Awit Ghirmai
About Awit Ghirmai
Awit Ghirmai is a Site Reliability Engineer at Klaviyo in Boston, Massachusetts, where he has worked since 2022. He has previous experience in quality assurance and software automation, with a background in physics from Occidental College.
Work at Klaviyo
Awit Ghirmai has been employed at Klaviyo as a Site Reliability Engineer since 2022. In this role, he focuses on maintaining and improving the reliability of Klaviyo's systems and services. His work is based in Boston, Massachusetts, where he has contributed to the company's infrastructure and operational efficiency for two years.
Previous Experience at Fitbit
Prior to his role at Klaviyo, Awit Ghirmai worked at Fitbit from 2014 to 2017 as part of the Quality Assurance and Field Testing Team. During his three years in the San Francisco Bay Area, he contributed to ensuring the quality and performance of Fitbit products through rigorous testing and evaluation.
Experience at Latch
Awit Ghirmai served as a Software Automation Engineer and Tooling at Latch from 2019 to 2021. His two-year tenure in the Greater New York City Area involved developing automated solutions that improved software processes and enhanced the overall efficiency of the engineering team.
Education and Expertise
Awit Ghirmai earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Physics from Occidental College, completing his studies from 2009 to 2014. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his technical skills, which include scripting tools for developers using Python, Bash, and Javascript.
Technical Projects and Contributions
Awit Ghirmai has developed web applications using Django and Flask to aid non-technical users in interacting with hardware testing results. He has also created Slack bots that integrate with platforms like Github, Bitbucket, and Jenkins to improve communication regarding hardware testing and code statuses. Additionally, he implemented test report backup systems using Raspberry Pi to ensure data accessibility.