PERSONAL INFORMATION Yirgalem Gidey
Africa Insurance Tower, Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) +2519 4370 2613
[email protected]
Skype yirgaalem.gidey
Sex Male | Date of birth 10 Aug 1992 | Nationality Ethiopian
STUDIES APPLIED FOR Master Program
WORK EXPERIENCE
05/10/2016–10/12/2016 Junior Software Developer
Trans Ethiopia PLC, Mekelle, Tigray (Ethiopia)
www.transplc.et
Responsibilities
▪ Taking a course training in software-related skills and applying them so as to enhance and support the ICT environment.
▪ Participating and coordinating in several seminars with a different cultures , language, and working environment.
Business or sector: Non - Government Office
27/10/2016–Present Exploit Tool Researcher
Information Network and Security Agency St. Gabriel 124498, Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) www.insa.gov.et
▪ Figure out how the Malware works and what techniques does it use to analyze and what makes it hidden for a prolonged period.
▪ Reverse engineering several malicious samples to recognize malware communication mechanisms and analyze malware network traffic to develop signatures.
▪ Preparing and writing documentation in relation to malware behavior and detection strategies.
▪ Improving the Malware analysis and incident response process in collaboration with the help of team members.
Business or sector: Government Office
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
25/09/2012–02/07/2016 Bachelor Degree in Information Technology (Engineering)
Mekelle University - Mekelle Institute of Technology Aynalem, Mekelle (Ethiopia) --DELETED LINK--
- I have studied Information Technology (Engineering) courses almost in-depth. Such as Principles of Computing, Programming in C, Object-Oriented Programming with C++, Database, Object-Oriented Database, Distributed Database, Computer Network, Discrete Mathematics, System Analysis, and Design, Data Structures, Design and Analysis of Algorithms, Cryptography and Network Security, Mobile Computing , Data Mining , Geographic Information Science , Multimedia Systems, Probability and Statistics, Programming Languages and Paradigms , Engineering Economics & Management and Software Engineering.
- Graduated with great distinction in my studies with a CGPA of 3.55 on a scale of 4.00.
04/08/2015–08/08/2015 Certificate in Linux Routers and Community Networks
Universitat Politènica de Catalunya, UPC; Mekelle University, MU and the European
Project CONFINE
Aynalem, Mekelle , Ethiopia --DELETED LINK--
The main objective of the training was to obtain adequate knowledge regarding the distribution of WIFI Networks. This way attendees can easily manage, expand and create WiFi networks on the Campus.
15/09/2009–02/07/2011 Certificate in High School
Negiste Saba Preparatory School, Adwa , Tigray (Ethiopia)
- I had taken Basic Introduction to Calculus, Basics of IT and detailed Natural Science courses.
- I had a very great distinction result in the national examination at grade 12.
PERSONAL SKILLS Mother tongue(s) Tigrigna
Foreign language(s) UNDERSTANDING SPEAKING WRITING
Listening Reading Spoken interaction Spoken production
Amharic C2 C2 C2 C2 C2
Official Language of Ethiopia
English C2 C2 C2 C2 C2
English Language Proficiency. (medium of instruction starting from Grade 9 up to University)
Levels: A1 and A2: Basic user - B1 and B2: Independent user - C1 and C2: Proficient user
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Communication skills · Good Interpersonal skills acquired through my experience as an Exploit Tool Researcher in
Information Network and Security Agency in Addis Ababa.
· Remarkable communication skills gained through actively participating in extracurricular activities such as Research and community service council, involved in charity and summer program as tutor
and mentor.
· Working with people from other different backgrounds in Ethiopia helped me to have stronger communication skills and confidence in my career path.
Organisational / managerial skills - Coordinated a Final Project Development Team in Network Administrator Tool in 2015/16.
Specifically , I was responsible to schedule and lead the team to keep the project and all related processes running smoothly.
- Worked as a coordinator of Conflict Prevention and Resolution , Campus Peace Forum at Mekelle
University since 2014/15 and 2015/16 , respectively.
Job-related skills - Good Knowledge of IT Industry gained through Course Projects, Bright Idea Competition, and Senior
Projects.
- Conducted several Projects in Exploit Tool Research specifically with the development of Malicious files gained through work-experience in Information Network and Security Agency.
