Resume

Computer Engineering student at the University of Manitoba and AI-native product builder. Founder of Lectura AI (opens in a new tab), an AI-powered study platform, and Prepl (opens in a new tab), a real-time AI interview preparation platform. I learn by building real products end-to-end — product, frontend, backend, and AI integration.

abenezerabera.devabenuabera@gmail.comgithub.com/abenezer101

Experience

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Prepl (opens in a new tab)Founder

Real-time AI interview preparation platform, originally built at a hackathon and rebuilt from the ground up. Architected and built the initial product solo before co-founder Kobiljon joined.
  • Built real-time voice and video interview simulation using Gemini Live and LiveKit.
  • Designed specialized AI agents for interviewing, grading, and screening rather than a single chat loop.
  • Developing go-to-market through the Build with Gemini XPRIZE program.

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International College of ManitobaPeer Tutor

Peer tutor supporting fellow students with academic guidance, study strategies, and day-to-day coursework help.

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Lectura AI (opens in a new tab)Founder & Full Stack Developer

AI-powered study platform that turns lectures, transcripts, YouTube videos, notes, and PDFs into structured, interactive learning material.
  • Built the full product stack end-to-end: frontend, backend, AI integration, authentication, and payments.
  • Shipped lecture processing, transcription, AI notes, flashcards, quizzes, study guides, and an AI tutor.
  • Iterated on product and growth based on real user feedback and analytics.

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Melu'e FoundationStudent Volunteer, IT Support

Volunteer IT support for a nonprofit foundation in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
  • Provided hands-on IT support to 20+ staff and volunteers, troubleshooting day-to-day technical problems.
  • Created step-by-step process documentation and maintained equipment inventory records.
  • Worked independently, adapting to changing priorities while supporting a nonprofit team.

Education

High School Diploma

One Planet International School,

Skills

AI & Agents

AI AgentsLLM APIs (Gemini, Claude)Prompt EngineeringReal-Time Voice AI (Gemini Live, LiveKit)

Design & Content

CanvaCapCutPhotoshop

Infrastructure

APIs & AuthenticationGit / GitHubCloud DeploymentDatabasesStripe / Payments

Languages

HTML / CSSJavaScript / TypeScriptPythonJava

Web Development

HTML / CSSJavaScript / TypeScriptNext.jsReactVite

References

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