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01.About Me
Hello! My name is Surafel and Software engineer turned AI systems builder. I design and deploy agent harness systems — the control layer that turns language models into reliable, long-running tools.
02.Projects
MarketingAgent
Agent-based marketing system for positioning and execution.
Custom AI Agent Harness
Agent harness built with Pi-Agent for practical orchestration patterns.
Custom OpenClaw Dashboard
OpenClaw extension and dashboard for usable AI agent workflows.
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Programme website and AWS deployment for Irish digital health.
Webflow to WordPress migration with improved performance.
Performance and workflow improvements for a healthcare startup.
Digital Health Prototypes
Mockups and proof-of-concepts for healthcare startups.
03.Experience
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Founder @ FounderOS
Building AI agent prototypes, harness architectures, and a practice focused on practical automation.
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Senior Technology Consultant @ EY
Reviewed technical project reports and supported R&D claim assessment.
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Software Engineering Executive @ dConnect
Led technical delivery for digital health — prototypes, migrations, and startup support.
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Research Assistant @ RSRC, DkIT
Stakeholder communication and agile practices in regulated medical software.
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Software Engineer @ ABB
Entitlement and license management systems using C++, C# (.NET).
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Lecturer @ AASTU
OOP, data structures, algorithms, and microprocessor courses.
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Programmer @ Ethio-Telecom
Service management platform analysis, deployment, and testing.
04.Expertise
Core Expertise
>Agent Harness Architecture
The control-and-context layer that makes AI models reliable and long-running.
>Multi-Agent Orchestration
Coordinated agent teams with memory, governance, and scheduled automation.
>Prototyping & MVP Delivery
Ideas to working products, fast.
>Integration & Deployment
Wiring agents to real tools via MCP and direct APIs.
>Cloud & Security
AWS, Docker, deployment profiles from standard to sandboxed.
>Requirements & Communication
Structured research and clear communication in complex domains.
Technical Stack
Tools and platforms I work with.
TypeScript Python JavaScript Java C++ C# React Next.js Astro Tailwind Node.js Express Hono Convex MongoDB PostgreSQL SQLite DynamoDB AWS Docker Git
Credentials
Education
- MSc by Research · Software EngineeringDkIT — RSRCIreland · 5 published papers
- MSc · Computer EngineeringPolytechnic University of TurinItaly
- BSc · Computer ScienceUniversity of GondarEthiopia
Certifications
- AWS Solutions Architect Associate Amazon Web Services
- Neural Networks and Deep Learning deeplearning.ai
05.Publications
Combining process models and agile in embedded medical software.
Agile methods in constrained and regulated medical environments.
Systematic review of agile in safety-critical embedded contexts.
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Agile practices for cross-stakeholder communication.
Communication framework for requirement analysis collaboration.
06.What People Say
I had the opportunity to work with Surafel directly as part of a project with DConnect to update and relaunch our website. Working with Surafel has been fantastic. When it comes to technology and software development his knowledge... I had the opportunity to work with Surafel directly as part of a project with DConnect to update and relaunch our website. Working with Surafel has been fantastic. When it comes to technology and software development his knowledge is excellent. Throughout our collaboration, he would take the time to also share his knowledge and as a result he has taught me lots of useful things so that I can now confidently manage my website in-house. We are delighted with the results and would highly recommend Surafel to anyone who needs some technical expertise and support. You can view the finished website here too as a sample of work done: www.craoi.com. more less
I had the opportunity to work with Surafel in his role as a software engineer at dConnect and can attest to his technical expertise and problem-solving abilities. Surafel is highly skilled as a backend coding engineer and front... I had the opportunity to work with Surafel in his role as a software engineer at dConnect and can attest to his technical expertise and problem-solving abilities. Surafel is highly skilled as a backend coding engineer and front developer. At dConnect we help HealthTech innovators to scale and commercialise their innovations. Surafel does this by building out the code in their backend, as well as using Low-code and No-code solutions for non-tech founders. His ability to find creative solutions to complex problems and to communicate these to our clients has been a valuable asset to our team. Surafel works efficiently in a fast-paced environment and handles multiple projects at once. His ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and effectively communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders has been invaluable. more less
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Surafel is a not only highly competent technically but also works off his own initiative, leveraging his expertise. His technical expertise was an asset to our team and his experience in software development spans various multiple settings: industry,... Surafel is a not only highly competent technically but also works off his own initiative, leveraging his expertise. His technical expertise was an asset to our team and his experience in software development spans various multiple settings: industry, research, academia, startups. He is a fantastic team member with a willingness to collaborate and support. He worked with groups outside of our own on numerous projects. With a growth mindset, Surafel is continuously learning and receptive to mentorship. He is constantly upskilling and takes on training on his own initiative in areas where he wishes to build strength. Combining training and hands-on he built his project management know-how. It was a pleasure to work alongside Surafel. more less
I had the pleasure of working with Surafel for over a year at ABB Dundalk where he was a valued member of my R&D development team. Surafel worked on our software licensing infrastructure project and I was always... I had the pleasure of working with Surafel for over a year at ABB Dundalk where he was a valued member of my R&D development team. Surafel worked on our software licensing infrastructure project and I was always impressed with his enthusiasm, dedication and technical expertise. He would be a real asset to anyone lucky enough to have him on their team. more less
07. What's Next?
Get In Touch
Have a project in mind, or just want to connect? My inbox is always open.