DkIT — RSRC
MSc by Research · Software Engineering
Ireland · 5 published papers
About
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.
Experience
FounderFounderOS
Founded FounderOS and built its website and assessment workflow, with first-party intake, human review, and downloadable PDF reports.
Independent AI EngineerYotor.io
Built CarFinder Helper and MarketingAgent while studying AI agent systems, prompt and context design, and memory management.
Senior Technology ConsultantEY
Reviewed technical project reports and supported R&D claim assessment.
Software Engineering ExecutivedConnect
Led technical delivery for digital health — prototypes, migrations, and startup support.
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Research AssistantRSRC, DkIT
Stakeholder communication and agile practices in regulated medical software.
Software EngineerABB
Entitlement and license management systems using C++, C# (.NET).
LecturerAASTU
OOP, data structures, algorithms, and microprocessor courses.
ProgrammerEthio-Telecom
Service management platform analysis, deployment, and testing.
Credentials
Education
Polytechnic University of Turin
MSc · Computer Engineering
Italy
University of Gondar
BSc · Computer Science
Ethiopia
Certifications
AWS Solutions Architect Associate
Amazon Web Services
Neural Networks and Deep Learning
deeplearning.ai
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
Projects
CarFinderHelper.com
AI-powered car search and comparison tool.
MarketingAgent
Agent-based marketing system for positioning and execution.
Publications
Supporting Embedded Medical Software Development with MDevSPICE and Agile Practices
Combining process models and agile in embedded medical software.
Investigating the suitability of using agile for medical embedded software development
Agile methods in constrained and regulated medical environments.
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Agile Usage in Embedded Software Development in Safety Critical Domain
Systematic review of agile in safety-critical embedded contexts.
Improving Multi-domain Stakeholder Communication using Agile Practices
Agile practices for cross-stakeholder communication.
The Sync-Up Process for Stakeholder Communication in Embedded Medical Software
Communication framework for requirement analysis collaboration.
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… Read moreI 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. Show 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… Read moreI 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. Show 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,… Read moreSurafel 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. Show 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… Read moreI 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. Show less
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