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Balew Kassie

@balewkassie

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IT Product Manager driving customer-focused MVPs and measurable business outcomes.

Ethiopia

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking product roles where I can lead cross-functional teams, drive customer-centered MVPs, and measure impact—within collaborative, data-driven organizations that value iteration and product-market fit.

I am an IT Product Manager experienced in leading cross-functional teams in Agile/Scrum environments to deliver secure, scalable, and customer-centered technology solutions, including AI-enabled products, CRMs, and SaaS offerings. I prioritize uncovering customer needs through research and direct engagement, translating insights into focused MVPs and actionable product roadmaps that align with strategic business outcomes.

My background includes digital health research and academic teaching: I developed a patient flow visualization and prediction model, authored a PLOS Digital Health article, and led development of public health reporting modules while improving usability and adoption through training. I blend technical tool knowledge (Jira, Figma, Git/GitHub) with strong requirements, analysis, and data-driven decision-making to deliver high-impact releases.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Product Manager

Current

Addis Finder Trading PLC

Mar 2024 - Present (1 year 7 months)

Led a portfolio of tech solutions and SaaS products, defining MVPs and product roadmaps to align releases with strategic business outcomes and customer needs.

Product Strategy Roadmapping Agile Scrum Stakeholder Management Jira Figma Data Driven Decision Making

Innovation Team Member

Jimma University

Jan 2021 - Mar 2024 (3 years 2 months)

Led digital health research and development, producing a patient-flow visualization and prediction model and directing eCHIS NTD reporting module development on CommCare.

Digital Health Research Data Analysis CommCare ECHIS Technical Documentation

Lecturer

Jimma University

Jul 2019 - Jan 2021 (1 year 6 months)

Delivered undergraduate computer science courses in software engineering and supervised student research projects, contributing to curriculum and community initiatives.

Teaching Curriculum Development Distributed Systems Mobile Development Student supervision

Assistant Lecturer

Jimma University

Jul 2015 - Oct 2016 (1 year 3 months)

Taught computer science courses and supported curriculum development and student project work within the department.

Teaching Assessment Design Academic Support

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Addis Ababa University

Master of Science, Software Engineering

2016 - 2019

Completed a Master of Science in Software Engineering with coursework and research focusing on software engineering practices and digital health applications.