Girmachew
Samson

Hi, I'm Girmachew — but call me Gimmy. I'm a high school student (Class of 2026), startup founder, and frontend developer building products people actually use. I founded Bantr, a live debating platform currently in open beta with 150+ users. Outside of Bantr, I freelance and build AI-powered web apps using React, Next.js, and TypeScript.

A selection of recent projects — startups, AI apps, and web platforms.

01

Feb 2026 – Present

Bantr

• ›Founded and built a live debating platform in open beta with 150+ users, enabling real-time audio and video debates
• ›Implemented live audience polling, real-time chat, and side-voting so viewers can engage as debates unfold
• ›Architected the full product from the ground up — design, frontend, and backend

Next.jsTypeScriptLiveKitSupabaseTailwind

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02

2025 – 2026

Scholarlink

• ›Built a scholarship discovery platform connecting students with funding opportunities matching their goals
• ›Designed search and filtering to help students find relevant scholarships quickly and efficiently
• ›Submitted to TSA state competition as a full web development entry

ReactJavaScriptTailwindNetlify

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03

Sep 2025 – Mar 2026

Transvero

• ›Developed real-time multilingual transcription app with live audio processing using React and AssemblyAI
• ›Implemented user auth, multi-language transcription, and PDF export functionality
• ›Built efficient state management and optimized performance for seamless UX

React.jsTypeScriptTailwindAssemblyAI

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04

Sep 2024 – Present

GimmyAI

• ›Engineered full-stack AI-powered assistant serving 130+ active users using React, Next.js, and Firebase
• ›Implemented real-time NLP with context-aware responses and seamless API integrations
• ›Built robust authentication, state management, and scalable architecture

AI/MLReactNext.jsTypeScriptFirebaseOpenAI API

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05

Sep 2024 – Mar 2025

SymbioAI

• ›Architected full-stack AI chatbot with four specialized assistants using React, Node.js, and OpenAI API
• ›Delivered personalized environmental advice for carbon, recycling, electricity, and water management
• ›Implemented scalable backend services with optimized performance

ReactJavaScriptNode.jsOpenAI APIGitGitHub

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06

Jul 2024 – Sep 2024

ParkviewTSA Website

• ›Developed responsive frontend website using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Bootstrap for Parkview TSA
• ›Achieved 1k+ clicks and 18k+ total impressions demonstrating strong user engagement
• ›Built centralized platform for club information, events, and member engagement

HTMLCSSJavaScriptBootstrapGitHub

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