Next.js & React
App Router, server components where they help, and client UX that stays fast.
Open to remote · US & EU-friendly hours
AI-native products,engineered to ship.
Hi, I am Aklile Yilma.
I help teams ship SaaS, mobile, backends, and AI automation — from LLM features to reliable workflows — with clear communication and owned delivery. I take on 2 projects at a time to deliver my full attention and ship quality.
20+
Projects delivered
100%
Job success score
5.0
Client rating
6+
Years experience
Trusted by product teams · Direct clients & long-term partners
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Stack
Skills & tooling I ship with
Stack up front, then deeper services — a practical slice of what I use on real roadmaps for SaaS, mobile, and AI work.
Day-to-day tools & platforms
TypeScriptNext.jsReactNestJSPostgreSQLRedisDockerTailwind CSSReact NativeMapLibreStripeFirebaseOpenAI APILangChainREST & GraphQLGitHub ActionsTypeScriptNext.jsReactNestJSPostgreSQLRedisDockerTailwind CSSReact NativeMapLibreStripeFirebaseOpenAI APILangChainREST & GraphQLGitHub Actions
TypeScript everywhere
Shared types across web, API, and tooling — fewer surprises in prod.
APIs & NestJS
Modular backends, auth, queues, and integrations you can extend.
Data & Postgres
Schema design, migrations, and queries tuned for real workloads.
React Native
Cross-platform apps with native modules when the product needs them.
Cloud & delivery
Dockerized services, CI/CD habits, and sensible cloud defaults.
AI & LLM features
RAG, evals, streaming UX, and guardrails — shipped, not slide decks.
Maps & realtime
MapLibre, geospatial APIs, and live dashboards that stay responsive.
What I deliver
AI-native full-stack ownership from idea to shipped product
One engineer who spans frontend, backend, mobile, and AI — so you spend less time coordinating and more time launching.
SaaS & web applications
Full-cycle product work from MVP to scale — Next.js, React, NestJS, and APIs that stay maintainable.
Backend & infrastructure
Distributed systems, Docker, queues, and data pipelines built for reliability and measurable throughput.
Mobile applications
Cross-platform React Native apps shipped to real users with auth, device features, and solid UX.
AI-native product engineering
LLM features, RAG, evals, and UX that make models safe and useful in production — not demos.
AI workflow automation
Connect systems with reliable automations: document pipelines, alerts, internal tools, and human-in-the-loop flows.
Selected work
Case studies from real client engagements
Production systems shipped for product teams and direct clients — each card links to the organization, repo, or a way to reach me.
Visit live siteAladia — AI-native product experience
Next.jsAI UXProduct
- Conversational and assistant-style flows with fast, accessible UI and clear guardrails.
- Streaming-friendly patterns, optimistic states, and resilient error handling for AI-backed actions.
- Built for iteration: feature flags, modular prompts, and metrics hooks for product learning loops.
Visit live siteHakim Hub: AI Health Assistant
FlutterAIHealth
- Health assistant experience with structured medical data and guided user journeys.
- Cross-platform Flutter delivery with emphasis on clarity, trust, and offline-aware flows.
- Collaboration with Africa-to-Silicon Valley engineers on a high-impact community product.
Visit live siteSellify Mobile App: Walmart Seller Insights
React NativeSaaSMobile
- Cross-platform seller insights app for Walmart-related workflows.
- Firebase auth, camera & barcode flows, and resilient API integration.
- Shipped for production use with the Sellify team (Sellify LLC).
“An exceptionally skilled developer who consistently delivers clean, efficient, and reliable solutions beyond expectations.”
Visit live siteWalmart Seller Map
Next.jsNestJSMaps
- Full-stack MapLibre experience: clusters, search, light/dark basemaps.
- Pelias-backed geocoding, zstd payloads, and Stripe-gated tiers.
- Built to stay fast with large marker sets and clear upgrade paths.
“An exceptionally skilled developer who consistently delivers clean, efficient, and reliable solutions beyond expectations.”
Visit live siteMookoobmedia- All-in-One Local Business Growth Platform
Next.jsProductFrontend
- All-in-one growth platform UI for local businesses and creators.
- Tight collaboration with stakeholders in Belgium from discovery to delivery.
- Performance-minded implementation and maintainable structure.
“I was extremely satisfied with the collaboration with Aklile. The developer perfectly understood my needs and was able to translate them into concrete and effective solutions.”
Visit live siteAkilConnect
Full-stackPlatform
- Talent-and-opportunity platform: connecting people with the right roles.
- End-to-end feature work across web stack and integrations.
- Focused on clarity, reliability, and a smooth user journey.
Client feedback
What people say after we ship
“I was extremely satisfied with the collaboration with Aklile. The developer perfectly understood my needs and was able to translate them into concrete and effective solutions. Communication was smooth and the work was delivered on time.”
Mikias V.
MookoobMedia, Belgium
“He was incredibly patient and took the time to break down JavaScript concepts in a way that made complex logic much easier to understand — guiding step by step instead of just giving answers.”
Van
Mentoring client
“An exceptionally skilled developer who consistently delivers clean, efficient, and reliable solutions beyond expectations.”
Samiksha B.
Product, Sellify · United States
How we work
A simple process — no surprises
- 01
Discovery call
Understand goals, timeline, and constraints — 15 minutes, no pressure.
- 02
Architecture & plan
Clear scope, technical approach, and milestones before writing production code.
- 03
Build & ship
Iterative delivery with demos, code you can own, and deployment support.
- 04
Support & iteration
Hardening, performance, and features as you grow.
About
AI-native engineer, partner mindset
I'm Aklile Yilma, an ai-native full-stack developer. I work with startups and established teams to ship web apps, mobile products, AI-assisted features, and the APIs and infrastructure behind them — including direct engagements alongside marketplace work.
You get direct access to me — no agency handoffs — with weekly visibility, pragmatic architecture, and honest timelines.
Availability
I take on 2 projects at a time to deliver my full attention and ship quality.Reach out for a short call to see if we're a fit — no obligation.
Schedule a callNext step
Book a discovery call or message me
Pick a time that works, or reach out on WhatsApp or email — I typically reply within one business day.