us for an exclusive launch event that will revolutionize how you approach integration. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this game-changing moment. Register today and take the first step toward redefining your development experience.
Here’s what’s in store at the event:
🚀 Exclusive insights from M-PESA’s General Manager on the future of M-PESA and its growing ecosystem.
🌍 Inspiring success stories from other markets that showcase M-PESA’s impact and innovation.
🔧 A guided walkthrough of the developer journey, including account setup, sandbox access, and navigating documentation.
💡 A live Q&A session to address your questions and explore ideas with the experts.
Join us to experience the next level of integration and innovation. Be part of the revolution—sign up now!
Cocktail will be served 😋
📅 Date: Saturday, December 7 (ኅዳር 28)
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM (ከ9፡00 - 12፡00 ሰአት)
📍 Location: CapStone ALX Tech Hub, Lideta
🔗 Register here: bit.ly/4i4IEyg
Sign up here to access the Developer Portal 👉🏾 https://developer.safaricom.et/login
CTRL + API; The wait is over M-PESA’s OPEN API is here!
🚀 Today is the day!
Our Developer Portal is officially live! 🎉 Start building seamless integrations with M-PESA like never before. 💡 Explore powerful tools 📚 Access comprehensive documentation 🔧 Test in the sandbox environment The future of development starts now. Head to the portal and bring your ideas to life by signing up here 👉🏾https://developer.safaricom.et/login
Here’s what’s in store at the event:
🚀 Exclusive insights from MPESA’s General Manager on the future of M-PESA and its growing ecosystem.
🌍 Inspiring success stories from other markets that showcase M-PESA’s impact and innovation.
🔧 A guided walkthrough of the developer journey, including account setup, sandbox access, and navigating documentation. 💡 A live Q&A session to address your questions and explore ideas with the experts
Cocktail will be served 😋
📅 Date: Saturday, December 7 (ኅዳር 28)
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM (ከ9፡00 - 12፡00 ሰአት)
📍 Location: CapStone ALX Tech Hub, Lideta
🔗 Register here for the event today!: bit.ly/4i4IEyg
🚀 Today is the day!
Our Developer Portal is officially live! 🎉 Start building seamless integrations with M-PESA like never before. 💡 Explore powerful tools 📚 Access comprehensive documentation 🔧 Test in the sandbox environment The future of development starts now. Head to the portal and bring your ideas to life by signing up here 👉🏾https://developer.safaricom.et/login
Here’s what’s in store at the event:
🚀 Exclusive insights from MPESA’s General Manager on the future of M-PESA and its growing ecosystem.
🌍 Inspiring success stories from other markets that showcase M-PESA’s impact and innovation.
🔧 A guided walkthrough of the developer journey, including account setup, sandbox access, and navigating documentation. 💡 A live Q&A session to address your questions and explore ideas with the experts
Cocktail will be served 😋
📅 Date: Saturday, December 7 (ኅዳር 28)
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM (ከ9፡00 - 12፡00 ሰአት)
📍 Location: CapStone ALX Tech Hub, Lideta
🔗 Register here for the event today!: bit.ly/4i4IEyg
Computer Vision & Graphics Research Initiative
Application Deadline: Sunday December 15, 2024
Workshop Duration: December 19, 2024 – January 7, 2025
Location: Abrehot Library, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Description:
Are you curious about research? Do you want to give it a try? If you aspire to pursue a career in research, whether as a research scientist, a professor, or someone pushing the boundaries of scientific knowledge, you have to start somewhere. Join us this winter for a 3-week research workshop designed to provide hands-on research experience and connect you with mentors from leading institutions.
Who are the Mentors?
You will have the opportunity to work with PhD students and researchers who have worked at prestigious institutions such as: University of Michigan, Cornell University, Ecole Polytechnique, Google, Meta, Adobe, University of Toronto, Microsoft
https://forms.gle/CuXS22UMnpYygnmH9
Application Deadline: Sunday December 15, 2024
Workshop Duration: December 19, 2024 – January 7, 2025
Location: Abrehot Library, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Description:
Are you curious about research? Do you want to give it a try? If you aspire to pursue a career in research, whether as a research scientist, a professor, or someone pushing the boundaries of scientific knowledge, you have to start somewhere. Join us this winter for a 3-week research workshop designed to provide hands-on research experience and connect you with mentors from leading institutions.
