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Data Analyst and Scientist with 8+ years of experience, including 4 years of remote work, transforming complex datasets into actionable insights and supporting the development of reliable AI-driven products. Skilled in SQL, Excel, and Python for data manipulation and automation, with hands-on expertise in visualization tools such as Tableau and Power BI. Proficient in A/B testing, customer segmentation, and dashboard development to track performance metrics. Highly detail-oriented with strong experience in data handling, research, and information management, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and quality under tight deadlines. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams across time zones and engaging effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, while remaining adaptable, tech-savvy, and committed to delivering data-driven results.
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Work Experience
Research Analyst at Code for Africa
April 1, 2025 - October 2, 2025Led design and construction of MediaData, CivicSignal's flagship toolkit, profiling media ownership, companies, outlets, and journalists across 28+ African countries. Supported investigative projects by identifying media patterns, tracking influence networks, and informing disinformation analyses. Used MediaCloud to monitor misinformation across African news and social platforms for investigative work. Participated in Research & Investigations on Media Capture, analyzing covert tactics used by foreign states and influence-peddlers to undermine media independence in Africa. Contributed to a survey of editorial transparency in Kenya, South Africa, and Zambia, highlighting newsroom governance vulnerabilities and informing recommendations. Trained new team members on MediaCloud, and delivered a masterclass at the African Investigative Journalism Conference (Addis Ababa, 2021). Created interactive dashboards using Tableau, Flourish, and Airtable.
Lecturer at Wolkite University
June 1, 2021 - October 2, 2025Taught undergraduate courses in Machine Learning, Python programming, and Artificial Intelligence; developed course materials and lesson plans for diverse student groups. Conducted research to enhance the university’s data-driven community services and support curriculum development. Mentored students to strengthen academic performance, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. Collaborated with faculty to design curriculum aligned with institutional standards and best practices. Participated in conferences and workshops to stay current on advances in higher education and AI/ML pedagogy.
Chief Technical Assistant I at Addis Ababa University
September 1, 2016 - October 2, 2025Delivered technical and lab support for computer science and data systems courses. Maintained academic databases to facilitate efficient research data collection. Assisted in research data collection processes to enhance project outcomes. Supported faculty with research projects and administrative tasks. Collaborated with engineers and technicians on technical problem-solving.
Research Analyst at Code for Africa
April 1, 2025 - October 2, 2025Designed and built MediaData, CivicSignal’s flagship toolkit, profiling media ownership, companies, outlets, and journalists across 28+ African countries. Supported investigative projects by identifying media patterns, tracking influence networks, and informing disinformation analyses. Used MediaCloud to monitor misinformation across African news media and social platforms. Analyzed patterns of propaganda dissemination to inform newsroom resilience and strengthen newsroom governance. Trained new team members on using MediaCloud and delivered a masterclass at the African Investigative Journalism Conference.
Lecturer at Wolkite University
June 1, 2021 - October 2, 2025Taught undergraduate courses in Machine Learning, Python programming, and Artificial Intelligence; developed course materials and lesson plans; mentored students to strengthen problem solving and critical thinking skills; conducted research to enhance data-driven community services and support curriculum development; collaborated with faculty to design curriculum aligned with institutional standards.
Chief Technical Assistant I at Addis Ababa University
September 1, 2016 - October 2, 2025Delivered technical and lab support for computer science and data systems courses. Maintained academic databases to facilitate efficient research data collection. Assisted in research data collection processes to enhance project outcomes. Supported faculty with research projects and administrative tasks. Collaborated with engineers and technicians on technical problem-solving.
Research Analyst at Code for Africa
April 30, 2025 - October 2, 2025Designed and built MediaData from scratch, profiling media ownership, companies, outlets, and journalists across 28+ African countries. Supported investigative projects by identifying media patterns, tracking influence networks, and informing disinformation analyses. Contributed to MediaCloud-based monitoring of misinformation across African news media and social platforms. Participated in research on covert tactics used by foreign states and influence-peddlers, informing newsroom resilience and governance improvements. Trained teammates on MediaCloud usage and delivered a masterclass on investigative journalism and misinformation tracking. Created interactive dashboards using Tableau, Flourish, and Airtable to visualize media ecosystems and performance metrics.
Lecturer at Wolk ite University
June 1, 2021 - October 2, 2025Taught undergraduate courses in Machine Learning, Python programming, and Artificial Intelligence; developed course materials and lesson plans; conducted research to enhance data-driven community services and support curriculum development. Mentored students to strengthen academic performance, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. Collaborated with faculty to design curriculum aligned with institutional standards and best practices. Participated in conferences and workshops to stay current on advances in AI/ML pedagogy.
Chief Technical Assistant I at Addis Ababa University
September 1, 2016 - October 2, 2025Delivered technical and lab support for computer science and data systems courses. Maintained academic databases to facilitate efficient research data collection. Assisted in research data collection processes to enhance project outcomes. Supported faculty with research projects and administrative tasks. Collaborated with engineers and technicians on technical problem-solving.
Education
Master of Science in Information Science at Addis Ababa University
September 1, 2013 - July 1, 2015Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at Wollo University
September 1, 2007 - July 1, 2010Master of Science in Information Science at Addis Ababa University
September 1, 2013 - July 1, 2015Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at Wollo University
September 1, 2007 - July 1, 2010Master of Science in Information Science at Addis Ababa University
September 1, 2013 - July 1, 2015Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at Wollo University
September 1, 2007 - July 1, 2010Qualifications
Google Cloud Course Completion from Google Africa Developer Scholarship Program
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025Google Cloud Big Data and Machine Learning Fundamentals
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025Modernizing Data Lakes and Data Warehouses with Google Cloud
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025Google Data Analytics Certificate
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025Data Scientist Nanodegree
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025IBM Artificial Intelligence Analyst 2019 Mastery Award
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025IBM Artificial Intelligence Analyst - Explorer Award 2019
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025Google Cloud Course Completion from Google Africa Developer Scholarship Program
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025Google Cloud Big Data and Machine Learning Fundamentals
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025Modernizing Data Lakes and Data Warehouses with Google Cloud
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025Google Data Analytics Certificate
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025Data Scientist Nanodegree
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025Neural Networks and Deep Learning
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025Improving Deep Neural Networks: Hyperparameter tuning, Regularization and Optimization
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025Convolutional Neural Networks
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025Sequence Model
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025Artificial Intelligence Analyst 2019 Mastery Award
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025Artificial Intelligence Analyst - Explorer Award 2019
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025Machine Learning
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025Google Cloud Course Completion from Google Africa Developer Scholarship Program
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025Google Cloud Big Data and Machine Learning Fundamentals
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025Modernizing Data Lakes and Data Warehouses with Google Cloud
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025Google Data Analytics Certificate
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025Data Scientist Nanodegree (Udacity)
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025Neural Networks and Deep Learning
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025Improving Deep Neural Networks: Hyperparameter tuning, Regularization and Optimization
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025Convolutional Neural Networks
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025Sequence Model
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025Artificial Intelligence Analyst 2019 Mastery Award (IBM)
January 1, 2019 - October 2, 2025Artificial Intelligence Analyst - Explorer Award 2019 (IBM)
January 1, 2019 - October 2, 2025Machine Learning (Coursera)
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025Industry Experience
Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Government, Healthcare, Non-Profit Organization
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