Beckham Berhanu

Beckham Berhanu

IT Project Manager | System Engineer | AI & Research Expert | Service-Oriented Professional

Portfolio Projects

Selected works across multiple domains

AI and Data Science
AI-Driven Time Series Forecasting for Risk-Optimized Portfolios
Client: Guide Me in Finance (GMF) Investments

Project Title: Smarter Investments with TimeSeries Forecasting
Duration: Feb 2025 – Mar 2025
Role: Quantitative Analyst
Code: View Repository

Key Achievement: Developed an ARIMA forecasting pipeline for TSLA stock prices that informed portfolio optimization strategies, achieving a 0.999 Sharpe Ratio through 10% TSLA/46% BND/44% SPY allocation while reducing model runtime by 96%.

AI-Powered Data Warehousing for Real-Time Ethiopian Healthcare Analytics
Client: Kara Solutions

Project Title: Building a Data Warehouse to store data on Ethiopian medical business data scraped from telegram channels
Duration: Jan 2025 – Feb 2025
Role: AI Engineer
Code: View Repository

Key Achievement: Designed and deployed a full-stack pipeline for medical data aggregation, achieving a 20% increase in product recognition accuracy through automated scraping, YOLOv5 detection, and real-time API delivery.

Fine-Tuning Large Language Models for Amharic Named Entity Recognition
Client: EthioMart

Project Title: Automating Amharic E-Commerce with Smart Entity Extraction
Duration: Jan 2025 – Feb 2025
Role: Machine Learning Engineer
Code: View Repository

Key Achievement: Fine-tuned LLMs for Amharic Named Entity Recognition to extract product and price info from e-commerce messages, achieving an 89% F1-score and laying the groundwork for scalable data collection, model optimization, and future API deployment for EthioMart’s automation vision.
Data-Driven Marketing Optimization for Car Insurance Claims
Client: AlphaCare Insurance Solutions (ACIS)

Project Title: Tansforming Risk Assessment with Advanced Analytics
Duration: Dec 2024 – Jan 2024
Role: Data Scientist
Code: View Repository

Key Achievement: Used Git, DVC, EDA, A/B testing, and statistical modeling to test risk hypotheses and extract insights from insurance data, leading to targeted marketing recommendations that improved claim prediction accuracy by over 18%.
Unlocking Growth Opportunities in Telecom Through Behavioral Analytics
Client: Private Equity Investor (TellCo Acquisition)

Project Title: Uncovering Growth Goldmines: Data-Driven Insights from Telecom User Behavior
Duration: Dec 2024 – Jan 2024
Role: Lead Data Analyst
Code: View Repository

Key Achievement: Led analysis of 100k+ telecom user records identifying 3 high-value customer clusters through k-means clustering (k=3), enabling strategic network upgrades that increased TellCo's valuation by $15M and drove 25% profit growth post-acquisition.
Forecasting Stock Trends with Financial News Sentiment Analysis
Client: Private Investment Firm

Project Title: MarketPulse: Decoding Alpha Through NLP and Sentiment-Driven Forecasting
Duration: Nov 2024 – Dec 2024
Role: Lead Data Scientist
Code: View Repository

Key Achievement: Engineered an NLP pipeline analyzing 50,000+ financial news headlines, identifying an 85% correlation between sentiment scores and stock movements, which informed algorithmic trading strategies that outperformed the S&P 500 by 12% over 3 months.
Multiclass Classification of DDoS Attacks Using Deep Learning
Institution: Addis Ababa University AAU Logo

Project Title: Application layer DDoS Attacks Classification Using Deep Learning Duration: January 2022 – Mar 2023
Role: Lead Developer
Code: View Repository

Key Achievement: Developed and deployed a deep learning-based classification method for advanced Application layer DDoS attacks using the CICDDoS2019 dataset, achieving over 99% accuracy on three models and 98% on CNN, thereby surpassing prior approaches limited to fewer protocols.

Research Projects
Detecting Spam in Ethiopia’s Messaging Landscape with AI
Institution: Addis Ababa University AAU Logo

Project Title: Amahric SMS Spam Detection Using Deep Learning
Duration: Jan 2024 – Present
Role: Research Assistant
Researchers: Woineshet Fentahun, Fitsum Assamnew (PhD)

Key Achievement: Developed and trained deep learning models on custom-collected Amharic SMS data to effectively detect spam messages, addressing a national research gap in low-resource NLP.

