About Me
Hello there! I'm Yoni, a professional tinkerer. I enjoy building things, not just for the web - I like electrifying bikes, creating DIY projects for my garden, and building apps that bring my interests to life.
My fascination with technology began in 2009 when I discovered the neatness of keyboard shortcuts. Who knew that something as simple as Ctrl + W could spark an interest that would stay with me for years to come? As I delved deeper, I started experimenting with HTML on my school computer, playfully altering the website's content on my device to prank my friends. I'd change the text to something silly and then innocently ask, "Why is my screen saying this?" - always good for a laugh! This curiosity soon blossomed into a broader interest in tech, and I've been hooked ever since.
- Name: Yonathan (Yoni) Desta
- YOE: 2
- School: UCD
- Major: Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Location: Longmont
- Current Company: Medtronic
Fast forward to today and I have had the privilege of working in IT for my county's government office, a student-led formula race team, and a very large medical device company. As a software engineer, I'm excited to work on complex problems that require creative solutions. Outside of work, you can find me cheering on my favorite soccer teams, staying up-to-date on the latest finance and tech, or exploring the fascinating world of history.
Skills
Desktop App Development
Built desktop applications using C++, Python, Javascript, with a focus on efficient performance and user-friendly apps. Leveraged frameworks like Qt and Tkinter to design intuitive interfaces and backends that meet user needs
Low-Latency Design
Specialize in low-latency design, optimizing real-time apps for high performance and minimal delays
Backend Software Development
Experience in backend software creating efficient and scalable server-side systems. Built APIs, managing databases, and implemented automation tools. I have used frameworks like Flask, Django, and ASP.NET Core, with a focus on optimization always
C++
Proficient in modern C++ standards C++11/14/17, multithreading, and advanced data structures
Unit Testing
Proficient in developing and automating test cases to validate functionality, detect edge cases, and maintain quality, readable code
RESTful APIs
Some experience in crafting well-structured URLs, handling request and response headers, and managing authentication and authorization like OAuth2 and JWT, and error handling
Portfolio
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Favorite Books List
Fiction
- The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit - J.R.R Tolkien
- The Lightning Thief - Rick Riordan
- The Chronicles of Narnia - C.S Lewis
- Dune - Frank Herbert
Finance
- Intelligent Investor - Benjamin Graham
- One Up on Wallstreet - Peter Lynch
- Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits - Phillip Fisher
- Poor Charlie's Almanack - Charles Munger
- Margin of Safety - Seth Klarman
History
- The Kingdom of Axum
- Lost to the West: The Forgotten Byzantine Empire - Lars Brownworth
- Defenders of the West - Raymond Ibrahim
- The Kebra Nagast
Theology
- The Way of the Pilgrim
- The Sayings of the Desert Fathers
- The Life of Moses - Saint Gregory of Nyssa
- The Meaning of Icons - Vladimir Lossky, Leonid Ouspensky