1994
Born in Bishoftu, Ethiopia
The third and youngest child of Emiru Aga and Kebebush Haimanot, born in Bishoftu (Debre Zeit), Ethiopia, in 1994. He brought joy, vitality and light into that home from the very beginning.
A life, in color
Born in Bishoftu, Ethiopia, in 1994, the youngest of three, and raised in a home and a church that shaped everything that came after. What follows is the shape of a life lived with extraordinary diligence, a deep and steady faith, and a great deal of love for the people in it.
Bishoftu (Debre Zeit)
Raised in the church
He grew up in the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus congregation in Debre Zeit. It was there he learned the Word of God and began a lifelong relationship with Christ — the faith that shaped his character, his decisions, and the way he treated people for the rest of his life.
School years
Guardian Angel, Ebenezer, Bishoftu Prep
Guardian Angel School for elementary, Ebenezer School for high school, then Bishoftu Preparatory School. A naturally gifted student, and a hardworking one.
2012 — 2017
Electrical and computer engineering at Mekelle
Five years at Mekelle University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
2017 — 2021
From developer to Expert at INSA
Four years at the Information Network Security Agency, joining as an Application Software Developer and advancing to the Expert level. He carried two additional private remote software roles at the same time.
2021 — 2023
A master's in Iowa
He moved to the United States for his Master of Science in Computer Science at Maharishi International University in Iowa.
2022 — 2026
Amazon: building, and quietly leading
Two and a half years as a Software Development Engineer on contract, then two more as a full-time SDE I. The title said one thing; in practice he was directing and mentoring three or four engineers, well beyond what anyone had asked of him.
2026
He finished the race
On July 27, 2026, the Lord called Yadessa home to his eternal rest. Having lived a life filled with purpose, extraordinary diligence, faith, and deep love for others, he faithfully finished his earthly race (2 Timothy 4:7). While he is dearly missed, his family and friends take comfort in knowing that whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord (Romans 14:8).