πŸ‘€ David Tekle

About

Combining my teaching background with software engineering to create accessible education tools. Built several successful educational apps used in community learning centers. Passionate about making technology education available to everyone, regardless of background or prior experience.

Experience

Trainee Software Engineer

CodeYourFuture
Sep 2023 - Present Β· 4 mos

Developing accessible software solutions while strengthening engineering foundations.

  • Software Engineering, Accessible Design, Technical Documentation

Community Learning Coordinator

Leeds Digital Skills Initiative
Jan 2021 - Aug 2023 Β· 2 yrs 8 mos

Led digital skills workshops while developing custom learning tools for the community.

  • Created interactive learning materials used by 200+ learners
  • Developed tracking system for student progress
  • Implemented feedback collection system
  • Education Technology, Program Management, Digital Skills Training

Personal Projects

LearningTrack

2022 - Present
Open-source learning management system focused on accessibility.

  • Used by 5 community centers
  • Screen-reader optimized
  • Supports 4 languages
  • Offline-first functionality
  • React, IndexedDB, Progressive Web Apps

MathMentor

2023 - Present
Mobile app helping parents support children’s math learning.

  • 500+ active users
  • Curriculum-aligned content
  • Built-in progress tracking
  • Multi-language support
  • React Native, Firebase, i18n

Community Study Hub

2021 - Present
Platform connecting learners with study groups and resources.

  • 300+ registered users
  • 20+ active study groups
  • Resource sharing system
  • Event scheduling features
  • Node.js, MongoDB, WebRTC

Technical Skills

  • Frontend: React, React Native, Accessibility Standards
  • Backend: Node.js, Express
  • Database: MongoDB, SQLite
  • Testing: Jest, React Testing Library
  • Tools: Git, Figma, NVDA

Impact Metrics

  • 1000+ learners supported through educational tools
  • 5 community centers using my software
  • 3 open-source education projects
  • 20+ accessibility features implemented

Languages

  • English - Professional Working
  • Tigrinya - Native Speaker
  • Amharic - Professional Working
  • Speaker at Leeds Digital Festival 2023
  • Winner, Accessibility Innovation Award
  • Open Source Education Contributor