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Publication 8 views
Published in IEEE Access: Detecting ICMP Flood Attacks in Software-Defined Networks
New co-authored paper in IEEE Access proposes a hybrid SVM and dynamic-threshold approach for detecting and mitigating Internet Control Message Protocol flood attacks against SDN controllers.
Published with Tsehaynesh Babil Wassie, Bayew Dessie Fenta, and Alemu Jorgi Muhammed in IEEE Access, volume 14, pages 133264–133284 (Open Access). The SVM-based dynamic threshold approach reaches 97.8% detection accuracy for pure ICMP flood attacks and 96.3% under mixed UDP traffic, blocking malicious sources within 3.1 seconds while preserving 98% of legitimate traffic.
Role Update 14 views
Completed Engagement as Software Business Analyst at Tria Trading PLC
Wrapped up a three-month engagement leading requirements analysis for the SmartOffice enterprise platform across major Ethiopian public institutions.
Delivered functional specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria supporting the Record, Document, and Performance Management Systems now live at Addis Ababa City Administration, the Ministry of Agriculture, and Ethio–Djibouti Railway Services.
New Role 19 views
Joined Walia Nexus PLC as Full Stack Developer
Started a new engagement as Full Stack Developer at Walia Nexus PLC, a software, AI, data, and digital-transformation consultancy based in Addis Ababa.
The initial project-based engagement runs from July 8 to August 8, 2026, continuing on a monthly basis afterward. Responsibilities span full stack software development, backend and frontend implementation, API development, database work, testing, deployment support, and documentation.
New Engagement 54 views
Started as Individual Consultant on the ICSMIS Dashboard for FCSC & UNDP
Excited to begin a new consulting engagement designing and building the enterprise executive dashboard for ICSMIS, a UNDP-funded initiative with Ethiopia's Federal Civil Service Commission.
The role covers the full software development life cycle: requirements gathering with FCSC stakeholders, full-stack development, integrating multiple government modules via REST APIs, and delivering the KPI visualizations executives now use for day-to-day decisions.
New Role 41 views
Joined Tria Trading PLC as Software Business Analyst
Started leading business requirements analysis for the SmartOffice enterprise platform, now deployed across major Ethiopian public institutions.
SmartOffice's Record, Document, and Performance Management Systems are now live at Addis Ababa City Administration, the Ministry of Agriculture, and Ethio–Djibouti Railway Services, with more institutions onboarding this year.
Certification 63 views
Completed the SNA Africa Training-of-Trainers Programme
Graduated from the Scuola Nazionale dell'Amministrazione's e-learning programme on the Digitalisation of Public Administration.
Delivered in collaboration with the Ethiopian Civil Service University across three phases, covering cybersecurity, AI, cloud computing, digital identity, and EU regulatory frameworks, I'm now qualified to deliver this training to others.
New Role 37 views
Appointed Lecturer at the Ethiopian Public Service University
Moved into the College of Computing and Digitalization to teach Information Technology, Computer Science, and Computer Networks & Communications.
Picking up where six years at Debark University left off, now shaping curriculum for the next generation of Ethiopian IT and network engineers.
Milestone 29 views
Awarded the Higher Diploma in Teaching in Higher Education (HDP)
Successfully completed pedagogical training for higher-education instructors at Debark University.
Completed alongside a full-time lecturing role, sharpening how I design courses, assess students, and run a classroom.
Recognition 48 views
Received a Certificate of Digital Transformation
Honored by Debark University and the North Gondar Zone Communication Department for developing and hosting the North Gondar Zone government website.
The site is still live and under my administration today, continuing to support communication between the zone government and its citizens.
Publication 112 views
Published in IEEE Access: Securing SDN-Edge-IoT Against DDoS Attacks
My MSc thesis a machine-learning scheme to detect and mitigate DDoS attacks in SDN-Edge-IoT environments, was published in IEEE Access.
The paper appears in IEEE Access, volume 13, pages 10194–10214, and now anchors my ongoing research into IoT and network security.
Recognition 33 views
Recognized as Editorial Board Member, Deep Science Publishing
Honored to join the Editorial Board in recognition of ongoing contributions to the peer-review process.
The role involves editorial responsibilities alongside my existing peer-review work for IEEE Access, IEEE IoT Journal, and several international conferences.