Engineer | Leader | Advocate

Building with a passion for breaking barriers

ABOUT

Hello, I'm Selam, a software engineer passionate about DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) and accessibility in the tech industry. I have focused my career on creating inclusive and accessible technology solutions. I firmly believe that technology should be a catalyst for positive change, breaking down barriers and ensuring equal opportunities for all. Throughout my journey, I have worked with diverse teams and applied inclusive design practices in order to create the best product for our communities. If you share a passion for DEI and accessibility in tech or have ideas for collaboration, I would love to connect with you. Let's work together to create a more inclusive and accessible future for everyone.


Think Pieces

  • The Digital Divide

    Exploring the digital divide: Disparities in access and skills, with policy implications for a connected world.

  • Persuasive Software

    Discussing persuasive technology's influence on behavior from product adoption to social change.

  • Examining Online Behavior

    Examine the ethical implications of social media platforms, online harassment, and fake news.

Career

Speaking engagement with Dev Reach about my journey in tech and the ethics of technology (June, 2023)

Software engineer at Snapchat 2020-2022

Featured Work

Software Engineer on the Inclusive Camera initiative at Snapchat

Researcher and co-author at Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Speaking Engagements


Speaking engagement with AI for Anyone and Marc Cuban Foundations on an introduction to artificial intelligence (April, 2020)

Software engineer at Apella 2022-Present