Hi, I'm Melkie

MERN Stack Developer

Building scalable web applications with modern technologies. Turning ideas into digital reality.

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Melkie Yilk

Melkie Yilk

MERN Stack Developer

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Passionate MERN Stack Developer with 3+ years of experience building scalable web applications. I love turning complex problems into simple, beautiful solutions through clean code and innovative thinking.

3+
Years Experience
11+
Projects Completed
What Drives Me
Building scalable, user-focused applications
Solving complex problems with elegant solutions
Continuous learning and staying updated with tech
Collaborating with teams to create amazing products

Problem Solver

Complex challenges

Full-Stack

End-to-end solutions

Quality Focused

Clean, efficient code

const developer = "Melkie";
console.log(`Hello, ${developer}!`);
melkie@portfolio:~$ zsh
$ whoami
melkie_yilk

$ cat personal_info.json
{
 "name": "Melkie Yilk",
 "role": "MERN Stack Developer",
 "experience": 3+,
 "location": "Addis Ababa, Ethiopia",
 "status": "Available for projects"
}

$ ls -la skills/
drwxr-xr-x frontend/
drwxr-xr-x backend/
drwxr-xr-x tools/
-rw-r--r-- react.js
-rw-r--r-- node.js
-rw-r--r-- mongodb.db

$ git log --oneline
a1b2c3d Built RentSmart platform
e4f5g6h Developed TaskFlow Pro
i7j8k9l Created EcoTracker app

$ echo $PASSION
Building scalable web applications
Problem solving & clean code
Continuous learning & growth

$ status
● Active and ready for new challenges
● Open to collaboration
● Available for freelance projects

$ _

Tech Stack & Expertise

Technologies I work with to build amazing applications

Frontend Development
React.js
Next.js
TypeScript
Tailwind CSS
HTML5/CSS3
Backend Development
Node.js
Express.js
MongoDB
PostgreSQL
REST APIs
Development Tools
Git/GitHub
Docker
AWS
Vercel
Figma

Additional Technologies

C++
Java
C#
Android Development (Kotlin)
Python
NLP
ESLint
Prettier

Featured Projects

Recent work showcasing my development skills

RentSmart
Full-stack
Rental
Payments
RentSmart
A platform for renting everyday tools with wallet-based payments, collateral verification, and real-time booking management.
React
Node.js
Mongodb
Express.js
Tailwind CSS

Key Features:

  • Tool/item listing with categories
  • Wallet-based payment and refund system
  • Collateral verification system
Pro Shop
E-commerce
Electronics
Payments
Pro Shop
An e-commerce platform specializing in electronics, offering a seamless shopping experience with secure payments and user-friendly product browsing.
Tailwind Css
Vite
Mongodb
Mongoose
Express Js

Key Features:

  • Product catalog with filters and categories
  • Secure user authentication and checkout
  • Admin panel for managing products and orders
PharmaTrack
Web App
Healthcare
Location
PharmaTrack
A web application that helps users find nearby pharmacies, view available drugs, and filter by location, price, or rating. Includes pharmacy management for admins and a built-in messaging system.
React
Node.js
Express
MySql
Tailwind CSS

Key Features:

  • Real-time location-based pharmacy discovery
  • Filter pharmacies by location, price, and rating
  • Pharmacy dashboard for managing drug listings
FastMeal
Food
Ordering
Full-stack
FastMeal
A modern food ordering web app that allows users to browse menus, place orders, and track delivery from nearby restaurants with ease.
React
HTML
CSS
Firebase
JavaScript

Key Features:

  • Restaurant and menu browsing
  • Add to cart and place orders
  • Order tracking and history
Weather Forecaster
Weather
API
Frontend
Weather Forecaster
A responsive web app that displays real-time weather information by city or current location, including temperature, humidity, wind speed, and forecast trends.
React
OpenWeatherMap API
Tailwind CSS
JavaScript

Key Features:

  • Search weather by city
  • Current temperature, humidity, and wind speed
  • 5-day weather forecast
Simple Calculator
Utility
Frontend
Simple Calculator
A basic web calculator for performing arithmetic operations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
HTML
CSS
JavaScript

Key Features:

  • Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
  • Clear and backspace functions
  • Responsive layout

Explore More Projects

Check out my GitHub profile for more projects, contributions, and open-source work.

50+ Repositories

Experience

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Full-Stack Developer & Information Science Student

2023 - Present
Addis Ababa University / Freelance

Building and deploying full-stack applications using React, TypeScript, Node.js, Express, MySQL, Mongodb, and Kotlin. Completed projects like RentSmart, PharmaTrack, and a multilingual Cinema Booking App, while studying software development, networks, and system design.

Internet Programming & React Developer

2024
University & Self-Taught

Studied Internet Programming (HTML, CSS, JS, Bootstrap, PHP) through coursework, while learning React, Tailwind CSS, and Three.js independently to create modern and visually rich web applications.

OOP Developer (C#, Java, C++)

2023 - 2024
University Coursework

Built real-world applications using C++, Java, and C# such as a Hospital Management System and Student Project Tracker, applying object-oriented principles and software design patterns.

Python Developer

2023
Self-Taught

Built an Information Retrieval System for Afan Oromo using Python, and completed 80+ LeetCode challenges, improving algorithmic thinking and code optimization skills.

Certified Web Developer

2023
Coursera

Earned certifications in Web Development, HTML & CSS in Depth, JavaScript, React and Collaborative tools (Git/Github). Gained strong foundations in building responsive and interactive web interfaces.

Beginner Programmer (C++)

2022
Addis Ababa University

Started programming journey with C++, building foundational applications like a Hospital Management System while learning core logic and programming concepts.

Testimonials

"Melkie is focused and reliable — he gets things done without overcomplicating the process."

Abinet Degefa
Abinet Degefa
Junior Cloud Engineer

"Melkie somehow manages to make time bend to their will. — dedication like that almost feels unfair to the rest of us!"

Aymen Sileshi
Aymen Sileshi
FullStack Developer

"Melkie writes clean code and always takes the time to understand what really matters in a project."

Haile Asaye
Haile Asaye
Laravel Developer

Let's Connect

Ready to bring your ideas to life?

Email

melkie.yilk-ug@aau.edu.et

LinkedIn

linkedin.com/in/melkieyilk

GitHub

github.com/melkien16