I worked with Kirubel for just under a year at Manifest Automation, and he consistently impressed me with both his technical ability and his forward-looking mindset.
Kirubel is a sharp and capable engineer who isn't afraid to explore new frontiers especially in the realm of AI and emerging technologies. He regularly pushed the envelope on innovative approaches, thoughtfully experimenting with ideas that elevated our work and sparked productive conversations across the team.
What sets Kirubel apart is his combination of solid full-stack skills with a genuine curiosity about how technology can be applied in creative ways. He tackled a wide range of challenges with confidence and persistence, and always delivered solutions that were well-considered and technically sound.
Beyond his contributions to our codebase, Kirubel brought enthusiasm and initiative to every project. He's the kind of teammate who will dive deep into a tricky problem, share what he's learned, and help lift everyone's understanding along the way.
I'd welcome the opportunity to work with Kirubel again and have no doubt he'll continue to make meaningful impact wherever he goes.
Tech Lead @ Google
Data Center Modeling · Solving hard problems at scale
Worked with Kirubel at Manifest Automation · February 2026