Who are the Mentors?
You will have the opportunity to work with PhD students and researchers who have worked at prestigious institutions such as: University of Michigan, Cornell University, Ecole Polytechnique, Google, Meta, Adobe, University of Toronto, Microsoft
https://forms.gle/CuXS22UMnpYygnmH9
Ready to kickstart your entrepreneurial journey? Apply now for an exciting opportunity!
Deadline: December 22nd to join a free 10-hour course, followed by a 12-week training with a certificate from the Technical University of Munich and a scholarship to intern at a Bavarian start-up.
Scan the QR code to register today!
Deadline: December 22nd to join a free 10-hour course, followed by a 12-week training with a certificate from the Technical University of Munich and a scholarship to intern at a Bavarian start-up.
Scan the QR code to register today!
GDG Addis
Ready to kickstart your entrepreneurial journey? Apply now for an exciting opportunity! Deadline: December 22nd to join a free 10-hour course, followed by a 12-week training with a certificate from the Technical University of Munich and a scholarship to intern…
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Free Online Course in Digital Product Development
Apply for this course provided buy the Digital Product School in cooperation with the Technical University in Munich! Get trained in digital product development and secure the opportunity for further courses and an internship in Germany!
The Product Development Department at Shega is thrilled to invite you to our first-ever half-day tech event:
This exclusive event is your chance to connect with an incredible group of professionals from the tech community, including industry experts, leader from various organizations.
🎉 Shega Tech-Connect 🎉
📅 Date: December 28, 2024
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Shega Office
🎯 Topics include:
Data Engineering
DevOps
AI/ML
Software Security
SEO
Open Source Development
…and more!
🚨 Limited Slots: Only the first 20 people to register will be accepted! Confirmation emails will be sent out by tomorrow, December 27, 2024.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVI5i62rAeg0fioWafuXlXFqzSBiInqDqKWLxkjHs7yuDlLw/viewform?usp=header
This exclusive event is your chance to connect with an incredible group of professionals from the tech community, including industry experts, leader from various organizations.
🎉 Shega Tech-Connect 🎉
📅 Date: December 28, 2024
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Shega Office
🎯 Topics include:
Data Engineering
DevOps
AI/ML
Software Security
SEO
Open Source Development
…and more!
🚨 Limited Slots: Only the first 20 people to register will be accepted! Confirmation emails will be sent out by tomorrow, December 27, 2024.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVI5i62rAeg0fioWafuXlXFqzSBiInqDqKWLxkjHs7yuDlLw/viewform?usp=header
- Frontend web Developer with Vue.Ts / Nuxt.Ts experience
Key Responsibilities:
User Interface Development: Design and implement user-friendly interfaces using Vue / Nuxt, ensuring they are responsive and accessible for all users, familiarity and best fit to work within the composition API and composables.
Software Design Pattern: we expect you to have some knowledge of patterns and be able to follow any pattern given to you and stick to it till completion.
API Integration: Collaborate with backend developers to connect frontend components with RESTful APIs, ensuring efficient data handling and application functionality.
Code Quality Assurance: Write clean, maintainable code and participate in code reviews to uphold the highest coding standards and best practices.
Performance Optimization: Continuously monitor and improve application performance, ensuring fast loading times and smooth user interactions.
Testing and Validation: Develop and maintain unit tests and integration tests to ensure application reliability and robustness.
Collaboration: Work closely with other engineers to translate user needs into technical requirements and deliver effective solutions.
Stay Current: Keep up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in frontend development, contributing innovative ideas to enhance our products.
Qualifications:
Experience: 3+ years of experience in frontend development, with a strong focus on Vue.js, primarily SSR developement with Nuxt.js.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Familiarity with state management libraries (e.g., Pinia) and frontend build tools (e.g., Webpack).
REST API Knowledge: Experience working with RESTful APIs and understanding of asynchronous programming principles.
Version Control: Proficient in Git for version control and collaborative development.
Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues effectively.
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying technical concepts to diverse audiences.
Team Collaboration: Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment and contribute positively to team dynamics.
Soft skills:
Ability To Take Criticism
Agile
Ability to Simplify Complex Ideas
Ability to See Other People's Point of View
Accountability
Adaptability & Resilience
Send your resume to
[email protected]
Key Responsibilities:
User Interface Development: Design and implement user-friendly interfaces using Vue / Nuxt, ensuring they are responsive and accessible for all users, familiarity and best fit to work within the composition API and composables.
