Hi, I'm Netsanet Teklegiorgis

Computer Science & Engineering

Hi, I'm Netsanet, a passionate computer science and engineering graduate dedicated to leveraging technology to solve real-world problems. With a strong foundation in programming, algorithms, and data structures, I thrive on creating innovative solutions that make a difference. My journey in tech is fueled by curiosity and a commitment to continuous learning, as I explore the ever-evolving landscape of computer science. Let's connect and build the future together!

About Me

I am a Computer Science and Engineering graduate at Mekelle Institute of Technology with strong interests in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science.

I have built AI-powered applications, including a scholarship recommendation platform using sentence transformers, FastAPI, and PostgreSQL. Passionate about solving real-world problems through technology and continuous learning.

Education

BSc in Computer Science & Engineering from Mekelle Institute of Technology

Interests

Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Data Science

Experience

Built AI-powered apps like a scholarship recommendation platform

Passion

Solving real-world problems through technology

Certificates & Trainings

A collection of certificates and trainings I have completed to enhance my skills and knowledge in various fields.

Unsupervised Learning, Recommenders, and Reinforcement Learning

DeepLearning.AI & Stanford University, Coursera

October 27, 2025

Advanced specialization covering clustering, dimensionality reduction, recommender systems (collaborative filtering), and Reinforcement Learning (Q-learning, MDPs).

Machine LearningPythonDeep LearningReinforcement Learning
Unsupervised Learning, Recommenders, and Reinforcement Learning

Introduction to the Threat Landscape 3.0

Fortinet

October 28, 2025

Overview of current cybersecurity threats including malware, phishing, attack vectors, and defensive risk assessment strategies.

CybersecurityThreat AnalysisRisk Awareness
Introduction to the Threat Landscape 3.0

Getting Started in Cybersecurity 3.0

Fortinet

October 28, 2025

Introductory specialization covering core principles, attack methods, firewalls, encryption, and safe network practices.

CybersecurityNetwork SecurityEncryption
Getting Started in Cybersecurity 3.0

Fortinet Certified Fundamentals in Cybersecurity

Fortinet

October 28, 2025

Certification program covering essential network security, threat identification, risk management, and secure system configurations.

CybersecurityProfessional CertificationRisk Management
Fortinet Certified Fundamentals in Cybersecurity

Technical Introduction to Cybersecurity 3.0

Fortinet

November 4, 2025

Focuses on network security protocols, firewalls, intrusion detection, and mitigating risks in real-world IT environments.

Network SecurityIntrusion DetectionIT Infrastructure
Technical Introduction to Cybersecurity 3.0

FortiGate 7.6 Operator (Self-Paced)

Fortinet

December 4, 2025

Hands-on course for configuring FortiGate 7.6 firewalls, including VPN implementation, security profiles, and antivirus filtering.

FortiGateFirewallVPNNetwork Administration
FortiGate 7.6 Operator (Self-Paced)

Financial, Operational, and Human Resource Management

ZOA Ethiopia & Tigray Youth Association

June 2025

Successfully completed training on financial, operational, and human resource management, funded by the European Union.

ManagementFinanceLeadershipHR
Financial, Operational, and Human Resource Management

AI-Assisted Storytelling Training

Sustainable Technology Solutions & Chura Abugida

August 2025

Completed a 20-day training on AI-assisted storytelling, applying technology to narrative building and digital literacy.

AIStorytellingDigital Literacy
AI-Assisted Storytelling Training

Trauma Healing Training (Pending)

Chura Abugida

2025

Currently enrolled in trauma healing and psychosocial support training. Certificate pending completion.

Trauma HealingCommunity SupportPending
Trauma Healing Training (Pending)

Work Experience

03/10/2025 — Present

Cybersecurity & Networking Intern

Sivatex IT Solutions

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

  • Assisted in firewall configuration and network security monitoring, ensuring network integrity and compliance
  • Gained hands-on exposure to secure system deployment, threat detection, and incident response
  • Collaborated with senior cybersecurity professionals to implement security best practices across organizational systems
  • Participated in risk assessment and monitoring, strengthening practical knowledge of enterprise network security
Firewall ConfigurationNetwork Security MonitoringThreat DetectionIncident ResponseRisk Assessment
15/06/2025 — Present

Facilitator & Project Manager

Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS)

Mekelle, Ethiopia

  • Co-developed a regional digital transformation initiative, managing project planning, documentation, and proposal writing
  • Led workshops on digital literacy, AI ethics, and storytelling for over 200 participants, tailoring sessions for diverse audiences
  • Coordinated project teams, timelines, and deliverables to ensure successful implementation of multiple community programs
  • Collected feedback and evaluated workshop effectiveness, providing actionable insights for future initiatives
Project PlanningProposal WritingWorkshop FacilitationAI EthicsTeam Coordination
07/07/2025 — 24/09/2025