Digital skills SELF-ASSESSMENT
Information
processing Communication
Content
creation Safety
Problem- solving
Proficient user Proficient user Proficient user Proficient user Proficient user
Digital skills - Self-assessment grid
▪ Proficient in the following Languages:
C, C++, Java, HTML, PHP ,Python, Mysql, Oracle
▪ Proficient in Windows and Linux Operating Systems
▪ Environment Frameworks such as IDE , Netbeans , Microsoft Visual Studio
Other skills Reading books and playing computer games.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Projects ▪ Network Administrator Tool using Java Socket Programming
▪ Student Availability on Campus Tracking System
▪ Centralized Patient Prescription History using PHP.
Honours and awards - Full scholarship to join the only private, non-profitable institute which aimed highly innovative professional in Science and Technology (Mekelle Institute of Technology - MIT) 2011 - 2016, after being successfully qualified in the National Entrance Examination given by the Institute.
- Certificate of appreciation for a certificate for the active participation of Bright Idea Competition held in Mekelle University -Mekelle Institute of Technology in 2016/17 from the Dean.
Memberships ▪ Member of Araya Women and Children Charitable Organization (AWCCO) starting from 2014.
▪ Member of Mekelle University - Mekelle Institute of Technology Peace Forum starting from 2012.
References 1. Aklil Zenebe(Dr.)
Instructor of Information Technology
Mekelle, Tigrai, Ethiopia
Phone Number : +2519-14-41-97-79
E-mail:
[email protected]
2. Tedros Getu, MSC.
Head Department of Information Technology
(Engineering)
Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia
Phone Number: +2519-14-72-75-43
Email:
[email protected]
3.Ramesh Gadde(Dr.)
Instructor of Computer science and Engineering
Mobile : +251-966 -96-95-39
E-mail:
[email protected]
Mekelle Institute of Technology,Mekelle, Tigrai, Ethiopia
I hereby declare that the information provided above is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
PERSONAL
INFORMATION
Yirgalem Gidey
Africa Insurance Tower, Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) +2519 4370 2613
[email protected] Skype yirgaalem.gidey
Sex Male | Date of birth 10 Aug 1992 | Nationality Ethiopian
STUDIES APPLIED FOR Master Program
WORK EXPERIENCE
05/10/2016–10/12/2016 Junior Software Developer
Trans Ethiopia PLC, Mekelle, Tigray (Ethiopia)
www.transplc.et
Responsibilities
▪ Taking a
course
training in software-related
skills
and applying them
so
as to enhance and support the ICT environment.
▪ Participating and coordinating in several seminars with a
different
cultures ,
language
, and working environment.
Business or sector: Non -
Government
Office
27/10/2016–Present Exploit
Tool
Researcher
Information
Network
and
Security
Agency St. Gabriel 124498, Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) www.insa.gov.et
▪ Figure out how the Malware works and what techniques does it
use
to analyze and what
makes
it hidden for a prolonged period.
▪ Reverse
engineering
several malicious samples to recognize malware
communication
mechanisms and analyze malware
network
traffic to develop signatures.
▪ Preparing and writing documentation in relation to malware behavior and detection strategies.
▪ Improving the Malware analysis and incident response process in collaboration with the
help
of team members.
Business or sector:
Government
Office
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
25/09/2012–02/07/2016 Bachelor Degree in
Information
Technology
(Engineering)
Mekelle
University
- Mekelle Institute of
Technology
Aynalem, Mekelle (Ethiopia) --DELETED LINK--
- I have studied
Information
Technology
(Engineering)
courses
almost in-depth. Such as Principles of Computing,
Programming
in C, Object-Oriented
Programming
with C++, Database, Object-Oriented Database, Distributed Database, Computer
Network
, Discrete Mathematics,
System
Analysis, and Design, Data Structures, Design and Analysis of Algorithms, Cryptography and
Network
Security
, Mobile Computing , Data Mining , Geographic
Information
Science
, Multimedia
Systems
, Probability and Statistics,
Programming
Languages
and Paradigms ,
Engineering
Economics & Management and Software
Engineering.
-
Graduated with great distinction in my studies with a CGPA of 3.55 on a scale of 4.00.