Software Design Pattern: we expect you to have some knowledge of patterns and be able to follow any pattern given to you and stick to it till completion.
API Integration: Collaborate with backend developers to connect frontend components with RESTful APIs, ensuring efficient data handling and application functionality.
Code Quality Assurance: Write clean, maintainable code and participate in code reviews to uphold the highest coding standards and best practices.
Performance Optimization: Continuously monitor and improve application performance, ensuring fast loading times and smooth user interactions.
Testing and Validation: Develop and maintain unit tests and integration tests to ensure application reliability and robustness.
Collaboration: Work closely with other engineers to translate user needs into technical requirements and deliver effective solutions.
Stay Current: Keep up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in frontend development, contributing innovative ideas to enhance our products.
Qualifications:
Experience: 3+ years of experience in frontend development, with a strong focus on Vue.js, primarily SSR developement with Nuxt.js.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Familiarity with state management libraries (e.g., Pinia) and frontend build tools (e.g., Webpack).
REST API Knowledge: Experience working with RESTful APIs and understanding of asynchronous programming principles.
Version Control: Proficient in Git for version control and collaborative development.
Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues effectively.
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying technical concepts to diverse audiences.
Team Collaboration: Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment and contribute positively to team dynamics.
Soft skills:
Ability To Take Criticism
Agile
Ability to Simplify Complex Ideas
Ability to See Other People's Point of View
Accountability
Adaptability & Resilience
Send your resume to
[email protected]
🌍👩💻 Calling all developers in Ethiopia! 👨💻🌍
The Google Africa Languages Team is on a mission to understand how translation impacts developer documentation. Your input matters, and we need your voice in this!
📝 Take less than a minute to complete this survey and share your preferred language(s) for developer docs.
🔗 Survey Link: https://forms.gle/ksPiVkRd4rWzpXDE9
Your feedback will help shape the future of developer resources across Africa. Let’s make our voices heard!
#EthiopianDevs #GoogleAfrica #CommunitySurvey #LocalizationMatters
The Google Africa Languages Team is on a mission to understand how translation impacts developer documentation. Your input matters, and we need your voice in this!
📝 Take less than a minute to complete this survey and share your preferred language(s) for developer docs.
🔗 Survey Link: https://forms.gle/ksPiVkRd4rWzpXDE9
Your feedback will help shape the future of developer resources across Africa. Let’s make our voices heard!
#EthiopianDevs #GoogleAfrica #CommunitySurvey #LocalizationMatters
Google Docs
Developer Documentation Survey
We would like to understand your experience navigating the documentation for Google's developer products. Please respond to the survey below, it will take you less than a minute!
Are you interested in the game development sector?
Then this is your chance to learn and meet the best game designers and developers in town, A 48 hours of game jam brought to you by Global game jam in collaboration with Ethiopian Games Association, Efuyegela publishers, and chewata awaqi.
Reserve your spot now.
Click Here to Register here
You can also join the developers community here @gamedevelopement
Then this is your chance to learn and meet the best game designers and developers in town, A 48 hours of game jam brought to you by Global game jam in collaboration with Ethiopian Games Association, Efuyegela publishers, and chewata awaqi.
Reserve your spot now.
Click Here to Register here
You can also join the developers community here @gamedevelopement
Simret Gebreegziabher receives IBM PhD Fellowship Award
Full-profile: https://simreta.github.io/
https://engineering.nd.edu/news/simret-gebreegziabher-receives-ibm-phd-fellowship-award/
Full-profile: https://simreta.github.io/
https://engineering.nd.edu/news/simret-gebreegziabher-receives-ibm-phd-fellowship-award/
simreta.github.io
Simret Araya Gebreegziabher
Check out the blog on the new #malicious #CBE_Vacancy app. @BrutalPanda dives into technical details of how the app work and its implementation.
https://medium.com/@brutal_panda/dissecting-the-new-cbe-banking-malware-8fa25d6cd38c
#cybersecurity #malware #hacking #cbe #yekolotemari
https://medium.com/@brutal_panda/dissecting-the-new-cbe-banking-malware-8fa25d6cd38c
#cybersecurity #malware #hacking #cbe #yekolotemari