Hi, I'm Gurmessa L
Building Clean, Powerful Backends with Django & Python — Exploring the Future of LLMs & Generative AI
About Me
Experienced Developer & Creative Problem Solver!
I'm a senior full-stack engineer with 6 years of experience building scalable web applications, specializing in backend development with Django and Python. I have a strong passion for writing clean, maintainable code and firmly believe in Test-Driven Development to ensure robust and reliable software. I'm also deeply interested in Large Language Models (LLMs) and generative AI, exploring how these technologies can shape the future of intelligent applications.
Backend
Django, Python, FastAPI, DRF, Celery, Pytest
Frontend
ReactJs, Alpine.js, Vue, Tailwindcss
AI, LLM & Machine Learning Tools
LangChain, Numpy, Pandas, HuggingFace, RAG, OLLAMA
Others
Selenium, Gradio, Pillow, MoviePy, Docker, Github Actions, Linux, AWS
Work Experience
My professional journey and the amazing companies I've had the privilege to work with.
Companies
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Featured Projects
Here are some of my recent projects that showcase my skills and passion for creating innovative solutions.
Portfolio website
Portfolio website built using Django, tailwind and Alpine.js
Technologies:
LLM Chat Interface using Gradio
Four implementations of Gradio chat interfaces with streaming and standard versions for both Ollama (local AI) and OpenRouter (cloud AI).
oromoimages.com
OromoImages.com – A photo stock website created in 2019 to share images of the Oromo people, their culture, and historical …
Brede School Zuidoost
The School Events Management system for schools in the Netherlands helps teachers and administrators easily plan, schedule, and communicate all …