Marketplace · Web App
Ethiopia's digital construction marketplace connecting contractors with verified material suppliers — featuring blind-bid quotes, escrow payments via Telebirr and banks, and real-time tracking.
Senior Full-Stack & Mobile Developer · Partner at Bulbula
Building software
that ships.
Hi, I'm Nathnael Nigussie. I craft production-ready web apps, scalable mobile applications, and backend systems for ambitious founders and enterprises — without unnecessary agency overhead.
20+
Products Shipped
2+
Years in Studio
100%
Hands-on, no hand-offs
0
Middlemen
What I do
One engineer, the whole stack.
From the initial prototype to deployment and monitoring — you work directly with the person writing the code.
01
Web Development
Production-grade web apps, interactive dashboards, and SaaS platforms built with React, Next.js, and modern tooling — fast, accessible, and scalable.
- React / Next.js architecture
- Dashboards & SaaS platforms
- REST & GraphQL integrations
- Performance & SEO optimization
02
Mobile Apps
Cross-platform iOS and Android apps built with Flutter and React Native. Smooth 60fps animations, intuitive native gestures, and offline-first capabilities.
- Flutter & React Native apps
- App Store & Play Store delivery
- Push notifications & background sync
- Offline storage & device caching
03
Backend & APIs
Robust APIs, databases, and scalable cloud backends. Rock-solid authentication, clean relational data models, and systems that stay reliable under peak traffic.
- Node.js, Express & FastAPI
- PostgreSQL & Supabase
- Cloud deployment (AWS / Docker)
- Role-based access & auth security
04
UI/UX & Design Systems
Interface design that looks polished and converts visitors into loyal users. Design systems, interactive prototypes, and pixel-perfect translation to code.
- Figma component libraries
- Responsive design systems
- Micro-interactions & animations
- Wireframing & user journeys
Selected Work
Proven software delivered to real users.
A curation of live client products, marketplaces, and systems built individually and with the Bulbula studio.
Marketplace · Web App
Mobile · App Store
An intuitive mobile app for the Ethiopian Calendar featuring Gregorian-to-Geez date conversion, national holiday notifications, and local event scheduling for thousands of daily users.
Education · Web System
A desktop pooling and digital resource system built for Adama Science and Technology University Library to streamline physical book reservations and computer workstation allocation.
Corporate · Web App
Digital presence and project portfolio for HKB Construction PLC, highlighting major road infrastructure, water supply works, and drilling projects across East Africa.
How we work
Clear milestones. No surprises.
A proven 4-step delivery pipeline built to take an idea from napkin sketch to production.
01
Discover
We start with your core problem, user personas, and technical constraints — then map the leanest prototype worth building first.
02
Design
Wireframes to high-fidelity UI in Figma. You interact with and approve the interface before writing a single line of production code.
03
Build
Short development cycles with testable builds every week. Clean component architecture, automated tests, and clear changelogs.
04
Ship & Support
We deploy to stores or cloud infrastructure, test under real conditions, and stay on board. Launch is the beginning, not the end.
Tooling & Stack
Reliable, modern engineering.
Tools chosen for developer velocity, stability under load, and long-term maintainability.
React
Next.js
TypeScript
Flutter
React Native
Node.js
PostgreSQL
Supabase
Tailwind CSS
GraphQL
AWS Cloud
Figma
Docker
Git & GitHub
Interactive Estimator
Estimate your project cost in seconds.
Select your scope, features, and target schedule for a transparent price range in Ethiopian Birr (ETB).
Project Budget Range
40,000 Br
—
48,000 Br
ETB, estimated fixed price based on selections above.
Estimated Delivery Timeline
4
—
6 weeks
From kickoff workshop to store / web release.
What's Included
- Direct engineer collaboration (Nathnael)
- Weekly staging preview URLs
- Complete source code ownership
- 30-day post-launch bug warranty
B.
Bulbula Software Solutions
Co-founder & Lead Engineer
About Nathnael
Engineering high-impact products with care.
I am a Full-Stack & Mobile Developer based in Addis Ababa and Adama, Ethiopia. Together with my partner at Bulbula, we build high-performing software that solves practical operational challenges for East African and international clients.
I specialize in responsive web architectures with Next.js, cross-platform mobile apps with Flutter, and robust API backends. I prefer lean teams, transparent pricing, and writing code that is clean enough for any engineer to inherit without headache.
Start a project
What can we build for you?
Tell me about your idea, timeline, and goals. You'll receive a detailed response within 24 hours.
Let's talk specs.
Have an RFP, an MVP ready to design, or looking to augment your technical bandwidth? Let's connect directly.