Tesfahun Nurrie Mengestie

Lecturer in Computer Science | AI/NLP Researcher

Bahir Dar, ET.

About

Highly passionate and accomplished Computer Science Lecturer and AI Researcher with expertise in Natural Language Processing (NLP), Large Language Models (LLMs), Deep Learning, and Image Processing. Proven ability to conduct advanced research, develop innovative AI solutions, and strengthen machine understanding, decision-making, and human-AI interaction across diverse applications. Committed to expanding expertise, contributing impactful insights, and guiding students in cutting-edge technology.

Work

Bahir Dar Institute of Technology, Bahir Dar University

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Vice Dean for Faculty of Freshmen

Bahir Dar, Amhara, Ethiopia

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Summary

Served as Vice Dean for the faculty of freshmen at Bahir Dar University, overseeing academic and administrative functions to ensure a successful start for new students.

Highlights

Oversaw academic and administrative operations for the freshman faculty, ensuring a smooth transition and successful academic integration for new students.

Implemented strategic programs and policies designed to support freshman success, leading to improved retention rates and academic performance.

Collaborated effectively with university leadership to enhance the overall freshman experience and proactively address student needs.

Bahir Dar Institute of Technology, Bahir Dar University

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Lecturer in Computer Science

Bahir Dar, Amhara, Ethiopia

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Summary

Leads academic instruction and research initiatives in computer science, focusing on advanced AI methodologies and curriculum development at Bahir Dar Institute of Technology.

Highlights

Conducted impactful research in AI, NLP, LLMs, Deep Learning, and Image Processing, contributing to academic publications and advancing institutional knowledge.

Delivered comprehensive programming and computer science courses, preparing numerous students for careers in cutting-edge technology fields.

Developed and implemented dynamic lesson plans, assignments, and assessments, fostering a robust learning environment and ensuring student comprehension.

Mentored and guided students on laboratory exercises and capstone projects, enhancing practical skills and facilitating successful project completion.

Spearheaded curriculum updates to integrate emerging technology trends, including AI and machine learning, ensuring program relevance and student competitiveness.

Bahir Dar Institute of Technology, Bahir Dar University

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Project Leader, Community Based Health Insurance Management System

Bahir Dar, Amhara, Ethiopia

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Summary

Directed the development and implementation of a community-based health insurance management system project, overseeing its successful deployment to enhance community health services.

Highlights

Directed the 'Community based health insurance management system' project, ensuring successful development and deployment to improve healthcare access for local communities.

Managed project timelines, resources, and stakeholder communications, achieving key milestones within the specified timeframe and budget.

Collaborated with community stakeholders to define system requirements and ensure alignment with local health insurance needs, enhancing user adoption.

Bahir Dar Institute of Technology, Bahir Dar University

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Emerging Technology Coordinator for Faculty of Computing

Bahir Dar, Amhara, Ethiopia

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Summary

Coordinated emerging technology initiatives for the Faculty of Computing, driving strategic adoption and integration of cutting-edge advancements to enhance departmental innovation.

Highlights

Led the strategic coordination of emerging technology initiatives within the Faculty of Computing, enhancing departmental innovation and future readiness.

Facilitated the integration of new technological advancements into curriculum and research, benefiting faculty and student engagement across multiple programs.

Collaborated with faculty members to identify and implement key emerging technologies, improving research capabilities and educational offerings.

Wolkite University

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Lecturer in Computer Science

Wolkite, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region, Ethiopia

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Summary

Provided rigorous instruction and mentorship in computer science, contributing to academic research and student development at Wolkite University.

Highlights

Engaged in active research, seminar presentations, and project development, contributing to the academic community and expanding institutional expertise.

Taught diverse programming and computer science courses, impacting the foundational knowledge of numerous students.

Designed and prepared effective lessons, assignments, and assessments, ensuring comprehensive learning outcomes for students.

Provided essential guidance and support to students in laboratory sessions and academic projects, fostering practical application of theoretical concepts.

Volunteer

Network Engineer

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Amhara Regional State Higher Supreme Cohort

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Configured and troubleshooted networks for the Amhara regional state Higher Supreme cohort, ensuring robust connectivity and reliable operations.

