Visionary Digital Transformation Leader and Senior Computer Engineer with over a decade of experience driving large-scale institutional modernization and developing AI-driven solutions. Proven expertise in orchestrating national-level digital ecosystems at the Immigration and Citizenship Services (ICS), alongside hands-on full-stack development (React, Firebase, C++) and Machine Learning implementation. Adept at applying frameworks like the Blue Ocean Strategy and the Business Model Canvas to scale tech startups and engineer high-impact digital platforms tailored for the African economic context.

Core Competencies

Technical: Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Full-Stack Development (React, React Native, Firebase, C++), Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Integration

Leadership: Digital Transformation, Servant Leadership & Synergy Management, Institutional Scaling Strategy, Change Management

Professional Experience

Immigration and Citizenship Services (ICS), Ethiopia
Passport Authorization and Control Section Head (08/2025 – Present)

Direct daily operations of the authorization and control units, employing strict adherence to zero-error output in high-volume, sensitive environments.

Implement and monitor robust security protocols to detect counterfeit documents, ensuring compliance with strict legal standards and transparent audit trails.

Director of Digital Transformation (2024 – 2025)

Coordinated the end-to-end delivery of national digital projects, including online visa application portals, digital identity verification systems, and integrated case management systems.

Successfully migrated and integrated disparate legacy systems with new digital platforms, establishing a seamless flow of information across the ICS and other government agencies.

Technical Lead & Founder
Independent Ventures (2025 – Present)

Tenatric & AfriLabel AI: Conceptualized and developed institutional scaling strategies and business models for AI-driven startups, including an agency providing AI-assisted data labeling services specifically for African contexts.

Addis Rent-Equb (ARE): Designed and built a full-stack mobile application digitizing traditional savings models to address urban housing challenges, utilizing React Native, Firebase, and a custom financial engine.

Skywin Aeronautics: Customized the open-source QGroundControl (QGC) repository in C++, modifying the Ground Control Station (GCS) software for specific mission requirements and branding.

EthioAssist & PeoplePro: Directed the full-stack development and deployment of multi-step web applications, including a concierge service platform (EthioAssist) and a comprehensive Human Resource Management (HRM) system (PeoplePro).

Harmony College | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Academic Dean (2022 – 2024)

Directed all teaching-learning activities, developing strategic frameworks for the expansion of academic programs at all levels.

Prioritized a servant leadership management style to provide ongoing educational and professional development opportunities for staff and students.

Ethiopian Ministry of Education, Mizan Tepi University
Information Technology Trainer, Consultant & ICT Expert (Registrar) (2010 – 2018)

Designed and assembled image acquisition systems and image understanding algorithms for automated attendance tracking.

Engineered a custom Student Information Management System, creating the user interface with Java for advanced data analysis and transcript processing.

Managed network infrastructures and delivered industry-standard CCNA training.

Education

Master of Science in Electrical Computer Engineering | Jimma University (2019 – 2022)

Focus Areas: Machine Learning (A+ achieved), AI, Advanced Software Engineering, Cloud Computing, Embedded Systems.

Master of Business Administration (MBA) | Leadstar College of Leadership and Management (2016 – 2018)

Focus Areas: Transformational Leadership, Change Management, Organizational Behavior, Managerial Accounting.

Bachelor of Education in Computer Science and IT | Adama Science and Technology University (2007 – 2010)

Focus Areas: Programming, Networking, Data Structures & Algorithms, Databases, Calculus.