Beniam Getachew

Senior Software & BI Solutions Developer
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

About

Results-oriented professional with over 8 years of experience in Business Intelligence and 5+ years in Software Engineering, specializing in designing and deploying scalable software and data solutions. Expert in leveraging advanced analytics and robust system development to drive data-driven decisions, optimize critical operations, and enhance organizational performance within the aviation sector. Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, ensure regulatory compliance, and mentor technical teams.

Work

Ethiopian Airlines
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Sr. BI Analyst

Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Summary

Leads advanced Business Intelligence initiatives, leveraging data analytics to optimize revenue management, flight operations, and customer experience for critical airline functions.

Highlights

Designed and developed advanced BI dashboards and reports using Tableau, Power BI, and SQL, enabling data-driven decisions across revenue management, flight operations, and customer experience.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including finance and marketing, to align BI solutions with key airline KPIs such as load factor, yield, and customer satisfaction, enhancing operational efficiency.

Optimized data models and ETL processes to significantly enhance reporting accuracy and speed, enabling real-time monitoring of critical metrics like fuel consumption and crew scheduling.

Ensured strict compliance with aviation regulations and data governance standards while securely managing sensitive passenger and operational data.

Designed, implemented, and managed scalable Hadoop architecture to support large-scale data processing and analytics for diverse airline applications.

Ethiopian Airlines
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Sr. Software Developer

Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Summary

Developed and maintained critical airline software solutions, enhancing operational efficiency and passenger satisfaction through robust system design and integration.

Highlights

Designed, developed, and maintained scalable software solutions using Java, Python, C#, and AWS, supporting critical airline systems including reservation platforms, crew scheduling, and flight operations.

Engineered and integrated APIs and microservices with internal systems and external partners (e.g., travel agencies, global distribution systems), significantly improving booking efficiency and data exchange.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including data analysts and operations managers, to deliver features aligned with airline KPIs such as on-time departures and customer satisfaction.

Implemented secure coding practices and ensured compliance with aviation regulations (e.g., GDPR, IATA standards) to protect sensitive passenger and operational data, mitigating security risks.

Mentored junior developers, conducting comprehensive code reviews and promoting best practices to elevate team performance and code quality.

Education

Ethiopian Aviation University
Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Certification

Multi-crew Pilot License (MPL)

Mizan Teppi University
Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

BSc

Computer Science

Languages

Amharic
English

Skills

Software Development

Java, Python, C#, AWS, API Development, Microservices, System Design, Debugging, Unit Testing, Scalable Solutions.

Project Management

Project Planning, Execution, Monitoring, Stakeholder Management.

Data Analysis & Business Intelligence

Tableau, Power BI, SQL, ETL Processes, Data Modeling, Data Visualization, Data-Driven Decision Making, KPI Tracking, Hadoop Architecture.

Compliance & Security

Aviation Regulations, GDPR, IATA Standards, Data Governance, Secure Coding Practices, Sensitive Data Management.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

Teamwork, Mentorship, Code Reviews, Cross-functional Collaboration, Effective Communication, Public Relations.

Problem Solving

Critical Thinking, Process Optimization, Troubleshooting, Solution Architecture.

Time Management

Prioritization, Efficiency, Scheduling.