Highlights

Executed critical network configuration and troubleshooting tasks, guaranteeing reliable connectivity for the cohort's operations.

Resolved network issues efficiently, minimizing downtime and supporting uninterrupted academic and administrative processes.

Awarded a certificate for successful completion of this high-impact community service project.

IT Support Specialist & Trainer

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Shumabo Health Center

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Provided comprehensive IT support and training to Shumabo Health Center, enhancing their technological capabilities and ensuring smooth system operation.

Highlights

Delivered essential IT support and training, improving the operational efficiency and digital literacy of health center staff.

Ensured smooth functioning of IT systems critical for healthcare service delivery, contributing to uninterrupted patient care.

Awarded a certificate for successful completion of this vital community service initiative.

IT Specialist & Systems Customization

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Bahir Dar City Health Department

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Performed network installation, system customization, and computer maintenance for the Bahir Dar City Health Department, optimizing their IT infrastructure.

Highlights

Managed network installation and system customization, optimizing IT infrastructure for the health department's operational efficiency.

Provided essential computer maintenance services, ensuring the longevity and performance of critical systems.

Awarded a certificate for successful completion of this comprehensive community service initiative.

LMS Developer

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Bahir Dar Poly Techniques College

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Developed an online learning management system to enhance educational delivery for Bahir Dar Poly Techniques College, improving access to resources for students and faculty.

Highlights

Designed and implemented an online learning management system, significantly improving access to educational resources for students and faculty.

Contributed to the digital transformation of the college's learning environment, enhancing remote learning capabilities.

Awarded a certificate for successful completion of this impactful community service project.

Education

Wolkite University

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Higher Diploma (HDP) Education

Bahir Dar Institute of Technology, Bahir Dar University

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MSc Computer Science

Haramaya University

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BSc Computer Science

Awards

E-learning Management System Trainer Award

Wolkite University

Awarded certificate of appreciation for serving as a dedicated trainer for the Wolkite University E-learning Management System.

E-learning Management System Customization and Administration

Wolkite University

Awarded certificate of appreciation for significant contributions to the customization and administration of the Wolkite University E-learning Management System.

Publications

Detection of Traumatic Infections in Blunt Injuries Using Convolutional Neural Networks

IEEE

Developed a Convolutional Neural Network model for the detection of traumatic infections in blunt injuries, slated for publication in 2025 ICT4DA proceedings.

Preparation of a High-Quality Parallel Corpora Dataset for Low-Resource Bi-Directional Amharic-Khimtagne to Enhance Machine Translation Models (Forthcoming)

Springer

Prepared a high-quality parallel corpora dataset to enhance bi-directional Amharic-Khimtagne machine translation models for low-resource languages, currently camera-ready and awaiting publication in Springer.

Predicting Air Quality for Sustainable Urban Living

IEEE

Contributed to research on predicting air quality for sustainable urban living, scheduled for publication in the 2025 International Conference on Information and Communication Technology for Development for Africa.

Context-Aware Semantic Relation Detection in Amharic Texts Using Deep Learning Models (Forthcoming)

Springer

Research on context-aware semantic relation detection in Amharic texts using deep learning models, currently camera-ready and awaiting publication in Springer.

Automated Defect Detection and Quality Grading of Soybean Seeds Using Deep Learning and Image-Based Analysis (Forthcoming)

Springer

Developed a deep learning and image-based analysis method for automated defect detection and quality grading of soybean seeds, currently camera-ready and awaiting publication in Springer.

Transformed Based Deep Neural Network Model to Detect the Conceptual Semantic Relation in Amharic Entities

IEEE

Proposed a transformed-based deep neural network model to detect conceptual semantic relations in Amharic entities, scheduled for publication in 2025 ICT4DA proceedings.

Image Captioning in Amharic Language using Deep Convolutional Neural Networks with LSTM

IEEE

Researched image captioning in Amharic language using deep convolutional neural networks combined with LSTM, to be published in 2025 ICT4DA proceedings.

