Welcome to my GitHub! I’m a Full-Stack Software Engineer with 3+ years of hands-on experience building scalable, production-ready web applications and APIs. I specialize in designing, developing, testing, and maintaining end-to-end systems using Java, Spring Boot, React, Node.js, TypeScript, Python, and SQL. I’m currently pursuing my M.S. in Computer Science (HCI focus) at UNC Charlotte and have a strong background in full-stack internships, backend optimization, cloud-native development, and technical mentoring.

• 🌍 Location: Washington, DC Metro Area (open to East Coast or remote opportunities)
• 🎓 Education:
  • M.S. in Computer Science (HCI), University of North Carolina at Charlotte — Expected 2026
  • B.S. in Computer Science (HCI), University of North Carolina at Charlotte — 2024
  • A.A.S. in Computer Science & Programming, Northern Virginia Community College — 2022
• 💼 Experience:
  • Full Stack Developer Intern – EVA IT Consulting Services
  • Full Stack Developer Intern – Blen, Inc.
  • Graduate Instructional Assistant – UNC Charlotte
  • Tech Fellow – CodePath
  • Teaching Assistant – Girls Who Code
• 🔧 Skills: Java, Spring Boot, React, Node.js, TypeScript, Python, REST APIs, GraphQL, SQL, Docker, CI/CD, Agile/Scrum, API Security, UX/UI
• 📜 Certifications: Google UX Design Professional Certificate (AWS certification in progress)

• Languages & Frameworks:
  Java │ Spring Boot │ React │ Node.js │ TypeScript │ JavaScript │ Python │ Flask │ FastAPI │ GraphQL
• Databases:
  PostgreSQL │ MySQL │ MongoDB │ Supabase
• Cloud & DevOps:
  Docker │ GitHub Actions (CI/CD) │ Azure │ Google Cloud │ Linux
• Testing & Tooling:
  JUnit │ Postman │ Git/GitHub │ IntelliJ │ VS Code │ Figma │ Adobe XD
• Architecture & Concepts:
  Microservices │ MVC │ RESTful APIs │ Authentication & Authorization │ Data Modeling │ Agile/Scrum

• Building and refining full-stack applications using React, Spring Boot, and SQL
• Exploring cloud-native architectures, Dockerized deployments, and CI/CD pipelines
• Developing AI-integrated systems using APIs and secure middleware
• Strengthening backend performance, testing strategies, and system design skills

• ShopHub (Full-Stack E-Commerce Platform): Built RESTful APIs, database schemas, and Dockerized services using Java and Spring Boot
• Azure AI Text-to-Speech API: Developed a secure middleware API with CI/CD and authentication
• Charlotte Hack (Board Member): Planned and executed hackathons with 200+ participants, securing sponsorships from Google and Microsoft
• CodePath Tech Fellow: Mentored students in data structures, algorithms, and frontend development
• Girls Who Code TA: Supported 100+ students through hands-on CS instruction and project-based learning

• Microservices & Distributed Systems
• Event-Driven Architecture (Kafka)
• Cloud-Native Systems & DevOps
• Generative AI & API Integrations
• System Design & Backend Optimization
• Accessible, User-Centered UX

• 📧 Email: hanaberehanu@icloud.com
• 🔗 LinkedIn: [linkedin.com/in/hana-berhanu-geremew-8628473a2)
• 🐱 GitHub: github.com/HaNiya21

Feel free to explore my repositories and projects. I’m always open to new opportunities and collaborations. Let’s connect and build something great together!