Automated Construction of a New Dataset for Histopathological Breast Cancer Images
Institution: Addis Ababa University AAU Logo

Project Title: Automated Construction of a New Dataset for Histopathological Breast Cancer Images
Duration: Jan 2023 - Jan 2024
Role: Research Assistant
Researchers: Kalkidan Kebede, Fitsum Assamnew (PhD)
Paper: View Research

Key Achievement: Generated a novel breast cancer histopathological dataset, validated by medical experts, leading to a 76.06% classification accuracy for DCIS, IDC, LCIS, and ILC.
Loyalty in Flight: Elevating Ethiopian Airlines' Loyalty Through Integrated Marketing Strategies
Institution: St. Mary’s University St. Mary’s University Logo

Project Title: Effects of Integrated Marketing Communication on Brand Loyalty: The Case of Ethiopian Airlines.
Duration: Jan 2022 - Oct 2023
Role: Research Assistant
Researchers: Mahider Alemayehu, Ephrem Assefa (PhD)

Key Achievement: As a Research Assistant, I conducted a mixed-method study using interviews and surveys with 154 participants, leading to an SPSS-based finding that Integrated Marketing Communication explains 61.7% of Ethiopian Airlines’ brand loyalty variation, with advertising and personal selling as the top predictors.
Skyrocketing Success: How Digital Marketing Boosted Ethiopian Airlines' Performance
Institution: St. Mary’s University St. Mary’s University Logo

Project Title: Effects of Digital Marketing on Ethiopian Airlines Performance
Duration: Jan 2022 - Oct 2023
Role: Research Assistant
Researchers: Zinabu Endale, Hailemelkot Taye (PhD)

Key Achievement: As a Research Assistant, I conducted a mixed-method study for Ethiopian Airlines to examine digital marketing effects, using interviews, questionnaires, and SPSS analysis on 154 participants, revealing that mobile apps, email, and social media marketing explained 42.3% of the airline’s performance variation.
Real-Time Traffic Light Control System using Computer Vision
Institution: Addis Ababa Science and Technology University AASTU Logo

Project Title: Real-Time Traffic Light Control System using Computer Vision
Duration: Jan 2018 - June 2018
Role: Developer
Members: Abel Aregawi, Beakal Amenu

Key Achievement: Built a functional prototype using OpenCV, Python, and Arduino to dynamically adjust traffic lights based on real-time vehicle detection, reducing wait times and improving traffic flow for my bachelor’s degree project.

High-impact Projects
Next-Gen Network Security for Banking Infrastructure
Client: Dashen Bank S.C Dashen Bank Logo

Project Title: Supply, Design, Installation, Implementation and Commissioning of Perimeter Firewall HW
Duration: Feb 2025 - July 2025
Role: Project Manager

Key Achievement: Spearheaded Dashen Bank’s cybersecurity upgrade by leading a perimeter firewall upgrade project, coordinating logistics, training, and implementation planning to secure mission-critical infrastructure.

Network Infrastructure for Healthcare Facilities
Client:
Amref Health Africa Amref Health Africa Logo

Project Title: Network Infrastructure for Chifra Primary Hospital and Harbu Health Center.
Duration: Feb 2025 - June 2025
Role: Project Manager

Key Achievement: I initiated and executed civil and SCS works, coordinated item supplies, and streamlined the network installation process paving the way for Ministry of Health projects, resulting in improved connectivity, efficient deployment, and enhanced patient care.

Network Deployment for Educational Assessments
Client:
Ethiopian Construction Works Corporation ECWC Logo

Project Title: Supply, Installation, and Configuration of Active Device Network Infrastructure for the Educational Assessment and Examination Services
Duration: December 2024 - February 2025
Role: Project Manager

Key Achievement: Spearheaded the end-to-end deployment of a secure network infrastructure for Education Assessment and Examinations Service, optimizing performance by 30% and reducing vulnerabilities by 25%.

EduSpark: Smart Classroom Transformation for Bonga University
Client: Bonga University Bonga University Logo

Project Title: Integrated Smart Classrooms
Duration: May 2023 - Jan 2024
Role: Project Manager

Key Achievement: By managing the end-to-end implementation of 8 smart classrooms at Bonga University, I successfully delivered a future-ready learning infrastructure aligned with modern educational needs.
Smart & Secure Campus Revolution for Mizan Tepi University
Client:
Mizan Tepi University Mizan Tepi University Logo

Project Title: Supply, Installation, Commissioning and Training of Campus Security Systems
Duration: May 2023 - Present
Role: Project Manager

Key Achievement: Spearheaded campus-wide security modernization managing 20+ change orders, delivering 40% faster incident response through integrated surveillance-access control systems while maintaining 95% academic continuity during deployment.

Unified IT Infrastructure for African Union
Client:
African Union African Union Logo
Project Title: Supply and Installation of Unified IT Infrastructure for Connecting Regional Collaboration Centres (RCCs) and National Public Health Institutes (NPHIs)
Duration: Feb 2023 - May 2023
Role: Project Manager

Key Achievement: Initiated and led a cross-functional team to launch and execute a healthcare network project, including coordinating international training, ensuring smooth implementation and operational readiness.

