Data Science, Data Analytics, Data Engineering, Statistical Analytics
Eyakem Fikru
@eyakemfikru
My name is Eyakem Fikru. I am originally from Ethiopia. I have a well-educated and work experience
What I'm looking for
I have a BSc in Statistics, an MSc in Population Studies, and another MSc in Fundamental Informatics and Information Technology focused on data science, alongside a semester-long MBA course in strategic management and a Government Analytics certificate from the World Bank, I am well-equipped for this role. Over the past decade, I have gained valuable experience working with private, governmental, and non-governmental organizations in various capacities, including consultant and business management roles. My expertise spans strategic management, machine learning, data science, artificial intelligence, data mining, image analysis, and big data analysis. I have actively contributed to significant projects such as the WASH Practices Survey, Livelihood-Based Drought Recovery Project, Nutrition at the Center Project, and the end-line HDDS and CSI surveys of the ECHO project. My role as an M&E officer at Living Water International enabled me to deliver impactful training for sister organizations and branch staff. At the same time, my collaboration with the Addis Ababa Chamber of Commerce led to meaningful outcomes. Furthermore, my experience as a business development manager at Inetra and 1XBet honed my skills in developing M&E tools, evaluating project outcomes, and applying diverse econometric models for predictions and forecasting. In addition to my consulting background, I bring eight years of teaching experience at colleges and universities, where I have engaged both practitioners and policymakers from various sectors. I have taught a range of courses, from analytical software training to advanced research methods for graduate students. I believe in the importance of integrating research with teaching, and I strive to enhance my courses with supplemental materials that enrich the learning experience. My academic contributions include two published journal articles, two manuscripts ready for publication, and an agreement with Kazan Federal University for the release of my dissertation. Recently, I was honored to present my research at four international conferences, where I also mentored students on their dissertation and thesis preparations across multiple disciplines. Throughout my professional journey, I have developed robust capabilities in research, data science, data engineering, machine learning, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, and neural networks, complemented by general office coordination skills. I am genuinely enthusiastic about the opportunity to contribute to your team and advance my career in this dynamic field.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Instructor
Horn of Africa Institute
Sep 2015 - Sep 2019 (3 years 11 months)
Prepared and delivered lectures, tutorials, and practical classes, providing assignments to measure student performance. Advised graduate and postgraduate students on dissertation papers and prepared supporting learning materials.
Instructor and Consultant
Private and Governmental Centers and Institutions
Oct 2014 - Sep 2019 (4 years 11 months)
Delivered lectures and practical classes, focusing on statistical software, analysis, and research methodology for graduate students. Collaborated with research staff to specify appropriate analytical data files and provided professional consultative services.
Instructor
Prima Computer Technology and Language Training Institution
Jan 2014 - Sep 2019 (5 years 8 months)
Prepared and delivered lectures and practical classes, focusing on statistical software and research methods for graduate students. Worked with statisticians to implement data analyses using SAS, Python, R, and Matlab.
Instructor
CAD-ZONE Engineering and Computer Technology
Dec 2013 - Sep 2019 (5 years 9 months)
Delivered lectures and practical classes, providing statistical software and research method tutoring for graduate students. Implemented data analyses and taught high-level programming languages like C++, Python, and R.
Instructor
ICoTech EarthLink Technologies Training Center
Mar 2013 - Sep 2019 (6 years 6 months)
Prepared and delivered lectures, tutorials, and practical classes, including statistical software and research method tutoring for graduate students. Implemented data analyses and taught various statistical packages and programming languages.
Instructor
Micro Computer Group PVT. Ltd. Co.
Mar 2013 - Sep 2019 (6 years 6 months)
Prepared and delivered lectures and practical classes, focusing on statistical software, analysis, and research methodology for graduate students. Advised on dissertation papers and provided professional training to various offices.
Instructor
Explorer Computer Solutions P.L.C
Sep 2011 - Sep 2019 (8 years)
Delivered lectures and practical classes, teaching statistical software, analysis, and research methodology to graduate students. Implemented data analyses using SPSS, Stata, and SAS, and provided professional consultative services.
Instructor
Texas Language and Computer Training Center
Apr 2010 - Sep 2019 (9 years 5 months)
Prepared and delivered lectures, tutorials, and practical classes, assessing student performance through assignments. Taught graduate students in statistical software, analysis, and research methodology, and advised on dissertation papers.
Instructor
Routers Computer Engineering P.L.C
Nov 2009 - Dec 2016 (7 years 1 month)
Prepared and delivered lectures, tutorials, and practical classes, assessing student performance through assignments. Taught graduate students in statistical software, analysis, and research methodology, and prepared learning materials.
Instructor and Data Supervisor
Brouters Information Technology P.L.C
Jun 2009 - Sep 2015 (6 years 3 months)
Prepared and delivered lectures and practical classes, focusing on statistical software, analysis, and research methodology for graduate students. Formulated management techniques for quality data collection and implemented secure data management procedures.
