Gebrehiwot Assefa
@gebrehiwotassefa
Experienced IT professional and educator specializing in systems and innovation.
EthiopiaWhat I'm looking for
I am an IT professional with a Master's in Information Science and over 15 years of teaching, research, and practical experience in computing. I combine academic experience with hands-on system development, infrastructure management, and cybersecurity practice.
I have established and led a university Innovation Park, secured research funding, and managed R&D and student-driven innovation projects while delivering lectures and community IT services. My technical work includes full-stack projects using React.js, Node.js and MongoDB, and systems work across databases, networking, and digital services.
I seek roles where I can apply technical leadership, drive innovation, and contribute to system development and digital transformation, particularly in environments that value research-informed practice and community impact.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
ICT Expert
Life SACCO
Apr 2025 - Present (1 year 2 months)
Manage and develop core systems, oversee network and infrastructure, and lead cybersecurity and digital services including mobile banking to improve operational resilience and service delivery.
Lecturer
Admas University
Apr 2025 - Present (1 year 2 months)
Teach undergraduate IT courses and conduct computing research while providing community IT services to strengthen industry-academia links and student skills.
Head, Science & Technology Park
Mekelle University
Jun 2020 - Present (6 years)
Established and led the university's Innovation Park, secured research funding, and managed R&D projects and commercialization of student and staff innovations.
Lecturer in Computing
Mekelle University
Sep 2007 - Present (18 years 9 months)
Deliver BSc computing courses, lead academic research projects, and provide IT-focused community outreach to improve regional digital capacity over an extended academic tenure.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Addis Ababa University
Master of Science, Information Science
Grade: 3.53/4.00
Completed a Master of Science in Information Science with a GPA of 3.53/4.00 in July 2011.
Mekelle University
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Grade: 3.86/4.00
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a GPA of 3.86/4.00 in July 2007.
Kellamino Education and Demonstration Center
High School Diploma, Secondary Education
Completed a high school diploma in July 2004.
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Location
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