Utilizing Morpheme-Based Translation Units to Enhance Bidirectional Amharic-Khimtagne Machine Translation with Deep Learning

IEEE

Enhanced bidirectional Amharic-Khimtagne machine translation by utilizing morpheme-based translation units with deep learning, forthcoming in 2025 ICT4DA proceedings.

Improving Object Point Software Effort Estimation Using a Deep Learning Approach

IEEE

Presented a deep learning approach to improve object point software effort estimation, slated for publication in 2025 ICT4DA proceedings.

A Hybrid Deep Learning Approach for Optical Character Recognition of Multi-Dialect Guragegna Printed Documents

IEEE

Presented a hybrid deep learning approach for optical character recognition tailored for multi-dialect Guragegna printed documents, published at the 2024 International Conference on CT4DA.

Indoor Localization Using a Hybrid Algorithm of BiLSTM and SVM

IEEE

Investigated indoor localization techniques by proposing a hybrid algorithm combining BiLSTM and SVM, published at the 2024 ICT4DA conference.

Effect of Parallel Data Processing Model on Bi-Directional English-Khimtagne Machine Translation Using Deep Learning

IEEE

Explored the effect of a parallel data processing model on bi-directional English-Khimtagne machine translation using deep learning, presented at the 2024 ICT4DA conference.

Languages

Amharic

English

Certificates

Master Class Teaching Online (Open edX)

Edplus | ASU Online

Application Development Foundations

Oracle Academy

Database Design Course

Oracle Academy

Database Programming with SQL Course

Oracle Academy

English Language Improvement Training

Wolkite University

HTML5 and CSS3 Course

Pirple.com

NDG Linux Essentials Course

Cisco Networking Academy

Mastering IPv6 Transition Mechanisms

AFRINIC IP ACADAMY

Provision IPv6 Configuration

AFRINIC IP ACADAMY

Implement IPv6 Routing

AFRINIC IP ACADAMY

Mastering Neighbour Discovery Protocol (NDP)

AFRINIC IP ACADAMY

Configure Basic IPv6

AFRINIC IP ACADAMY

Create the Perfect IPv6 Address Plan

AFRINIC IP ACADAMY

IPv6 Foundations

AFRINIC IP ACADAMY

Skills

Programming & Development

Python, SQL, HTML5, CSS3, Software Development, Application Development, Programming.

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Large Language Models (LLMs), Computer Vision, Machine Learning, AI Algorithms, Model Optimization, Transformer Architectures (BERT, GPT, T5, LLaMA), Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), BiLSTM, SVM, Object Detection, Image Processing, Text Generation, Summarization, Question Answering, Facial Recognition, Medical Imaging, Segmentation Models, OCR, TensorFlow, PyTorch.

Research & Analysis

Research Design, Data Analysis, Literature Review, Research Methodology, Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving, Scientific Research, Identifying Research Gaps, Logical Reasoning.

Networking & Systems

IPv6, Network Configuration, Routing, Neighbour Discovery Protocol (NDP), Linux, Server Management, Firewall Configuration, VPN Setup, Online Learning Management Systems (LMS).

Data Management

Database Design, SQL, Dataset Annotation, Dataset Preparation.

Project & Team Management

Project Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Teamwork, Collaboration, Project Management.

Education & Mentorship

Curriculum Development, Lesson Planning, Student Mentorship, Academic Instruction, Community Service.

Projects

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for IT Support with the Abbay Basin Branch

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Summary

Established an MoU to provide comprehensive IT support, including network troubleshooting, server, router, firewall, switch configuration, VPN setup, and remote support for the Abbay Basin branch in Assosa.

Community Based Health Insurance Management System

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Summary

Leading the development and implementation of a community-based health insurance management system.

Car Accident Prediction and Classification Using Machine Learning and Wireless Sensor Networks

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Summary

Developing a system for car accident prediction and classification by integrating machine learning and wireless sensor networks.

Developing Dynamic Bandwidth Allocation Algorithm for Wolkite University Network Using Deep Learning

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Summary

Developed a dynamic bandwidth allocation algorithm for Wolkite University's network, leveraging deep learning techniques.