Hello, I'm

Yohannes Fikre

AI Solutions Developer & Data Architect

Building intelligent data systems that solve real problems. Specialist in RAG systems, agentic AI, and enterprise data architecture. Turning complex data into actionable intelligence for organizations worldwide.

10+ Years Experience
15+ Projects Delivered
8 Countries Served
Yohannes Fikre
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Transforming Data Into Impact

I build AI-powered systems that actually work—from RAG applications that make census data accessible to agentic systems that automate document chaos.

With over a decade of experience scaling data operations across 8 countries, I specialize in creating intelligent solutions for complex challenges. My recent focus includes generative AI development (certified through Purdue and Vanderbilt), Python-based ML pipelines, and enterprise data architecture.

I've collaborated with organizations like USAID, World Bank, EU, DFID, and the Gates Foundation, delivering systems used by thousands of users across Sub-Saharan Africa and beyond.

Data-Driven Solutions

From survey design to statistical analysis, turning raw data into strategic insights

AI & Automation

RAG systems, LLMs, and agentic AI applications for enterprise efficiency

Global Impact

Systems serving 60K+ farmers, 4K+ schools, and policy makers across continents

Education

MSc Information Systems (GIS) Lund University, Sweden
BSc Computer Science Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia

Recent Certifications

Applied Generative AI Specialization Purdue University (2025)
Generative AI Software Engineering Vanderbilt University (2025)
IBM Data Science Professional IBM / Coursera (2022)

Skills & Technologies

AI & Machine Learning

  • Generative AI / LLMs
  • RAG Systems
  • Agentic AI Applications
  • Prompt Engineering
  • LangChain
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Vector Databases

Data & Analytics

  • Python (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn)
  • SQL (MSSQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL)
  • Power BI / Tableau
  • Statistical Analysis (SPSS)
  • ETL Pipelines
  • Data Governance
  • Survey Design & Analysis

Development

  • Python / Django
  • JavaScript / PHP
  • C# / .NET
  • WordPress / Drupal
  • REST APIs
  • Git Version Control
  • Cloud (AWS, Azure)

GIS & Data Collection

  • ArcGIS / QGIS
  • ODK / KoBoToolbox
  • SurveyCTO / CommCare
  • Spatial Analysis
  • Mobile Data Collection
  • M&E Systems
  • Beneficiary Mapping

Professional Experience

Aug 2024 – Present Toronto, Canada

AI Solutions Developer

Independent Consultant

Building intelligent data systems that solve real business problems. Developing RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) and agentic AI applications for enterprise clients.

  • Engineered RAG system for census data analysis enabling natural language queries—80% improvement in data accessibility
  • Designed agentic AI application for automated document organization, reducing manual processing by 70%
  • Contributing to digital policy formulation for responsible AI adoption in developing markets
PythonLangChainOpenAI APIRAGVector DBs
Jan 2023 – Present Remote

Senior Data Manager & Web Developer

UNOPS | UN Water

Lead developer for UN Water's SDG6 data portal—the authoritative source for global water and sanitation indicators, serving 78K+ annual visitors.

  • Scaled SDG6 platform to 78K+ annual visitors with real-time indicator publishing
  • Architected data APIs and CMS enabling policy teams to publish across 50+ countries
  • Implemented frontend and backend improvements aligned with strategic UN Water objectives
DrupalMySQLAPIsData Visualization
Nov 2022 – May 2025 Remote

Senior Technical Advisor – Data Strategy

Development Gateway

Leading data infrastructure and governance initiatives for the Ethiopian Ministry of Agriculture, establishing standards across the organization.

  • Developed comprehensive data standards including naming conventions and classification systems
  • Implemented data governance and access sharing protocols ensuring security and accessibility
  • Designed and delivered training programs enhancing data analysis capabilities organization-wide
Data GovernanceETLTrainingStrategy
Aug 2022 – Apr 2024 Gaborone, Botswana

Database & Web Portal Developer

SADC (Southern African Development Community)

Designed and built the ICT Observatory platform aggregating telecommunications data from 16 member states with automated dashboards.

