Resume
Experience spanning technical consulting, GIS development, CRM and workflow automation, cloud infrastructure, analytics, and web application delivery.
Skills
Languages
English
German
Amharic
Technical
PostgreSQL
PostGIS
Python
R
SQL
JavaScript
QGIS
ArcGIS
Leaflet
D3
AWS
Azure
MS 365
ServiceNow
Salesforce
Confluence
Jira
Scrum
ITIL v4
Git/GitHub
Quarto
Shiny
Education
M.Sc. GIS & Cartography
B.A. Geography
Studies in Psychology & History
Work Experience
GIS & Database Specialist / Abstractor
- Designed and executed a GIS database on an AWS S3 instance using QGIS and ArcGIS to create a spatial repository of patent and title searches across the Midwest.
- Improved workflow and project optimization with local LLMs and trained AI agents, increasing project management efficiency for energy and commercial projects.
- Developed bespoke executive-ready spatial dashboards to support critical project management decisions.
CRM Solutions Architect / Web Developer
- Improved workplace efficiency for local small businesses by implementing tailored CRM solutions with AI-driven workflow optimization, resulting in a 30% increase in operational productivity.
- Developed and maintained feature-rich, production-grade web applications for local small businesses, with complex front-end functionality, interactive user experiences, and custom business-focused solutions that improved operations and customer engagement.
GIS & Data Analyst - Project Work
- Built Leaflet apps with client-side IDW interpolation and regression for environmental health analysis.
- Developed D3 coordinated views (map + bar chart) for multivariate European internet metrics.
- Managed PostGIS on AWS; created ETL pipelines in Python/R for geospatial datasets.
Cloud Infrastructure & Engineering Analyst
- Managed and scaled 25+ enterprise test labs across two countries to support the Azure migration of POS and cash register environments, enabling multiple parallel testing workstreams and accelerating deployment readiness.
- Supported migration planning and execution for a retail transformation spanning 5,300+ stores, 18,500 registers, and 6,000+ mobile devices across nine countries while helping ensure operational continuity.
- Served as a key cross-functional liaison between technical teams, business stakeholders, and regional operations in a multi-country delivery environment.
- Contributed to project coordination and stakeholder management by tracking dependencies, communicating status updates, and supporting decision-making across geographically distributed teams and leadership groups.
Commercial Analyst Intern
- Conducted structured market analyses on FinTech and cloud sectors and synthesized findings for strategic recommendations.
- Led research briefs and stakeholder reporting to support cross-border market entry strategies for U.S. firms.
- Coordinated logistics and provided on-site support for a networking event hosting a U.S. business delegation.
Research Data Management Specialist / IT Support Tech
- Designed training materials and documentation to strengthen research data management practices and data integrity.
- Delivered Tier 1 and Tier 2 IT support, managed assets, and streamlined ticket resolution workflows.