Instructor
Ababa Computer Center
Dec 2008 - Feb 2012 (3 years 2 months)
Prepared and delivered lectures, tutorials, and practical classes, providing assignments to measure student performance. Taught graduate students in statistical software, analysis, and research methodology, and prepared learning materials.
Data Manager
African Institute of Management, Development, and Governance (AIM-DG)
May 2011 - Jun 2011 (1 month)
Checked and ensured the accuracy and consistency of information within the African Governance Report (AGR III) questionnaires. Developed a data entry program using CSPro Software and transferred raw data for analysis.
Data Manager
Fisseha Tessema
Feb 2011 - Apr 2011 (2 months)
Managed data collection for a PhD dissertation, including conducting surveys and interviews. Transcribed and translated recorded information for data collection purposes.
Data Manager
Center for Disease Control (CDC), Addis Ababa Branch Office
May 2010 - Jun 2010 (1 month)
Transferred expert opinion data from structured questionnaires into CSPro format, ensuring correct entry, cleaning, and verification. Focused on quality control during the data entry process.
Data Manager
Addis Ababa University, Law Faculty
Jul 2009 - Jul 2009 (0 months)
Provided orientation on questionnaire objectives and managed data for research projects, including validation, documentation, and statistical modeling. Collaborated with research staff to specify analytical data files and implement appropriate data analyses.
Data Manager
PACT Ethiopia
May 2009 - Jun 2009 (1 month)
Provided coding for baseline and end-line questionnaires for the TEACH project and produced a codebook. Accurately entered and verified data from source documents into an electronic database, performing statistical checks for accuracy.
Data Manager
African Institute of Management, Development, and Governance (AIM-DG)
Oct 2008 - Nov 2008 (1 month)
Checked and ensured the completeness, accuracy, and internal consistency of survey information for the African Peer Review Mechanism. Transferred expert opinion data into CSPro format, cleaned, checked, and verified it for analysis.
Data Collector
WAAS International PVT.LTD.CO
Apr 2008 - Apr 2008 (0 months)
Provided orientation and pictorial information to informants for questionnaires. Ensured accurate data collection by properly filling in answers and back-checking for consistency.
Data Manager
Mary Joy Aid through Development
Oct 2007 - Nov 2007 (1 month)
Prepared templates, edited, coded, and entered evaluation data for cash transfer and home-based care services. Accurately entered and verified data from source documents, performing statistical checks for accuracy.
Data Collector
Action Professionals Association for the People (APAP)
Jul 2006 - Aug 2006 (1 month)
Oriented informants on questionnaire objectives and provided visual aids for clarity. Accurately recorded responses and performed consistency checks on collected data.
Data Collector
WAAS International PVT. LTD.CO
Sep 2005 - Mar 2006 (6 months)
Conducted informant orientations and provided graphical information for questionnaire completion. Verified the accuracy of responses through consistency checks and ensured proper data submission.
Data Collector
The African Child Policy Forum
Nov 2004 - Nov 2004 (0 months)
Oriented interviewees on questionnaire objectives and provided assistance in completion. Monitored the accurate filling of questionnaires and delivered completed forms to the office.
Business Development Manager
Inetra
Mar 2022 - Present (3 years 6 months)
Developed strategic and operational management for the business. Held full responsibility for expanding the company's services globally. Developed and implemented integrated corporate marketing and corporate communications plans to advance company identity and increase stakeholder awareness.
External Consultant
CARE- Ethiopia
Aug 2016 - Present (9 years 1 month)
Led and supervised the HDDS and CSI survey project, managing data entry, analysis, and final report production for the "Supporting Resilience in Drought Prone Woredas" initiative. Identified key gaps and provided practical recommendations for future planning.
Consultant Social Worker
ECHO Project
Nov 2014 - Present (10 years 10 months)
Led and supervised the project, entered, analyzed, and produced a final report of the Supporting Resilience in Drought-Prone Areas of Borana Zone, Oromiya Region, Ethiopia. Identified key gaps in achieving the set result areas and provided practical recommendations for learning and future planning.
Data Entry Team Supervisor and Analyst
Dadimos Development Consultants
Mar 2014 - Present (11 years 6 months)
Designed data entry templates, trained supervisors and encoders, and prepared data quality control procedures for the "Nutrition at the Center Project." Responsible for creating and documenting derived analytical data files, and collaborating with statisticians for in-depth data analyses.
M & E Officer
Millennium Water Alliance
Mar 2014 - Present (11 years 6 months)
Led and supervised the project to evaluate the effectiveness of water scheme rehabilitation, latrine construction, and sanitation and hygiene promotion activities intervention. Conducted comparative analysis with pre- and post-intervention surveys to assess results.
