Meklit Sisay Ayenew

Reporting intern

Data Science professional with experience in data management, cleaning and validation, analysis, and visualization. Skilled in Python, machine learning, deep learning, Power BI, Excel, and DHIS2, with strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities developed through roles at Solidarités International (SI), JSI, Komari Beverage, and Amhara Public Health Institute. Experienced in working with diverse datasets and applying data-driven approaches to support decision-making. Passionate about using data science, analytics, and machine learning to solve real-world problems across healthcare, humanitarian and development, finance, technology, and other data-intensive sectors.

Addis Ababa

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Work Experience

Reporting & Grants Intern

Solidarités International (SI)Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Jul 2026 — Present

Worked with large and complex datasets, performing data cleaning, validation, preprocessing, and quality checks to improve data accuracy and reliability.
Applied Python, SQL, data analysis, and visualization skills to transform raw data into useful information for decision-making and reporting.
Gained practical experience working with health and development data, including DHIS2 and routine program data.
Supported reporting, monitoring and evaluation, grants management, documentation, and data management activities in an international development organization.
Developed practical machine learning and deep learning projects, strengthening my ability to apply data science techniques to real-world problems.

Data Science Intern

JSIAddis Ababa, Ethiopia

Nov 2025 — Jun 2026

Supported health and development programs through data cleaning, preprocessing, and analysis
Worked with routine health data to improve data quality and usability for decision-making
Assisted with data validation, visualization, and reporting for monitoring and evaluation activities
Applied data science and analytical skills to real-world program data

Data Validator

Komari BeverageAddis Ababa, Ethiopia

Jun 2025 — Sep 2025

Validated large datasets to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency
Conducted data quality checks to identify and reduce data entry errors
Cleaned and organized data to improve its reliability and usability
Supported management decision-making through accurate and high-quality data

Data Management Intern

Amhara Public Health Institute (APHI)Bahir Dar, Ethiopia

Jul 2024 — Sep 2024

Cleaned and preprocessed health datasets by handling missing values and outliers
Supported data management and quality improvement activities
Gained practical experience working with public health data and data management systems
Assisted in organizing and preparing datasets for analysis and reporting

Skills

PythonReportingMachine LearningDeep LearningPower BIDHIS2

Certifications

Introduction to DHIS2

Certified

Data Analysis Fundamentals

Udacity

Certified

I Know Gender 1–2–3 (UN System)

UN System

Certified

Introduction to Python

Udacity

Languages

Amharic

Native

English

Advanced

References available upon request.