04/08/2015–08/08/2015
Certificate
in Linux Routers and Community Networks
Universitat Politènica de Catalunya, UPC; Mekelle
University
, MU and the European
Project CONFINE
Aynalem, Mekelle , Ethiopia --DELETED LINK--
The main objective of the training was to obtain adequate knowledge regarding the distribution of WIFI
Networks
. This way attendees can
easily
manage, expand and create WiFi
networks
on the Campus.
15/09/2009–02/07/2011
Certificate
in High School
Negiste Saba Preparatory School, Adwa , Tigray (Ethiopia)
- I had taken Basic Introduction to Calculus, Basics of IT and detailed Natural
Science
courses.
-
I had a
very
great distinction result in the national examination at grade 12.
PERSONAL
SKILLS
Mother tongue(s) Tigrigna
Foreign
language(s)
UNDERSTANDING SPEAKING WRITING
Listening Reading Spoken interaction Spoken production
Amharic C2 C2 C2 C2 C2
Official
Language
of Ethiopia
English C2 C2 C2 C2 C2
English
Language
Proficiency. (medium of instruction starting from Grade 9 up to University)
Levels: A1 and A2: Basic
user
- B1 and B2: Independent
user
- C1 and C2:
Proficient
user
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Communication
skills
·
Good
Interpersonal
skills
acquired
through
my experience as an Exploit
Tool
Researcher in
Information
Network
and
Security
Agency in Addis Ababa.
· Remarkable
communication
skills
gained
through
actively
participating in extracurricular activities such as Research and community service council, involved in charity and summer program as tutor
and mentor.
· Working with
people
from other
different
backgrounds in Ethiopia
helped
me to have stronger
communication
skills
and confidence in my career path.
Organisational / managerial
skills
- Coordinated a Final
Project
Development Team in
Network
Administrator
Tool
in 2015/16.
Specifically
, I was responsible to schedule and lead the team to
keep
the
project
and all related processes running
smoothly
.
- Worked as a coordinator of Conflict Prevention and Resolution , Campus Peace Forum at Mekelle
University since 2014/15 and 2015/16 ,
respectively
.
Job-related
skills
-
Good
Knowledge of IT Industry gained
through
Course
Projects
, Bright
Idea
Competition, and Senior
Projects.
- Conducted several
Projects
in Exploit
Tool
Research
specifically
with the development of Malicious files gained
through
work-experience in
Information
Network
and
Security
Agency.
Digital
skills
SELF-ASSESSMENT
Information
processing
Communication
Content
creation Safety
Problem- solving
Proficient
user
Proficient
user
Proficient
user
Proficient
user
Proficient
user
Digital
skills
- Self-assessment grid
▪
Proficient
in the following Languages:
C, C++, Java, HTML, PHP ,Python, Mysql, Oracle
▪
Proficient
in Windows and Linux Operating
Systems
▪
Environment Frameworks such as IDE , Netbeans , Microsoft Visual Studio
Other
skills
Reading books and playing computer games.
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
Projects
▪
Network
Administrator
Tool
using Java Socket
Programming
▪
Student Availability on Campus Tracking
System
▪
Centralized Patient Prescription History using PHP.
Honours and awards - Full scholarship to
join
the
only
private, non-profitable institute which aimed
highly
innovative professional in
Science
and
Technology
(Mekelle Institute of
Technology
- MIT) 2011 - 2016, after being
successfully
qualified in the National Entrance Examination
given
by the Institute.
-
Certificate
of appreciation for a
certificate
for the active participation of Bright
Idea
Competition held in Mekelle
University
-Mekelle Institute of
Technology
in 2016/17 from the Dean.
Memberships ▪ Member of Araya Women and Children Charitable Organization (AWCCO) starting from 2014.
▪ Member of Mekelle
University
- Mekelle Institute of
Technology
Peace Forum starting from 2012.
References 1. Aklil Zenebe(Dr.)
Instructor of
Information
Technology
Mekelle, Tigrai, Ethiopia
Phone Number : +2519-14-41-97-79
E-mail:
[email protected]2. Tedros Getu, MSC.
Head Department of
Information
Technology
(Engineering)
Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia
Phone Number: +2519-14-72-75-43
Email:
[email protected]3.Ramesh Gadde(Dr.)
Instructor of Computer
science
and Engineering
Mobile : +251-966 -96-95-39
E-mail:
[email protected]Mekelle Institute of Technology,Mekelle, Tigrai, Ethiopia
I hereby declare that the
information
provided above is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.