External Consultant
CARE- Ethiopia
Mar 2013 - Present (12 years 6 months)
Led and supervised the WASH Practices Survey project, collecting, entering, and analyzing raw data to produce a final report for the East Hararghe Zone Emergency Water and Sanitation Project. Evaluated the effectiveness of water scheme rehabilitation and hygiene promotion activities, identifying key gaps and providing practical recommendations.
External Consultant
CARE- Ethiopia
Feb 2013 - Present (12 years 7 months)
Entered and provided analytical interpretations for the Livelihood-Based Drought Recovery Project's baseline and end-line evaluation data. Assessed the performance of the Social Analysis and Action (SAA) forum in enhancing women's participation and decision-making, and proposed feasible recommendations.
Database Officer
CARE-Ethiopia
Feb 2012 - Present (13 years 7 months)
Updated and maintained the nutrition database, ensuring data quality and regular reporting using the Emergency Project Management Tool (EPMT). Trained field office staff on database usage and contributed to knowledge management by documenting lessons learned.
Consultant
Addis Ababa Chamber of Commerce and Sectoral Associations (AACCSA)
Nov 2011 - Present (13 years 10 months)
Collected and systematically analyzed PSD Hub data, formulated econometric models, and summarized findings using R software for management presentation. Ensured the preparation of statistical summaries, tables, and graphs, delivering error-free materials.
Associate Consultant and IT Expert
Dr Daniel Alemu & Associates Law Office
Jun 2010 - Present (15 years 3 months)
Collected, entered, and analyzed raw data to produce an analytical report for the "Commercial Contract Enforcement in Ethiopia" study. Provided IT expert support, including computer training, database maintenance, and managing data, software, and hardware.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UDACITY
Nanodegree Program, Data Analytics Fundamentals
2025 - 2025
Obtained a Verified Certificate of Nanodegree Program for Data Analytics Fundamentals. This program focused on foundational concepts and practical skills in data analytics.
The World Bank
Certificate, Government Analytics
2025 - 2025
Earned a Certificate for Government Analytics from The World Bank. This course provided insights into analytical methods relevant to government operations.
Kazan Federal University
MSc. Degree, Information and Informatics Technology (Data Science)
2019 - 2021
Completed a Master of Science degree in Information and Informatics Technology with a specialization in Data Science. Focused on advanced topics in data analysis, machine learning, and statistical modeling.
Akvoflow.org
Certificate, Data Management
2014 - 2014
Received a Certificate for the Completion of Akvoflow, Data Management, and Online Collection System. This training covered essential skills in data management and online data collection.
Addis Ababa University
MSc. Degree, Population Studies and Rural Development
2012 - 2014
Pursued a Master of Science degree in Population Studies and Rural Development. Gained expertise in demographic analysis, rural development strategies, and social research methodologies.
AAU, Faculty of Science
Short-term Training, STATA and R Software
2010 - 2010
Participated in short-term training on STATA and R Software, sponsored by AAU, Faculty of Science. This training enhanced skills in statistical analysis using industry-standard software.
Addis Ababa University and the Ethiopian Statistical Association
Certificate, SAS Application Software
2009 - 2009
Obtained a Certificate in SAS Application Software, through the sponsorship and cooperation of Addis Ababa University and the Ethiopian Statistical Association. This certification validated proficiency in SAS applications.
AAU, Faculty of Science
Short-term Course, SPSS Software and Report Writing
2009 - 2009
Completed a short-term course on SPSS Software and Report Writing, sponsored by AAU, Faculty of Science. This course developed proficiency in statistical software and effective report generation.
Kazan State Federal University
MBA Program, Management
2019 -
Completed a one-semester MBA program focusing on management courses. This program provided foundational knowledge in business administration and management principles.
Addis Ababa University
BSc. Degree, Statistics
2005 - 2008
Obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Statistics with a minor in Computer Science. Developed a strong foundation in statistical theory, data analysis, and programming concepts.
Grace Computer Learning Center
Diploma, Basic Computer Course
2004 - 2004
Earned a Diploma in the basic computer course from Grace Computer Learning Center. This program provided fundamental computer skills and knowledge.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Google Tag Manager
SAS
Data Studio
Google Cloud Platform
Cloudflare
Amazon CloudFront
Sass
Data Miner
AWS Data Wrangler
MySQL WorkBench
Data Compare for Oracle
MySQL
Microsoft SQL Server
Google Docs
Microsoft SharePoint
Google Drive
Google Analytics
Microsoft Teams
AWS Cloud Development Kit
Python
R Language
Pythia
PythonAnywhere
Data Profiler
Microsoft Office 365
Google Cloud Functions
Google Sheets
Microsoft Excel
Google Cloud SQL
SB Data Generator
erwin Data Modeler
Google BigQuery
SQL
Stata
Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Dynamics 365
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