Lema Kefyalew
@lemakefyalew
Hydraulic engineer and researcher applying AI for sustainable energy solutions.
What I'm looking for
I am a hydraulic engineer and senior researcher blending engineering, data science, and sustainable energy practice to improve power systems and reservoir management. I lead modeling projects and develop software platforms that support infrastructure assessment and operational efficiency.
At Ethiopian Electric Power and in international advisory roles, I have driven process improvements, conducted technical audits, and developed copyrighted energy software to optimize generation and management. My work emphasizes practical integration of mathematical and numerical methods across projects.
I bring hands-on experience with Python, machine learning, GIS, MATLAB, and project management tools, and I apply neural networks and statistical models to forecasting and optimization challenges in water and energy systems.
I hold advanced degrees and continuing study in hydraulic and financial engineering, and I am passionate about using AI and data-driven approaches to inform policy, improve system performance, and scale sustainable energy solutions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Advisory Committee Member
Hydrovision International
Jun 2023 - Present (2 years 6 months)
Provided strategic guidance on hydroelectric projects, aligning project approaches with international standards and best practices in hydropower.
Manager, Core Process and Policy
ExpressAfrica
Jun 2023 - Present (2 years 6 months)
Oversee development and continuous improvement of core business processes and policies and led development of software platforms for project assessment, positioning the firm as a tech-driven leader.
Assessed digital content for relevance and user experience to improve search quality and platform relevance as an independent assessor.
Associate Researcher
Ethiopian Electric Power
May 2023 - Apr 2025 (1 year 11 months)
Led projects integrating numerical and mathematical methods for system modeling and conducted research to improve power generation strategies and operational efficiency.
Senior Researcher
Ethiopian Electric Power
Mar 2021 - Apr 2023 (2 years 1 month)
Led modeling and analysis of hydraulic and energy systems to inform sustainable energy policy and optimized reservoir management, improving generation planning and process compliance.
Technical Auditor
Ethiopian Electric Power
Oct 2019 - Feb 2021 (1 year 4 months)
Evaluated processes and compliance across projects, recommending improvements that increased efficiency and adherence to safety and operational standards.
Civil Engineer
Ethiopian Electric Power
Oct 2015 - Sep 2019 (3 years 11 months)
Directed structural design and project planning for energy infrastructure, ensuring compliance with safety standards and delivering projects on schedule.
Founder & Product Manager
Independent (ESS product)
Founded and managed development of a copyrighted ESS software product, overseeing product strategy, development, and deployment for energy storage management.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
WorldQuant University
Master of Science, Financial Engineering
2024 -
Pursuing a Master of Science in Financial Engineering with coursework in data science and quantitative methods.
Addis Ababa University
PhD (Candidate), Hydraulic Engineering
2022 -
PhD candidate in Hydraulic Engineering at Addis Ababa University focusing on hydraulic systems and sustainable energy applications.
Addis Ababa Science and Technology University
Master of Science, Hydraulic Engineering
Completed a Master of Science in Hydraulic Engineering with emphasis on hydraulic modeling and reservoir management.
Adama Science and Technology University
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with experience in structural design and project planning.
Ayer Tena Health Science and Business College
Bachelor of Arts, Management
Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Management with coursework in business processes and project management.
ALX / Holberton School (Software Engineering program)
Certificate (12 months), Software Engineering
Completed a 12-month software engineering program covering full-stack development and software best practices.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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