Data Science @ Truman State Β· Break Through Tech AI Fellow Β· GPA 3.7
First-gen Ethiopian student turned data scientist. I started with astrophysics, detoured through creative work and social media analytics across Ethiopia and Dubai, then realized that quantifying human behavior at scale was the most interesting problem I could find. I work at the intersection of numbers, people, and product.
Currently: Presidential Scholar at Truman State University, VP of the Community of College Entrepreneurs, and 2026β2027 Break Through Tech AI Fellow through Cornell University.
Python R SQL Pandas NumPy Scikit-learn Tableau Power BI Excel Regression Modeling A/B Testing Data Visualization Machine Learning Streamlit SEO & Analytics Digital Marketing
End-to-end ML pipeline in Python predicting insurance costs with adj. RΒ² of 0.84. Trained and optimized 5 regression models (Linear, Polynomial, Random Forest) using GridSearchCV and cross-validation. Deployed via Streamlit web app with saved encoders, scalers, and model artifacts using joblib for real-time predictions.
Python Scikit-learn Streamlit GridSearchCV
- GPA: 3.7 / 4.0
- Fellowship: Break Through Tech AI Β· Cornell University 2026-2027
- Co-organized TruHacks 2026 (Boeing-sponsored 48hr hackathon)
- +200% online engagement at SAT & Co. Β· +23% audience engagement at D!NK
- Break Through Tech AI Fellow
- NSBE member
- ColorStack member
- Google Developer Student Club member
- VP, Community of College Entrepreneurs
- CodePath TIP102 + AI110
Born and raised in Ethiopia. Volunteered with childhood cancer awareness organizations (co-led a $5,000+ fundraiser), Red Cross, Rotary Interact, and autism centers. Competed in national math competitions. Worked as a Content Analyst at D!NK Multimedia in Addis Ababa. Digital marketing experience across Dubai and Ethiopia.
I believe data is most powerful when it explains people, not just numbers.
- Email: nebabtew@gmail.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nebabtew)
- University: Truman State University, Kirksville MO