IT Infrastructure Modernization funded by The World Bank
Client:
Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration, The World Bank Ministry of Trade Logo World Bank Logo

Project Title: Supply, Installation and commissioning of Data Center Solution (turnkey) for Three Ethiopian Government Agencies (EMI, ECAE and IES).
Duration: Feb 2023 - May 2023
Role: Project Manager

Key Achievement: Orchestrated a $2.5M infrastructure modernization for three government agencies, deploying 150+ network devices and Microsoft SQL servers while coordinating cross-agency teams to achieve 40% reduced downtime within 3 months.

Software Projects
Coding Myself into the Web: My Personal Portfolio Site
Client: Beckham Berhanu Beckham Logo

Project Title: This Personal Website
Duration: Mar 2025 - Apr 2025
Role: Web Developer
Environment: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Jekyll, GitHub Pages

Key Achievement: Transformed a static academic template into a responsive personal portfolio website using Jekyll and GitHub Pages to showcase my professional journey and projects with dynamic, interactive features.
Scaling Connections: Web-Based A2P Messaging Platform for DaguSMS
Client: Infonans Solution PLC DaguSMS Logo

Project Title: DaguSMS Web Application Development
Duration: Jul 2023 - Sep 2024
Role: Scrum Master / Project Manager
Software Link: Visit Application

Key Achievement: Spearheaded the design and agile delivery of a customer-centric A2P SMS platform, achieving a 70% boost in user engagement by aligning technical features with business communication goals.
Streamlining Crime Data Management for the FDRE Ministry of Justice
Client: FDRE Ministry of Justice MoJ Logo

Project Title: FDRE Ministry of Justice Crime Registration and Management System
Duration: Aug 2021 - Nov 2023
Role: System Engineer
Environment: PHP, CodeIgniter framework, Apache, Ubuntu, PostgreSQL, Kannel SMS, Bash

Key Achievement: Led the development and deployment of a secure, collaborative, and fully integrated crime registration system that enhanced case tracking and inter-agency reporting for the FDRE Ministry of Justice.
Banking on First Impressions: Tsedey Bank Website Redesign
Client: Tsedey Bank S.C Tsedey Bank Logo

Project Title: Tsedey Bank Website Redesign
Duration: Nov 2022 - Jan 2023
Role: Scrum Master / Project Manager
Environment: Wordpress
Software Link: Visit Website

Key Achievement: Collaborated with stakeholders to identify key banking needs, then led the Laravel-based redesign and successful launch of a user-centric website aligned with both business goals and customer experience.
Ride Plus: Next-Gen Passenger Management Platform
Client: Ride 8294 Ride 8294 Logo

Project Title: Ride Plus Mobile App Development
Duration: Nov 2021 – Aug 2022
Role: System Engineer
Environment: PHP, Javascript, CodeIgniter, Apache, Ubuntu, PostgreSQL
Software Link: Visit Application

Key Achievement: Spearheaded the successful deployment of a feature-rich mobile application for Ride 8294 by establishing reliable test and production environments, shortening development cycles, and supporting thousands of active drivers through secure and scalable infrastructure.
Empowering Microfinance with Symfo
Client: Lefayda Microfinance Symfo Logo

Project Title: Symfo Microfinance Management System
Duration: Jun 2021 - Dec 2021
Role: System Engineer
Environment: Laravel, PostgreSQL, JavaScript, Bootstrap, Linux
Software Link: Visit Application

Key Achievement: By developing and deploying a robust, secure, and intuitive microfinance system using Laravel and PostgreSQL, I enabled Lefayda Microfinance to streamline operations and maintain 99.9% system uptime post-deployment.
Smart Last-Mile Delivery System for Real-Time Fleet Management
Client: ADC Research and Development PLC ADC Research Logo

Project Title: Balderasu Last Mile Delivery Management and Tracking System
Duration: Dec 2019 - Jun 2021
Role: System Engineer
Environment: PHP, CodeIgniter framework, Apache, Ubuntu, PostgreSQL, Kannel SMS, Bash
Software Link: Visit Application

Key Achievement: Led the design, development, and successful deployment of a real-time last-mile delivery tracking system that improved fleet visibility and accelerated bulk order processing for FMCG clients across Ethiopia.
Community Service
Empowering Lives through Sponsorship with Mary Joy Ethiopia
Institution: Mary Joy Ethiopia Mary Joy Ethiopia Logo

Project Title: Sponsorship Initiative for Education and Elderly Care
Duration: Jul 2024 – Present
Role: Sponsor

Key Achievement: Initiated and sustained a dual-focused sponsorship program providing continuous support for a child’s education and elderly care needs, achieving 100% school attendance and essential medical coverage for sponsored beneficiaries.

Baking a Better Future for Vulnerable Families
Institution: Zewditu Meshasha Children and Family Welfare Development Association

Project Title: Bread of Hope: Sustainable Bakery Initiative for Zewditu Meshasha Children and Family Welfare Development Association
Duration: Jan 2024 – Present
Role: Project Member

Key Achievement: Contributing to the establishment of a sustainable bakery initiative aimed at providing nutritious food and generating long-term income for over 100 beneficiaries, throuth Rotary club of Addis Ababa Enderasse.