about
Who I Am
Hi, I'm Girmachew — Gimmy for short. I'm an incoming CS student at Georgia Tech and the founder of Bantr, a live debating platform with 250+ users. I'm currently deep in the AI space as a trainer and evaluator, working on model alignment and prompt engineering across real production pipelines. I build things.
Frontend
- ·React
- ·React Native
- ·Next.js
- ·TypeScript
- ·JavaScript
- ·Tailwind CSS
- ·HTML & CSS
- ·Bootstrap
Backend
- ·Node.js
- ·Python
- ·Java
- ·REST APIs
- ·Firebase
- ·Supabase
AI & Tools
- ·OpenAI API
- ·Claude API
- ·Figma
- ·Git & GitHub
- ·VS Code
- ·jQuery
experience
What I've Done
Founder & CEO
Feb 2026 – Present- ·Founded and launched a live debating platform, now in open beta with 250+ users
- ·Built the entire product from scratch, including design, frontend, and backend
- ·Integrated real-time audio/video with WebRTC and live data with Supabase
AI Trainer & Evaluator
June 2026 – Present- ·Evaluated and refined AI-generated code across Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, and Java using structured rubrics and qualitative feedback, improving model output accuracy across 50+ contracted hours
- ·Designed prescriptive, goal-oriented prompts for multimodal macOS AI agents by combining user intent and task motivation into unified natural language instructions
- ·Contributed to large-scale model training pipelines — including OpenAI's Codex — by authoring and scoring diverse prompt categories, directly supporting improvements in model coherence
SWE Intern
Aug 2025 – Dec 2025- ·Built and tested features on React Native mobile app with 500+ users
- ·Developed messaging feature and identity verification with Persona
- ·Implemented Firebase integration for backend services
- ·Helped increase userbase by 73% since onboarding
Freelance Web Developer
Jan 2024 – Jan 2026Self-Employed
- ·Developed 15+ custom websites for clients across various industries
- ·Achieved 17% average increase in user engagement across projects
- ·Implemented tailored SEO strategies for improved discoverability
work
Selected Work
01
2026Bantr
Next.jsTypeScriptLiveKitSupabase
- ·Founded and built a live debating platform in open beta with 250+ 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
02
2025Scholarlink
ReactJavaScriptTailwindNetlify
- ·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
03
2025Transvero
React.jsTypeScriptTailwindAssemblyAI
- ·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
04
2024GimmyAI
AI/MLReactNext.jsTypeScript
- ·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
05
2024SymbioAI
ReactJavaScriptNode.jsOpenAI API
- ·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
06
2024ParkviewTSA Website
HTMLCSSJavaScriptBootstrap
- ·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
certificates
Credentials
awards & honors
LinkedIn Future Possibilities in Tech Scholar
LinkedIn · Apr 2026
1 of 25 students in the country for a $40K scholarship and a trip to Mountain View, CA.
Teamsters Scholarship Fund Recipient
Teamsters · May 2026
$2,000 scholarship awarded to 600 students.
Gates Scholarship Semi-Finalist
Gates Scholarship Foundation · Oct 2025
AP Scholar with Distinction
College Board · Jul 2024