Hi, I'm
Zakariye Idiris
Somali software engineer & product designer based in Hyderabad. I build AI, fintech, productivity, education, and business technology products for Africa and global markets through MakerLab.
About Me
Experience & Journey
Primary & Secondary Education
Completed primary and secondary education at Smart Schools in Burao, Somaliland.
Bookkeeper — Alco Home Appliances
Managed financial records, inventory tracking, and business accounting operations.
Part-time Product Designer — Airmake
Contributed to product design and visual identity work for digital products.
B.Sc at Osmania University
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Computer Hardware, and Computer Science at Osmania University, Hyderabad, India.
Training & Certifications
Full Stack Web Development — Naresh IT (2022) · C Programming — Naresh IT (2021) · Data Science — Trident Institute (2025) · Mobile Development with React Native — Trident Institute (2026).
Founder — MakerLab
Founded MakerLab, a technology company and product studio focused on building AI, fintech, education, productivity, and smart hardware solutions for Africa and global markets.
Featured Projects
A collection of products across AI, fintech, productivity, education, and browser extensions.
Coinmate
AI-powered personal finance platform with expense tracking, budget management, and intelligent financial insights across 90+ currencies.
Garad AI
Somali AI assistant for search, chat, productivity, education, and document assistance — built for Somali language and culture.
RivoAI Student OS
AI-powered student operating system for notes, assignments, tasks, schedules, quizzes, and community learning.
Index
Modern document creation platform inspired by Notion and next-generation productivity tools, with rich editing and visual blocks.
Tablog
Website time-tracking extension that helps users understand where their time goes online with detailed analytics.
Sniply
Secure bookmark manager with password protection and private collections for saving important resources safely.
MinuteMap
Productivity countdown timer extension to improve focus, scheduling, and time management.
Mirror Me
Webcam mirror extension providing instant camera preview for meetings and recordings.
Booksy
Smart bookmark organizer for efficient categorization, management, and access of saved websites.
Founder of MakerLab
MakerLab is my technology company and product studio focused on building AI, fintech, education, productivity, business, and smart hardware solutions.
Artificial Intelligence
Building Somali-language AI tools and intelligent assistants for education and productivity.
Fintech
Personal finance, expense management, and financial intelligence platforms for everyday users.
Education
AI-powered student tools, learning systems, and academic platforms for Africa and beyond.
Productivity
Browser extensions and document tools that save time and improve daily workflows.
Tech Stack & Sources
Technologies I master, tools I use, and resources that power my learning journey.
Certifications
Professional certifications and training programs that have shaped my technical foundation.
Full Stack Web Development
Naresh IT
C Programming
Naresh IT
Data Science
Trident Institute
Mobile Development — React Native
Trident Institute
Resources
Curated resources, templates, and guides I've created and recommend for developers and designers.
Frontend Starter Kit
A clean HTML/CSS/JS boilerplate with modern design patterns and best practices.
UI Component Library
Reusable UI components built with vanilla CSS — buttons, cards, forms, and more.
Africa Tech Reading List
Curated articles, papers, and books about building technology for African markets.
Startup Founder Checklist
Practical checklist for first-time student founders — from idea to launch.
Blog & Articles
Thoughts on software engineering, startups, AI, design, and building technology for Africa.
Let's Work Together
Open to collaborations, consulting, and interesting projects. Based in Hyderabad — working globally.
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