Melkamu Gishu

TD Bank Group | **

Managed end-to-end data lifecycle for cloud and migration projects on the Azure Platform (Databricks, PySpark, Python, SQL, Bash), spanning requirements gathering, development, SIT/PAT testing, production deployment, and post-production support.
Developed and optimized robust ETL/ELT frameworks and reporting platforms in Azure to meet DaaS and enterprise data management goals, significantly improving data processing efficiency and enabling data-driven decision-making.
Acted as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing technical leadership, conducting peer code reviews, adhering to best practices and architecture standards, and facilitating knowledge transfer through comprehensive documentation.
Actively collaborated within Agile (SCRUM) environments to ensure project alignment and continuous delivery.

Frontier | **

Drove ML innovation by designing and optimizing database schemas for predictive/prescriptive models, resulting in a 15% increase in model accuracy.
Developed and supported robust batch and real-time data pipelines, applying QA and Data Mapping strategies to ensure data integrity, quality, and processing efficiency.
Collaborated with stakeholders to deliver tailored data solutions and utilized Risk Assessment to identify and resolve data vulnerabilities.

CDC-CHAMPS | **

Led development of data platforms using Hadoop, Hive, and Spark to centralize data collection for analytical research studies and used TensorFlow to build NLP/ML models.
Implemented advanced ML algorithms in Python and SAS programming and utilized Data Mapping to enhance predictive capabilities using cloud data and MLOps implementation.
Designed and developed innovative Tableau dashboards for data visualization and leveraged Data Mining expertise to drive business insights and inform decision-making.

OI Bank | **

Applied advanced ML and statistical modeling to large datasets, solving critical business problems like customer churn and fraud detection.
Mastered SQL and data science tools (Python/R) in AWS environment for EDA, NoSQL design, and uncovering trends that directly influenced pricing and marketing strategies.
Optimized business processes and SQL Stored Procedures, data quality, and data preparation while ensuring Regulatory Compliance, boosting data processing efficiency by 20%.

Deploying AI Microcredential University of Toronto (Ongoing)
Machine Learning Software Foundations Certificate University of Toronto (On.)
Big Data and Advanced Predictive Analysis York University (2019)
Research Fellow University of Toronto (2018)
MSc in Applied Statistics Hawassa University (2012–2014)
BSc in Applied Mathematics Hawassa University (2008–2012)

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