Ermias Melku Tadesse

Ermias Melku Tadesse

Chief Technical Assistance I, Senior IT Leader & Computer Science Professional

Wollo University Kombolcha Institute of Technology, 208, Kombolcha, ET.

About

Highly accomplished IT professional with a Master's in Computer Network and Security and a Bachelor's in Management, bringing nearly a decade of experience in technical support, project management, and curriculum development within academic settings. Proven ability to lead IT initiatives, optimize network infrastructure, and drive technical innovation, supported by extensive research contributions in AI, networking, and data analysis.

Work

Wollo University Kombolcha Institute of Technology

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Chief Technical Assistance I

Kombolcha, Amhara, Ethiopia

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Summary

Led IT operations and technical support for faculty, staff, and students at Wollo University, enhancing system performance and data security.

Highlights

Managed multiple IT projects, including system upgrades and network infrastructure enhancements, ensuring robust and reliable services for the institution.

Developed and implemented comprehensive IT policies and procedures to ensure data security and compliance, safeguarding institutional assets and user data.

Provided expert technical support and guidance to faculty, staff, and students, efficiently resolving complex IT issues and improving user satisfaction.

Conducted numerous training sessions and workshops on IT best practices and emerging technologies, significantly enhancing digital literacy across the institution.

Led technical teams and oversaw project management responsibilities for over 7 years, contributing to significant enhancements in institutional IT capabilities.

North Wollo Gubalafto Wereda

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ICT Teacher

North Wollo Gubalafto Wereda, Amhara, Ethiopia

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Summary

Designed and delivered ICT curriculum, fostering information technology literacy and communication skills for students.

Highlights

Designed and delivered comprehensive ICT curriculum for students at various levels, laying foundational knowledge in information technology.

Assessed student learning outcomes and provided constructive feedback, directly contributing to improved academic performance and skill development.

Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative instructional materials and resources, optimizing teaching methodologies and student engagement.

Improved communication and teaching abilities over 1.8 years, effectively conveying complex technical concepts to diverse learners and fostering student success.

Received a Letter of Appreciation from Terefe Secondary School in recognition of dedicated service and significant contribution during the 2009 (E.C) academic year.

Volunteer

Community Service Volunteer

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Raya Kobo Wereda Community

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Provided free summer tutoring and community service to students, enhancing academic performance and community engagement.

Highlights

Provided free summer tutoring to students, improving academic performance and fostering community engagement.

Delivered pro bono technical assistance and tutoring to Information Technology students at Kombolcha Institute of Technology.

Conducted specialized data management training for clinical nurse staff at Kombolcha Institute of Technology, enhancing operational efficiency.

Education

Debre Berhan University

Debre Berhan, Amhara, Ethiopia
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Master of Science (MSc) Computer Network and Security Grade: 3.68 GPA

United College

Ethiopia, Ethiopia, Ethiopia
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Bachelor of Arts (BA) Management Grade: 3.93 GPA

Ambo University

Ambo, Oromia, Ethiopia
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Bachelor of Science (BSc) Computer Science Grade: 3.07 GPA

Awards

Letter of Appreciation

Terefe Secondary School, Gubalafto Woreda

Received in recognition of dedicated service, integrity, and significant contribution while teaching during the 2009 (E.C) academic year.

Publications

Sybil Attack Prevention and Detection Mechanism in VANET Based on Multi-factor Authentication

International Journal of Information and Communication Sciences

Amharic Language Hate Speech Detection on Social Media

American Journal of Artificial Intelligence (Volume 9, Issue 1)

Developed a system for detecting hate speech in Amharic language on social media platforms using AI techniques.

Load Aware Traffic Congestion Control Mechanism Using Fuzzy Logic

Mathematics and Computer Science (Volume 10, Issue 2)

Proposed a fuzzy logic-based mechanism for traffic congestion control, enhancing network efficiency and reliability.

Enhancing the Performance of AODV Routing Protocol for Selfish Node Detection in MANET

International Journal of Wireless Communications and Mobile Computing (Volume 12, Issue 1)

Improved AODV routing protocol performance by integrating a selfish node detection mechanism in Mobile Ad-hoc Networks.

Red Onion Seed Quality Classification Using Transfer Learning Approaches

Research Journal (Volume 10, Issue 1)

Utilized transfer learning approaches for accurate classification of red onion seed quality, demonstrating agricultural application of AI.

QoS-Aware Task Scheduling using Reinforcement Learning in Long Range Wide Area Network IoT Application

Research Journal (Volume 10, Issue 1)

Explored reinforcement learning for optimizing QoS-aware task scheduling in IoT applications over LoRaWAN.

Vehicle Accident Prevention on Curve Roads using VANET

Research Journal (Volume 9, Issue 4)

Implemented a VANET-based solution for preventing vehicle accidents on curved roads, enhancing road safety.

Load-aware priority adaptive traffic congestion control method in vehicular ad hoc network

Research Journal (Volume 09, Issue 03)

Developed a priority-adaptive traffic congestion control method for vehicular ad hoc networks to improve data flow.

