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Hire Dawit A.

Ethiopia

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Data Scientist | Machine Learning Engineer

Profile Summary

I am a seasoned Data Scientist based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with over seven years of experience in machine learning, natural language processing (NLP), and data analytics, complemented by a robust academic background in Information Science (MSc, Addis Ababa University) and Computer Science (BSc, Wollo University). My expertise spans Python, C++, Java, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Google Cloud, enabling me to build advanced data pipelines, develop predictive models, and deliver actionable insights for diverse industries. My professional journey includes a remote Data Science Internship at CodeAlpha (2025), where I honed my skills in data analysis and AI-driven solutions. At Code for Africa, I contributed to a regional study on media transparency across Kenya, South Africa, and Zambia, analyzing editorial policies and developing AI policy recommendations to enhance media accountability. My work involved surveying 41 Kenyan newsrooms and identifying critical gaps in transparency, showcasing my ability to handle large-scale datasets and deliver impactful research outcomes. Additionally, as a Chief Technical Assistant at Addis Ababa University (2011–2016), I supported academic databases and research data collection, while my teaching role at Wolkite University strengthened my ability to communicate complex technical concepts. My academic research includes an MSc thesis on descriptive modeling for case-based reasoning in network intrusion detection, demonstrating my proficiency in applying AI to solve real-world problems. I hold multiple certifications, including Google Cloud Data Engineer, Deep Learning Specialization (Coursera), and IBM Artificial Intelligence Analyst Awards (2019), reflecting my commitment to staying at the forefront of AI and data science. I have also attended prestigious programs like the Oxford Machine Learning Summer School (2022) and Lisbon Machine Learning School (2020), deepening my expertise in computer vision, NLP, and healthcare applications. With proven remote work experience and a passion for leveraging data to drive innovation, I specialize in delivering tailored solutions for research, analytics, and AI projects. I am eager to collaborate on Kolabtree to provide high-quality, data-driven insights for academic, commercial, or nonprofit initiatives.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ★ Python
• ★ Tensorflow
• ★ Scikit-learn
• ☆ SQL
• ☆ Excel
• ☆ Java
• ☆ STATA
• ☆ R
• ☆ Tableau
• ☆ Hadoop
• ☆ Markup Languages

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Data & AI

Writing Newswriting

Research Market Research, Technology Scouting, Fact Checking

Data & AI Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Image Processing, Image Analysis, Algorithm Design-Non ML, Algorithm Design-ML, Data Visualization, Big Data Analytics, Text Mining & Analytics, Data Mining, Data Cleaning, Data Processing, Data Insights

Work Experience

Wolkite University

- Present

Research and Data Scientist

Code for Africa

July 2021 - April 2025

Lecturer, Senior Lecturer

Wolkite University

October 2016 - June 2021

Chief Technical Assistant I

Addis Ababa University

April 2011 - September 2016

Education

Master of Science in Information Science

Addis Ababa University

September 2013 - July 2015

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Wollo University

September 2007 - July 2010

Certifications

• Google Data Analytics Certificate

  coursera

  https://www.credly.com/go/nPSGLkbu

  May 2023 - Present

• Google Cloud Course Completion from Google Africa Developer Scholarship Program

  Google

  March 2023 - Present

• Data Scientist Nanodegree

  Udacity

  September 2020 - Present

• Artificial Intelligence Analyst 2019 Mastery

  IBM

  https://www.youracclaim.com/go/q8zZuDVU

  May 2019 - Present