Selam Moges

Education

New York University

B.A. in Computer Science

New York, NY

Apella Technologies

Los Angeles, CA

Software Engineer

Sept 2022–Present

Developed and maintained full-stack solutions powering mission-critical operating room workflows, ensuring reliability and performance under high-stakes conditions.
Built and scaled real-time dashboards using React, TypeScript, and GraphQL, enabling nurses and surgeons to efficiently coordinate surgical schedules and resources.
Integrated real-time monitoring and reporting features that improved surgical decision-making speed and accuracy.
Utilized Storybook for component testing and documentation, ensuring consistency and maintainability across the application's UI library.

Snapchat Inc.

New York, NY

Software Engineer - Creative Tool

Aug 2020–May 2022

Built and enhanced Snapchat's camera features, improving performance and expanding creative expression for millions of users.
Collaborated with designers to ship features that balanced delightful UX with technical feasibility, ensuring polished product launches.
Led initiatives to improve accessibility and inclusive design, including the MVP of Ring Light, an early inclusive camera feature that advanced equitable user experiences.
Optimized camera rendering and interface flows to deliver low-latency, high-quality experiences at scale.

Keynote Speaker, iJS New York 2024
Presented on inclusive and ethical design principles shaping modern JavaScript development.
Speaker, JS Nation 2024
Shared insights on building accessible and user-centered front-end experiences.
Speaker, DevReach 2023 & 2024
Explored how computer ethics influence the decisions and responsibilities of technologists.
Speaker, a11yTO 2024
Spoke on practical strategies for advancing accessibility within engineering teams.
Speaker, iJS San Diego; iJS New York 2024-2025
Delivered multiple talks on inclusivity, accessibility, and the ethical implications of UI development in the JavaScript ecosystem.