Machine Learning Intern

Grande Technology Solutions

Mekelle, Ethiopia

  • Developed a deep learning–based chest X-ray classification system using EfficientNet, achieving ~90% accuracy
  • Designed a full computer vision pipeline: grayscale preprocessing, data augmentation, and class imbalance handling
  • Applied model evaluation techniques and performance analysis for medical image classification
  • Gained practical experience with TensorFlow/Keras, OpenCV, NumPy, and end-to-end AI workflows
EfficientNetTensorFlowKerasOpenCVNumPy
10/2023 — 12/2023

Targeting and Registration Assistance

Samaritan's Purse International Relief

Mekelle, Ethiopia

  • Supported beneficiary registration and outreach, verifying accurate data collection and entry for relief programs
  • Facilitated food distribution registrations, coordinated community engagement events, and ensured smooth operations
  • Generated detailed reports on registrations and distributions to assist program monitoring and decision-making
  • Acted as a liaison between the organization and the local community, improving communication and efficiency in service delivery
Data CollectionCommunity EngagementReportingLiaison

Featured Projects

A selection of projects that showcase my skills and passion for building impactful applications.

Featured
AI-Powered Scholarship Recommendation Platform

AI-Powered Scholarship Recommendation Platform

Built a web application to match students with scholarships using AI-based semantic matching. Leveraged sentence transformers for profile-to-scholarship similarity scoring.

PythonFastAPIPostgreSQLTransformers
Featured
AI-Powered Symptom-to-Disease Predictor

AI-Powered Symptom-to-Disease Predictor

Developed a web app using a fine-tuned BERT model to predict diseases from user-reported symptoms, including confidence scores and health guidance.

PythonBERTFlaskFastAPI
Featured
Pneumonia Detection Using X-Ray Images

Pneumonia Detection Using X-Ray Images

Created a deep learning model for automatic pneumonia detection using EfficientNet with a Streamlit deployment for interactive predictions.

PythonCNNEfficientNetStreamlit
Cryptography and Network Security Lab

Cryptography and Network Security Lab

Implemented classic and modern cryptographic algorithms including Caesar, Playfair, Rail Fence, and DES using Python.

PythonCryptographySecurityJupyter
Fake News Detection

Fake News Detection

Developed a model to detect fake news articles using NLP and machine learning algorithms with scikit-learn and NLTK.

PythonNLPMachine Learningscikit-learn
Cat and Dog Classifier

Cat and Dog Classifier

Built an image classification model to distinguish cats and dogs using CNN architecture and OpenCV for preprocessing.

PythonCNNComputer VisionTensorFlow
Diabetes Prediction Model Using Logistic Regression

Diabetes Prediction Model Using Logistic Regression

Predicted diabetes onset using patient medical data through feature selection and logistic regression models.

PythonMachine LearningHealthTechscikit-learn
Emotion Classification Model

Emotion Classification Model

Developed a model to classify emotions from text or images using a mix of deep learning and standard ML techniques.

PythonDeep LearningNLPTensorFlow
Handwritten Digit Classification with Neural Networks

Handwritten Digit Classification with Neural Networks

Classified handwritten digits from the MNIST dataset using neural networks and visualized results with Matplotlib.

PythonNeural NetworksMNISTMatplotlib
Temperature Prediction Using Linear Regression

Temperature Prediction Using Linear Regression

Predicted temperatures using historical data by implementing feature engineering and linear regression.

PythonMachine LearningLinear RegressionPandas

Volunteer Work

Giving back to the community through meaningful contributions and service.

Humanitarian Aid & Emergency Response

Ethiopian Red Cross Society

Volunteer

Mekelle, Ethiopia2021 — 2023

Assisted in coordinating humanitarian support and emergency response activities for communities affected by local crises.

Impact

Supported relief operations and contributed to community assistance initiatives for vulnerable households.

Food Security & Social Support

Araya Zerihun Charity

Volunteer

Mekelle, Ethiopia2024 — Present

Participate in organizing and supporting food distribution programs aimed at addressing hunger and food insecurity in underserved communities.

Impact

Help distribute essential food supplies to families in need, supporting ongoing hunger-relief efforts.

Peacebuilding & Civic Engagement

Peace Forum – Mekelle Institute of Technology

Student Member

Mekelle, Ethiopia2022 — 2024

Participated in student-led initiatives and discussions promoting peace, dialogue, and conflict awareness within the university community.

Impact

Contributed to campus initiatives that encouraged constructive dialogue and strengthened a culture of peace among students.

Community Development & Education Support

Engineers Without Borders (Student Chapter)

Volunteer

Mekelle, Ethiopia2023 — 2024

Collaborated with student volunteers to organize fundraising activities supporting educational initiatives for disadvantaged groups.

Impact

Helped raise funds for Mekelle Blind School, contributing to improved educational resources for visually impaired students.

Skills & Technologies

The tools and technologies I use to bring ideas to life.

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

Intermediate
Machine Learning (Scikit-learn)Natural Language Processing (NLP)Feature EngineeringModel Evaluation

Deep Learning & Generative AI

Beginner – Intermediate
Transformers ArchitectureLarge Language Models (LLMs)TensorFlowNeural Networks Fundamentals

Data Science

Intermediate
PandasNumPyData AnalysisData Visualization

Tools & Platforms

Intermediate
GitJupyter NotebookVS Code