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Hiwot Segenet

Washington,DC

Summary

Front-End UI Developer & Designer with 4 years of experience creating responsive, user-centered web and mobile interfaces using React, React Native, and modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks. Skilled in translating requirements into intuitive UI designs using Figma, Adobe XD, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Experienced in delivering secure, scalable, and maintainable solutions across federal and private sector projects, with a strong focus on usability, performance, and clean code. Proficient in REST/GraphQL integrations, collaborative Agile workflows, and cross-functional UI/UX alignment. Holds an active Public Trust Clearance.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Front-End Developer

Acuity, Inc.
01.2023 - 05.2025
  • Developed reusable UI components using React.js and TypeScript, improving frontend consistency and reducing development time across modules.
  • Refactored legacy components and removed deprecated code, increasing maintainability, and reducing technical debt.
  • Increased test coverage by 30% using Jest and React Testing Library, significantly enhancing release stability.
  • Assisted in the migration from Material UI v4 to v5, updating components, and ensuring seamless design continuity.
  • Built and integrated GraphQL queries and schema fields to deliver dynamic, data-driven UI content.
  • Collaborated daily with Business Analysts to clarify requirements and align UI behavior with business rules.
  • Partnered with backend developers to define data contracts, improve API integration, and resolve data inconsistencies.
  • Participated in code reviews, providing constructive feedback, and ensuring adherence to coding standards.
  • Developed export-to-PDF/Doc functionality for reports and case summaries, enabling efficient data sharing.
  • Contributed to drag-and-drop UI features used for customizable report building.
  • Actively participated in Agile ceremonies and sprint planning, supporting smooth delivery cycles.

UI Developer / Designer

Alphaworks, Bitwise Industries
10.2021 - 01.2023
  • Designed intuitive web and mobile user interfaces using Figma, Adobe XD, Photoshop, and Illustrator, ensuring adherence to brand standards, and improving overall user engagement.
  • Handled projects end-to-end from conceptual design and wireframing through development and delivery, resulting in clean, user-focused web experiences.
  • Developed and implemented secure UI flows, including authentication and role-based routing, improving dashboard accessibility, and reducing login issues.
  • Built responsive, accessible front-end components using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React, improving consistency and reducing UI development time across modules.
  • Collaborated with business analysts and stakeholders to translate requirements into user-centered layouts and interactive prototypes, aligned with business rules.
  • Developed backend features using Node.js, Express, and MongoDB, including user-management routes and API integrations, supporting dynamic content for UI components.
  • Improved site usability through iterative testing, identifying UX bottlenecks, and implementing enhancements that improved task efficiency and user clarity.
  • Participated in code reviews, documentation efforts, and Agile ceremonies, ensuring consistent code quality, and smooth delivery cycles.
  • Contributed to the rapid prototyping of internal tools that supported digital transformation initiatives, and accelerated decision-making.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
05.2027

Associate of Science - Information Technology

Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA
05.2021

Skills

  • Languages & Frameworks:
    JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, HTML5, CSS3, Reactjs, React Native, Redux, Nodejs, Expressjs, Bootstrap, MUI5, jQuery
  • UI/UX & Design Tools:
    Figma, Adobe XD, Photoshop, Illustrator, Wireframing, Prototyping, Responsive Design
  • Databases:
    MongoDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL
  • APIs & Integrations:
    REST, GraphQL, Axios, WordPress
  • Tools & Version Control:
    Git, GitHub, Jest, React Testing Library
  • Cloud & Services:
    AWS, Firebase (Auth, Firestore, Hosting)
  • Mobile Development:
    Expo, Firebase Cloud Messaging
  • Development Practices:
    Agile/Scrum, Unit Testing, Code Reviews, Accessibility, Cross-Browser Compatibility, Performance Optimization, UI/UX Collaboration

Certification

  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner — January 2024
  • React Native Developer Apprenticeship — January 2023
  • Full Stack Web Development (MERN) — January 2021

CLEARANCE

Active Public Trust, issued by DHS-ICE – 02/2023

Timeline

Front-End Developer

Acuity, Inc.
01.2023 - 05.2025

UI Developer / Designer

Alphaworks, Bitwise Industries
10.2021 - 01.2023

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

George Mason University

Associate of Science - Information Technology

Northern Virginia Community College

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