Bilal Shemsu

Q: Who is Bilal Shemsu?

Bilal Shemsu is a software engineer, systems builder, and founder based in Ethiopia studying Computer Science at Adama Science and Technology University (ASTU). He specializes in backend services, relational database integrity (MySQL, PostgreSQL), custom PHP Laravel-based architectures, REST APIs, Fastify microservices, and multi-provider AI gateways.

Q: What is Addis Entrance Hub (AEH)?

Addis Entrance Hub (AEH) is a national educational platform and automated delivery engine created by Bilal Shemsu. It serves over 6,000 active secondary students across Ethiopia with curriculum notes, weekly mock exams, and automated scoring analytics handling high traffic.

Q: What is the AfroCoders community?

AfroCoders is a developer and engineering community in Ethiopia and East Africa, founded and led by Bilal Shemsu. The community focuses on software engineering mentorship, architecture discussions, open-source projects, and technical skill development.

Q: What technologies and frameworks does Bilal Shemsu use?

Bilal Shemsu works extensively with PHP (Laravel architecture and custom frameworks), JavaScript/TypeScript (Next.js, React, Node.js, Fastify), relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, Drizzle ORM), Docker, Linux server administration, cPanel, and RESTful API engineering.

Q: What certifications does Bilal Shemsu hold?

Bilal Shemsu holds verified certifications from Udacity in Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals, Data Analysis Fundamentals, and Android Developer Fundamentals, as well as an AI Summer Camp completion credential from the Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute (EAII).

Bilal Shemsu

Software Engineer & Systems Builder

Adama / Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Adama Science and Technology University (ASTU)

bilal.shemsu.awol@gmail.com/0951708595/github.com/bilalshemsu1/linkedin.com/in/bilalshemsu/t.me/AfroCoders

01 / PROFILE & FOCUS

Software Engineer and Systems Builder focused on relational data integrity, backend services, and resilient interfaces engineered to operate reliably under resource constraints. Founder of Addis Entrance Hub (serving 6,000+ Ethiopian secondary students) and Community Lead of AfroCoders, a developer community across Ethiopia and East Africa. Proven record delivering commercial client contracts and production systems from zero to deployment.

02 / EDUCATION

Adama Science and Technology University (ASTU)2025 - 2030 (Expected)

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (2nd Year Student)

03 / WORK EXPERIENCE & CONTRACTS

Solo Founder & Systems Architect | TeleAds (teleads.tech)

Oct 19, 2026 - Present

Conceived, engineered, and launched an end-to-end managed Telegram advertising marketplace connecting advertisers with verified Telegram channel owners in Ethiopia.

TeleAds Marketplace & Bot EngineLive System ↗

• Curated channel packages, automated bot publishing, performance-weighted creator payouts, and local escrow payment validation.

• Result: Self-service campaign workflows with Telebirr & CBE payment verification.

Stack:PHPLaravel ArchitectureMySQLTelegram Bot APILiteSpeedREST APIsTelebirr API

Founder & Lead Systems Architect | Addis Entrance Hub (AEH)

2023 - Present

Conceived, engineered, and scaled a national educational delivery engine serving secondary school students across Ethiopia from zero to one.

AEH Learning & Examination InfrastructureLive System ↗

• Dual-channel web and Telegram platform with automated grading, curriculum notes, and mock tests.

• Result: 6,000+ active students nationwide.

Stack:Custom PHPREST APIsFastifyNode.jscPanelMySQLTelegram Bot API

Full-Stack Software Engineer | PharmaSys Healthcare Systems

2025 - 2026

Engineered an enterprise pharmacy management platform replacing manual paper ledgers with automated batch tracking and multi-tier POS cashier terminals.

PharmaSys ERP & POS TerminalLive System ↗

• Automated First-Expiry First-Out (FEFO) batch depletion with transactional row locks and immutable audit logs.

• Result: Reduced pharmacy shelf expiry waste by 32%; supported simultaneous multi-branch checkouts.

Stack:LaravelMySQLJavaScriptRBACChart.js

Full Stack Developer | CEC Advisory Group

Jan 2025

Built and enhanced web functions for key systems using Laravel and modern web technologies; ensured responsive design across platforms and optimized application performance.

CEC Advisory Group Web Operations

• Built and enhanced core web functions using Laravel with responsive layouts and performance optimization.

• Result: Collaborated with team members to optimize application performance and corporate web communications.

Stack:Laravel (PHP)REST APIsMySQLTailwind CSS

Full Stack Developer | Rooha - Outdoor Advertising Digital Platform

Jan 2024

Transformed an outdoor advertising business into a clear and easy-to-use digital platform, enabling clients to view screen locations, pricing, and launch campaigns without delays.

Rooha Billboard Booking Platform

• Self-service advertising platform displaying screen locations, pricing tiers, and automated reservation management.

• Result: Replaced manual broker phone calls with streamlined digital self-service, simplifying campaign management.

Stack:Next.jsTypeScriptPostgreSQLTailwind CSS

04 / KEY ENGINEERED PLATFORMS

Addis Entrance Hub (AEH)

Curriculum notes, weekly mock exam tests, and custom AI tutoring engine serving 6,000+ Ethiopian students.

Custom PHP / REST APIs / Fastify / MySQL

PharmaSys Healthcare ERP

FEFO medicine batch expiry tracking, multi-tier POS cashier terminals, and audit logging.

Laravel / MySQL / RBAC / Charts

Custom AI Gateway

High-throughput proxy layer routing prompts across LLM providers with automatic failover and caching.

Node.js / REST APIs / Fastify

ASTU-Map

Offline-first university navigation and facility grid with localized search for 10,000+ campus students.

Next.js / TypeScript / Leaflet / PWA

05 / TECHNICAL SKILLS & PROFICIENCIES

Frontend:Next.js, React.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, Inertia.js, Tailwind CSS, HTML5 & CSS3

Backend:Laravel (PHP), Custom PHP, Node.js, Fastify, RESTful API Design, System Design & Architecture

Database:MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, Drizzle ORM

Tools & DevOps:Git & GitHub, Linux, cPanel, Docker, CI/CD & GitHub Actions, Telegram Bot API

06 / ACCREDITATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals

Udacity (Accenture) • August 16, 2025

ID: 65c474ea-7ad7-11f0-b014-dbd6fb37d99e

Data Analysis Fundamentals

Udacity (Accenture) • August 16, 2025

ID: 16518f9c-7ad2-11f0-bef5-77c3a97f1058

Android Developer Fundamentals

Udacity (Accenture) • August 16, 2025

ID: 2a4d0050-7ada-11f0-b3f5-c7a5435279ad

AI Summer Camp 2025 Completion

Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute (EAII) • September 20, 2025

ID: EAII-2025-CERT

07 / COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP

AfroCoders Telegram Community (Founder & Lead) | 2023 - Present

Founded and manage a developer community across Ethiopia and East Africa. Conduct weekly technical Q&A sessions, open-source project guides, and developer tooling resources.