I am an Electrical & Computer Engineer & Front-End Developer passionate about advancing Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) & Human-Robot Interaction (HRI). My work spans cutting-edge research, real-world engineering projects, & impactful community leadership. With experience in autonomous systems, deep learning, & web development, I aim to contribute to innovative & meaningful solutions that drive progress & make a difference.
I'm Hana A. Kassie, an Electrical & Computer Engineer and front-end developer from Ethiopia. My passion for technology began early, and over the past three years, I've focused on blending my engineering expertise with my love for creating user-focused applications. I thrive on solving complex problems, whether it's designing intuitive interfaces or exploring advanced computing concepts. As an engineer, I've worked on projects involving autonomous systems, deep learning, and human-computer interaction, applying cutting-edge technologies to real-world challenges. On the front-end, I specialize in React, Next.js, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS, building dynamic, responsive applications, and have experience with back-end technologies like Nest.js and Prisma for full-stack development. What excites me most is the intersection of engineering and software development—leveraging technical knowledge to create innovative, scalable solutions, whether optimizing algorithms for robots or designing seamless web applications.
I'm open to opportunities where I can bring my diverse skills to the table, contribute to impactful projects, and continue to grow as a professional. If you're looking for someone who's passionate about blending engineering and front-end development, I'd love to hear from you!
Projects I worked on. Each of them containing its own case study.
Research on consistency in video synthesis. Focused on complex scenes and occlusions.
Real-time human detection with TensorFlow Lite. Developed path planning algorithms for trolley movement.
Simulations on human interaction with vehicles. Studied the impact of weather scenarios on interactions.
Professional experience that I have accumulated over several years.
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
A centralized system for authenticating students seamlessly across various modules using advanced face terminal and RFID cards.
Aug 2024 - PresentAddis Ababa and Cornell University(Remote)
Research on improving video-level consistency in novel view synthesis (NVS), including identifying inconsistencies, developing detection methods, and analyzing errors in synthesized videos.
Dec 2024 - Jan 2025Addis Ababa Institute of Technology, Ethiopia
Developed an autonomous trolley using TensorFlow Lite for object detection, optimized path planning algorithms, and integrated Raspberry Pi with sensors and controllers for system efficiency.
Feb 2024 - June 2024Ministry of Innovation and Technology, Ethiopia
Participated in implementing an efficient store management system for the ministry, significantly reducing paperwork and manual tasks. Streamlined complex workflows with a user-friendly interface, boosting operational productivity. Effectively utilized React, Node.js, and PostgreSQL for a dynamic, robust, and seamless software solution.
Oct 2023 - Feb 2024Michigan Autonomous Vehicle Research Intergroup Collaboration (MAVRIC), USA
Simulated various weather conditions in Unreal Engine to study human-vehicle interactions, developed research questions, conducted pilot testing, and presented weekly paper reviews.
May 2023 - Jan 2024Minnovation (Remote)
Developed innovative street camera systems capable of accurately counting the number of cars within a specified timeframe, contributing to the prediction of traffic jams. Spearheaded the implementation of vision-based human detection using deep learning techniques, successfully training a model to detect humans in real-time data captured by cameras. Participated in the 27th Minnovation project competition, showcasing expertise in hardware engineering and innovative problem-solving.
May 2023 - Oct 2023Please contact me directly at or through this form.