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Dereje Worku Mekonnen

Dereje Worku Mekonnen

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Researcher

Bahir Dar University

Technologies

My Portfolio Highlights

My New Course

Introduction to Python

My New Course

Introduction to Python

Data curator, carefully curating insights like precious artifacts.

My Work

Take a look at my latest work.

course

Introduction to Tableau

course

Introduction to SQL

course

Introduction to Python

DataLab

Competition - Analyzing global internet patterns

DataLab

Project: Modeling Car Insurance Claim Outcomes

course

Introduction to Tableau

My Certifications

These are the industry credentials that I’ve earned.

SQL Associate

SQL Associate

Data Analyst Associate

Data Analyst Associate

Other Certificates

Datacamp Associate Data Analyst

Datacamp SQL Associate

Coursera Data Analysis with Python

DataCamp Course Completion

Take a look at all the courses I’ve completed on DataCamp.

Courses

Introduction to Python
Introduction to SQL
Introduction to Power BI
Intermediate Python

My Work Experience

Where I've interned and worked during my career.

Bahir Dar University | Jan 2021 - Jan 2023

Assistant Professor

* Successfully fought genetics and breeding courses to 28 MSc and PhD students * Mentored 1 student on the thesis projects leading to successful graduation * Conducted 3 projects on plant research and development * Published 2 articles in international Journals
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Helmholtz Zentrum Munich | Oct 2017 - Sep 2020

Postdoctoral Researcher

* Led a team of three working on the role of UGT protein in plant defense project * Engaged in 1 collaborative research projects with groups of other institutes * Supervised 2 Bachelor students on their projects towards completion * Published 2 articles in reputable journals

Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research | Sep 2016 - Sep 2017

Associate Researcher

* Coordinated three research programs (Animal, Plant and Microbial biotech) * Established an effective working strategy for successful collaboration between programs * Led a barley improvement research team of four people * Conducted 3 collaborative research and guide young researchers

University of Cologne | Dec 2012 - May 2014

Postdoctoral Researcher

Conducted and completed a collaborative research project Published articles in reputable international journals

My Education

Take a look at my formal education

Certificate in Data AnalyticsMasterschool | 2024
Doctor of Philosophy in Plant Molecular BiologyUniversity of Cologne | 2012
Master's degree in Biomolecular Sciences Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) | 2008
Bachelor's degree in Plant SciencesAlemaya University | 2002

About Me

Dereje Worku Mekonnen

As a seasoned researcher transitioning to Data Science, I bring expertise in data analysis and insight extraction. Skilled in Python, SQL, and Tableau, I'm eager to drive data-informed decisions, improve business outcomes, and master new tools.

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