Languages

Amharic

English

Certificates

Certificate of Attendance in MDPI World Telecommunication and Information Society Day Webinar

MDPI

Cybersecurity

Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI)

Global Leadership and Personal Development

Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University

Principles of Global Management

Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University

Global Entrepreneurship & Innovation Bootcamp

Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University

Video Editing in Premier Pro for Beginners

Mindluster.com

Digital Marketing

HubSpot Academy

Introduction to Critical Infrastructure Protection

OPSWAT Academy

The Gig Economy: Module 1-5 (GPMs Certificate)

M-Academy (Mesrat-Academy)

Academic Integrity, How to Evaluate Resources, How to Study Effectively, How to Take Course, Keeping Yourself Safe Online, Set Goals to Manage your Time and Master Class for Teaching Online

Open edX / Ethiopia Minster of Education

Higher Diploma Program for Higher Education Professional Instructors

Wollo University

Data Science Fundamentals

UDACITY Academy

Data Analysis Fundamentals

UDACITY Academy

Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals

UDACITY Academy

Programming Fundamentals

UDACITY Academy

Android Kotlin Developer Fundamentals

UDACITY Academy

Qualitative Data Analysis

Disasterready.org

Leadership Essentials

Disasterready.org

Procurement and Logistics

Disasterready.org

Project Management Essential

Disasterready.org

Environmental Sustainability in the Development Sector for Suppliers

Disasterready.org

Cyber Security for Leadership

Greater Learning Academy

Network Security

Greater Learning Academy

Advanced Cyber Security - Threats and Governance

Greater Learning Academy

Cloud Foundation

Greater Learning Academy

Cyber Forensics

Greater Learning Academy

Cyber Security Threats

Greater Learning Academy

Encryption Basics

Greater Learning Academy

Ethical Hacking - Mobile Platforms and Network Architecture

Greater Learning Academy

Introduction to Cloud Security

Greater Learning Academy

Introduction to Cyber Attacks

Greater Learning Academy

Introduction to Cybercrime

Greater Learning Academy

Introduction to Cyber Security

Greater Learning Academy

Introduction to Ethical Hacking

Greater Learning Academy

Introduction to Firewall

Greater Learning Academy

Introduction to Information Security

Greater Learning Academy

Type of Cyber Security

Greater Learning Academy

Data Analysis with Excel

Greater Learning Academy

Data Science Foundation

Greater Learning Academy

Introduction to DevOps

Greater Learning Academy

FED HTML, FED_CSS

Greater Learning Academy

Introduction to JavaScript

Greater Learning Academy

Introduction to Angular JS

Greater Learning Academy

Introduction to Machine Learning

Greater Learning Academy

Introduction to R

Greater Learning Academy

Machine Learning Model Deployment using Flask

Greater Learning Academy

Power BI

Greater Learning Academy

Python Fundamentals for Beginners

Greater Learning Academy

Statistics for Data Science

Greater Learning Academy

Communication Management

Greater Learning Academy

Conflict Management

Greater Learning Academy

Customer Management

Greater Learning Academy

Customer Relationship Management

Greater Learning Academy

Diversity Management

Greater Learning Academy

Effective Communication

Greater Learning Academy

Leadership and Management

Greater Learning Academy

People Management

Greater Learning Academy

Principles of Leadership

Greater Learning Academy

Product Management

Greater Learning Academy

Project Quality Management

Greater Learning Academy

Quality Management

Greater Learning Academy

VUCA Leadership

Greater Learning Academy

Golden, Bronze, and Silver Level Certification

Preprints.org

Google Ads for Beginners

Coursera

Build a Free Website with WordPress

Coursera

Create a Project Charter with Google Docs

Coursera

Professional Networking for Career Growth

HP Foundation

Starting a Small Business

HP Foundation

Introduction to Cybersecurity Awareness

HP Foundation

IT for Business Success

HP Foundation

Basics of Python

Uniathena

Basics of Artificial Intelligence

Uniathena

Basics in Human Resource Management

Uniathena

Basics of Digital Marketing

Uniathena

Basics of Strategic Human Resource Management

Uniathena

Fundamentals of English Grammar

Uniathena

Data Analytics and Digital Transformation

Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University

COC Certified Database Administration L_3

Ethiopian Occupational Standard

COC Certified IT Support Service Level -I and IT Support Service Level- II

Ethiopian Occupational Standard

Training on Database, Computer Networking, and Office Machine Maintenance

Woldia University

Skills

Programming Languages

Java, Python, C++, JavaScript, R, Kotlin.

Networking & Security

Computer Network and Security, Network Protocols, Security Measures, Network Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Cloud Foundation, Cyber Forensics, Ethical Hacking, Firewall, VANET, MANET, Wireless Communications, IoT Applications.

Data & AI

Database Management, Data Analysis, AI Techniques, Reinforcement Learning, Fuzzy Logic, Transfer Learning, Machine Learning, Power BI, Statistics, Data Science, Excel.

Project Management

Project Management, IT Project Management, Strategic Planning, Process Optimization, Quality Management.

IT Operations & Support

Technical Support, System Upgrades, IT Policy Development, Data Security, Training & Workshops.

Web Development

HTML, CSS, Angular JS, WordPress.

Soft Skills

Leadership, Problem-Solving, Communication, Team Collaboration, Strategic Thinking, Critical Thinking, Curriculum Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Interpersonal Skills.

References

Dr. Samuel Asferaw Demilew (PhD)

Assistant Professor in Information Technology, Department of Information Technology, School of Computing Science, Institute of Technology, Debre Berhan University, Ethiopia

Mr. Alemu Belay

Lecturer at Wollo University Kombolcha Institute of Technology

Mr. Tibebu Legesse

Department Head of Information Technology at Wollo University Kombolcha Institute of Technology

Projects

Construction of a New Computer Lab Network and Maintenance of a Teaching Room for the College of Informatics

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Summary

Oversaw the construction of a new computer lab network and maintained a teaching room for the College of Informatics.

Online Class Scheduling System for Ambo University

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Summary

Developed an online system to manage class schedules efficiently for Ambo University.

Advanced Internet Programming Project

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Summary

Led an advanced programming project focusing on internet-based applications.

Online Shopping Management System

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Summary

Developed a comprehensive online shopping management system.

SMS Exam Announcement System for Ambo University

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Summary

Implemented an SMS-based system for announcing exam results and schedules for Ambo University.