Education & Training

• MSc in Data Science, University of Gondar, Ethiopia (2019–2022)
• BSc in Information Science, University of Gondar, Ethiopia (2015–2018)
• AI & Machine Learning, 10 Academy, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (Dec 2023 – Jun 2024)
• Back-End Development, ALX Holberton School, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (Mar 2022 – Jul 2023)

Skills & Expertise

• Programming & Databases: Python, JavaScript, C++, SQL, MongoDB, Postgres, ChromaDB, FAISS
• Data Analysis & Modeling: Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, Seaborn, Jupyter, Tableau, Power BI, Regression, Clustering
• Data Engineering: EDA, ELT/ETL, Airflow, DBT, Redash, Data Modeling & Visualization
• ML & Tools: TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, Hugging Face, Transformers, Spark, Hadoop, Git, AWS, Heroku, Docker
• Geometry Optimization: Graph-based ML, Geometric Deep Learning, 3D Reconstruction, Numerical Methods
• Soft Skills: Communication, Teamwork, Problem-Solving, Analytical Thinking, Attention to Detail

Work Experience

Data Analyst, Gondar Comprehensive and Specialized Hospital (Feb 2023 – Feb 2024)

• Built ML models for hospital operations, including patient stay prediction (98.97% accuracy)
• Analyzed EPHI data on child immunization using XGBoost (93% accuracy)
• Predicted under-five diarrhea risk from national survey data using CatBoost (94.79% accuracy)
• Delivered machine learning training sessions to health professionals

Lecturer & Researcher, University of Gondar (Nov 2022 – Present)

• Teach Machine Learning, Python, and Database Management
• Enhanced student projects, boosting internship placements by 30%
• Developed ML and software curricula aligned with industry standards
• Led data science service projects benefiting local organizations

Research Interests

Geometric Deep Learning, 3D Computer Vision, Large Language Models (LLMs), Explainable AI, Fairness in Machine Learning

Certifications & Online Courses

• Intro to Transformative AI, BlueDot (Feb 2025)
• Data Analysis Fundamentals, Udacity (Jul 2024)
• Machine Learning for Data Science and Analytics, IBM (May 2022)
• Cloud Computing Fundamentals, IBM (May 2022)

Projects & Publications

• Telecom User Analytics with ML Pipelines – Medium
• Contract Advisor Chatbot with RAG & LLMs – Medium
• Tomato Disease Detection with Transfer Learning & XAI – GitHub
• Published:
  • IPV Prediction in Ethiopia (DOI: 10.1186/s12911-022-01992-6)
  • Routine Immunization Status Prediction (DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-1445740/v1)

Grants & Leadership

• Project Lead: AI-Based NEET Risk Assessment for Gondar City (2024, Funded by UoG)
• Co-Lead: ML for Infectious Disease Outbreak Prediction in Gondar (2024, Funded by UoG)