AddisCoder
2019
Completed an intensive programming program covering algorithms, data structures, and problem-solving, which helped build my early foundation in computer science.
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Yonathan Wagaye
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Junior Software Engineer · Aspiring Systems Engineer
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About me
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I’m a software engineer with a strong interest in backend engineering, systems, computer networks, and computer architecture. I enjoy understanding how software works beneath the surface—from how applications communicate and scale to how operating systems, networks, and hardware shape performance.
My experience so far has primarily been in backend and full-stack development, and I’m continuing to deepen my knowledge of distributed systems, networking, and low-level systems concepts. I’m especially drawn to engineering problems that involve performance, reliability, scalability, and designing well-structured systems.
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Education
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New York University Abu Dhabi
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Minor in Applied Mathematics
Coursework
Introduction to Computer Science · Data Structures · Algorithms · Computer Systems Organization · Operating Systems · Computer Networks · Applied Internet Technologies · Applied Machine Learning · Quantum Computing · Probability and Statistics · Linear Algebra
Capstone Project
download capstoneExplored whether gut microbiome composition could be used as a non-invasive indicator for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Analyzed high-dimensional microbiome data using Weka, applying feature selection, dimensionality reduction, and classification techniques to identify patterns that could distinguish HCC cases from control groups.
Publication
A VR Application to Foster Prosocial Behavior in the Hospitality Sector
download paperYupu Chen, Yonathan Wagaye, Mariam Al Khoori, Shamma Al Jneibi, Mariam Al Magbool, and Domna Banakou
Proceedings of the 2025 II EMRN Conference · Alicante, Spain
Built a virtual reality experience that applies the Golden Rule Embodiment Principle to hospitality conflicts. Participants witness a dispute between a customer and waitstaff, then re-experience the same scene embodied as the staff member, to study whether that shift encourages prosocial decisions.
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Work
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EasyEyes
Research Software Engineer
Full-time · Oct 2024 – Present · Remote
Maintain the EasyEyes research platform, supporting the human-computer interaction workflows used to conduct precision vision experiments in the browser. Develop and refine experiment features that translate research requirements into reliable participant-facing interactions, and build tools for data analysis and quality inspection.
CITIES Center for Interacting Urban Networks
Research Assistant
Part-time · May 2025 – Jul 2025 · Abu Dhabi, UAE · On-site
Worked on a research project analyzing the urban soundscapes of Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Processed ambient audio recordings, extracted acoustic features, and trained a model to classify locations based on their distinct acoustic patterns.
New York University Abu Dhabi
Research Assistant
Aug 2024 – May 2025
Conducted a capstone research project investigating whether gut microbiome composition could serve as a non-invasive indicator for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Analyzed high-dimensional microbiome data, applying preprocessing, feature selection, dimensionality reduction, and classification techniques to identify patterns that could distinguish HCC cases from controls.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Part-time · Feb 2024 – Dec 2024 · Abu Dhabi, UAE · On-site
Worked on a research project using social robots and interactive experiments to study attention patterns and support ADHD identification. Built experiment interfaces, integrated a social robot into the study workflow, and developed a data analysis tool for processing experimental results.
Research Intern
Internship · May 2023 – Aug 2023 · Abu Dhabi, UAE · On-site
Researched the application of quantum algorithms to combinatorial optimization problems, focusing on potential computational advantages over classical approaches. Implemented and tested quantum algorithms using simulation tools to evaluate possible sources of quantum speedup and algorithmic efficiency.
Al Fahad Trading Enterprises L.L.C.
Full Stack Engineer Intern
Internship · Aug 2024 – Dec 2024 · Abu Dhabi, UAE · Hybrid
Worked on a tutor-student platform connecting students with mentors and supporting tutoring workflows. Contributed to backend development, built APIs, and developed interface components that keep shared application state consistent across the product.
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Projects
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Contact
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location
Abu Dhabi · United Arab Emirates
resume
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