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DhaBa Tolasa

@dhabatolasa

Data scientist with strong mathematical modeling and practical Python skills.

Russian Federation
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What I'm looking for

I seek a data role where I can apply statistical modeling and Python to solve real problems, contribute to model development and deployment, and continue growing in ML and data engineering within a collaborative, impact-driven team.

I am a resilient data scientist with an MSc in Applied Mathematics & Computer Science and hands-on experience in statistical modeling, machine learning, and data analysis. My background includes rigorous academic training and real-world projects where I applied regression techniques and model evaluation.

Professionally I've worked as a freelance independent researcher profiling social media content, as a data engineer contributing to early-stage startup research, and in roles requiring organization and communication such as tutoring and event administration. I combine technical skills (Python, MATLAB, QGIS, MySQL, Docker) with a disciplined work ethic formed through persistent personal challenges.

I am eager to contribute analytical rigor and practical engineering to teams solving complex data problems, delivering reproducible models and actionable insights while continuing to grow my applied ML and data engineering capabilities.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Freelance Researcher

Independent

Aug 2023 - Present (2 years 2 months)

Profled and monitored social media content for ethical violations, conducting qualitative and quantitative analyses to identify harmful patterns and inform moderation decisions.

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Data Engineer

Independent

Jan 2023 - Mar 2023 (2 months)

Conducted preliminary research and prototyping for a startup's first-phase data architecture, including data modeling, ingestion workflows, and tooling recommendations.

PT

English Tutor

Private Tutor

Sep 2010 - May 2022 (11 years 8 months)

Taught English to beginner and intermediate students, designing lesson plans and assessments that improved language proficiency and communication skills over multi-year engagements.

IC

Administrative Assistant

International Community

Mar 2012 - Jun 2018 (6 years 3 months)

Planned and organized events for an international community, managing logistics, scheduling, and stakeholder coordination to ensure successful programs.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Peoples' Friendship University of Russia logoPR

Peoples' Friendship University of Russia

Master of Science, Applied Mathematics and Computer Science

2020 - 2022

Master's degree in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science with coursework and projects in mathematical modeling, GIS, and remote-sensing applications.

EE

EPF École d'Ingénieurs (student exchange)

2020 - 2020

Participated in a student exchange program which was conducted online due to COVID-19 and later cancelled due to visa issues.

Peoples' Friendship University of Russia logoPR

Peoples' Friendship University of Russia

Bachelor of Science, Information Technology

2016 - 2020

Bachelor's degree in IT with studies in technical controlling systems, relational and distributed databases, and QGIS.

GS

Good News Seminary

Bachelor of Arts, Theology

2010 - 2014

Bachelor's degree in Theology focusing on religious studies and related coursework.

IC

Image Graphic Design College

Certificate, Graphic Design

2009 - 2009

Certificate in Computer Graphic Designing with training in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and CorelDraw.

VC

Vibe Computer-Tech

Certificate, Computer Maintenance

2008 - 2008

Certificate in computer troubleshooting and maintenance covering software and hardware setup, configuration, and troubleshooting.

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