  • Built ICT Observatory collecting 80+ indicators across 16 Southern African nations
  • Implemented data validation workflows and automated dashboard generation
  • Trained representatives from all 16 member states on system operation
Python DjangoPostgreSQLBootstrapJavaScript
Sep 2021 – Jan 2022 Lilongwe, Malawi

Senior Information System Developer

EU | NTU International (Malawi Ministry of Transport)

Developed the Road Maintenance Prioritization System (PRoMS) enabling evidence-based infrastructure planning across 200+ rural roads.

  • Built prioritization algorithms ranking roads for maintenance based on multiple criteria
  • Created dashboards enabling senior management to visualize road asset data
  • Delivered comprehensive training to ministry staff on system usage
C#.NETMSSQLAlgorithms
Aug 2017 – Aug 2019 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Senior Data Analyst

DFID | British Council (Ministry of Education)

Spearheaded the "Strengthening Data Systems" strategy, implementing mobile data collection across 4,000+ schools and analyzing 2M+ student assessment records.

  • Led digital data collection tool development reaching 4K+ schools and 65K+ students
  • Analyzed 2M+ student assessment records across 200+ KPIs with statistical methods
  • Produced data visualizations for system leaders driving evidence-based decisions
AndroidMySQLTableauStatistical Analysis
Mar 2015 – Aug 2017 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Technology Manager

Digital Green (Ministry of Agriculture)

Built data-driven decision-making culture through weekly analysis reports and mobile data collection systems used by 40+ frontline workers serving 60K+ farmers.

  • Led mobile application development (ODK/CommCare) for 40+ field workers
  • Developed IVR Q&A forum reaching 60K+ farmers with agricultural knowledge
  • Implemented robust data quality frameworks ensuring reliable insights
ODKCommCareJoomla CMSIVRPython

Featured Projects

AI / Machine Learning

Census Data RAG System

Intelligent retrieval-augmented generation system enabling natural language queries of 500K+ demographic records, improving data accessibility by 80%.

PythonLangChainOpenAIVector DB
Web Platform

UN Water SDG6 Data Portal

Knowledge platform and data repository for all SDG6 water indicators, serving 78K+ annual visitors as the authoritative source for global water data.

DrupalMySQLAPIsData Viz
Web Platform

SADC ICT Observatory

Regional ICT data platform aggregating 80+ telecommunications indicators from 16 Southern African member states with automated dashboards.

DjangoPostgreSQLBootstrapCharts
Enterprise System

Road Maintenance Prioritization (PRoMS)

Decision support system for Malawi Ministry of Transport prioritizing maintenance schedules for 200+ rural roads using multi-criteria algorithms.

C#.NETMSSQLAlgorithms
GIS / Enterprise

Road Asset Management System

Geo-enabled system capturing road attributes with spatial analysis for the Ethiopian Roads Authority, with visualization dashboards and GIS integration.

PythonDjangoGeoDjangoQGIS
Mobile / Data Collection

Education Analytics Platform

Mobile data collection system capturing real-time student assessment data from 4,000+ schools and analyzing 2M+ records across 200+ KPIs.

AndroidMySQLTableauAnalytics
Web Platform

Disaster Risk Management Portal

Web portal and digital library for Ethiopian DRMC, serving as a one-stop knowledge platform for disaster risk management resources.

DrupalPHPMySQLDigital Library
Mobile / Analytics

Traffic Count Survey & Analysis

Mobile data collection system capturing traffic flow across 7 weighbridges with Tableau dashboards analyzing 20K+ vehicle records.

KoBoToolboxTableauMSSQLAnalytics
Voice / Agriculture

Agricultural IVR Q&A Forum

Interactive Voice Response system enabling 60,000+ farmers to ask and receive answers to agricultural questions via phone.

IVRPythonVoice TechAgriculture
Web Platform

HabeshaBiz Business Directory

Canada's largest Habesha business directory with 8K+ monthly visitors, featuring bilingual support and event management.

WordPressPHPMySQLMultilingual

Let's Work Together

Ready to transform your data into actionable insights? Let's discuss how I can help.

Location

Toronto, Ontario, Canada