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Bulo Feyisa

Bulo Feyisa

Addis Ababa

Summary

With 9+ years of professional experience in academia and the banking industry, I bring a dedicated and passionate approach to my work as a researcher. My expertise lies at the intersection of economics, business, and financial innovation, specializing in analyzing and enhancing banking products and services. Fostering innovation, optimizing marketing strategies, and leveraging business intelligence drive my work in the financial sector. Throughout my academic and professional journey, I have developed a robust skill set in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies. Proficient in statistical software and databases, I conduct rigorous analyses to derive meaningful insights and contribute to data-driven decision-making processes. Currently, my research interests revolve around exploring economics dynamics, developing innovative banking products, understanding the role of marketing intelligence in competitive financial landscapes, and creating tailored financial solutions to enhance customer experiences. My commitment to bridging theoretical frameworks with practical applications ensures that my contributions drive tangible outcomes in the banking industry. Equipped with a strong foundation in research and a keen interest in the evolving financial ecosystem, I am well-prepared to address complex challenges and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve sustainable growth and innovation.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior, Product Development Officer

Awash Bank
09.2023 - Current
  • Company Overview: https://awashbank.com/
  • Research and Development
  • Develop Financial Products and Services
  • Training and Consultancy
  • Business Intelligence
  • Quantitative and Qualitative Research
  • Data Analysis and presentation
  • Https://awashbank.com/

Senior, Research and Innovation Officer

Cooperative Bank of Oromia
02.2023 - 09.2023
  • Research and Development
  • Develop Digital Financial Products and Services
  • Training and Consultancy
  • Business Intelligence

Economics Lecturer

Jinka University
07.2017 - 02.2023
  • Instruct students
  • Develop curriculum
  • Prepare classes (lectures, practical classes, seminars, trainings etc.)
  • Monitor learning outcomes, supervise student study path
  • Conduct academic research in the field of economics and present their findings at the conferences and in publications
  • Involved in some university management functions

Graduate Assistant II of Economics

Rift Valley University
11.2016 - 06.2017
  • Instruct students
  • Develop curriculum
  • Prepare classes (lectures, practical classes, seminars, trainings etc.)
  • Monitor learning outcomes, supervise student study path
  • Conduct academic research in the field of economics and present their findings at the conferences and in publications
  • Involved in some university management functions

Graduate Assistant I of Economics

University of Gondar
09.2015 - 11.2016
  • Instruct students
  • Develop curriculum
  • Prepare classes (lectures, practical classes, seminars, trainings etc.)
  • Monitor learning outcomes, supervise student study path
  • Conduct academic research in the field of economics and present their findings at the conferences and in publications
  • Involved in some university management functions

Education

MSc - Environmental Economics

University of Gondar
07.2017

BA - Economics

Addis Ababa University
07.2015

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Social Media
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Microsoft Word
  • Outlook
  • Zoom
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Google Drive
  • Proposal development
  • Staff management
  • Budget forecasting
  • Fundraising expertise
  • Business development and planning
  • Marketing
  • Partnership building
  • Strategic thinking
  • Market research
  • Risk assessment

Recommendations

  • Yared Adenew, Manager, Conventional Product Development at Awash Bank, (+251) 913846763, YaredAd@awashbank.com
  • Elias Alemu (PHD), Vice-President of Research and Community Service at Jinka University, (+251) 911639430, eliasalemu95@gmail.com
  • Fasil Eshetu (PhD), Assistant Professor of Agricultural Economics at Arbaminch University, (+251) 911788312, bekatfech@gmail.com

Honours And Awards

  • 07/01/24, Certificate of completion on the title 'Artificial Intelligence and Machine learning in Business', Alison
  • 11/09/23, Certificate of completion on the title 'Introduction to Business Intelligence', Corporate Finance Institute
  • 10/02/23, Certificate of completion on the title 'Fundamentals of Digital Banking', Great Learning Academy
  • 10/01/23, Certificate of completion on the title 'Introduction to Design Thinking', Great Learning Academy
  • 06/22/23, Certificate of achievement for completing the course 'Digital Transformation', Cooperative Bank of Oromia
  • 06/21/23, Certificate of achievement for completing the course 'Introduction to Capital market', Cooperative Bank of Oromia
  • 05/18/23, Certificate of achievement for completing the course 'Fundamental of Business Communication (How to write a Memo, Email and Reports)', Cooperative Bank of Oromia
  • 05/17/23, Certificate of achievement for completing 'Introduction to Banking Business', Cooperative Bank of Oromia
  • 01/20/22, Certificate of Completion training on data analysis using statistical software and applied econometrics organized by college of business & economics and academic affairs vice president held from January 11-20, 2022., Jinka University
  • 05/10/19, Certificate of completion on a four days training on Research data analysis tools and interpretation organized by office of Vice-president for Research & Community services, Research Directorate of Jinka University., Jinka University
  • 01/11/19, Certificate of Higher Diploma Program (HDP) for teachers' educators, Jinka University
  • 11/19/17, Certificate of completion a 35 hours of Instructional Skill Training, Jinka University
  • 03/31/15, Certificate of participating in a one-day Entrepreneurship training workshop offered by the office of community services, Addis Ababa University

Management And Leadership Skills

  • College dean of Business and Economics at Jinka University
  • Department Head of Economics at Jinka University

Line

+251912603873

Work Address

Ras Desta Aragay st., Addis Ababa, 12638, Ethiopia

Personal Information

  • Place of Birth: Bote, Ethiopia
  • Date of Birth: 02/21/92
  • Nationality: Ethiopian

Publications

  • 2024, Sources of Inflation in Ethiopia: A Dynamic ARLD Model, Feyisa, B. (2024). Sources of inflation in Ethiopia: a dynamic ARDL model. Cogent Economics & Finance, 12(1). https://doi.org/10.1080/23322039.2024.2421702
  • 2020, The Determinants of Recent Economic Growth in Ethiopia, Bulo Feyisa, International Journal of Industrial and Manufacturing Vol. 5, No. 1, 2020, pp. 6-13.
  • 2019, Valuation of Wetland Attributes: An Application of Choice Experiment Approach: A Case Study of Lake Koka, Bulo Feyisa, Mekonnen Bersisa Journal of Investment and Management. Vol. 8, No. 5, 2019, pp. 76-85.

Hobbies and Interests

  • Continuous learning and updating of knowledge
  • Reading current global issues
  • Writing and reading new researches
  • Watching TV programs
  • Listening to different local as well as global media

Training

  • 05/12/22 - 05/14/22, Certificate of presentation on the 4th national conference organized by Jinka University, Jinka
  • 08/12/21 - 08/13/21, Certificate of presentation on the 2nd International conference entitled 'Health and Business Research for Good Health and Economic Growth to the Sustainable Development' organized by Addis Ababa Medical & Business College, Addis Ababa

Languages

Afan Oromo
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Amharic
Proficient
C2

Timeline

Senior, Product Development Officer

Awash Bank
09.2023 - Current

Senior, Research and Innovation Officer

Cooperative Bank of Oromia
02.2023 - 09.2023

Economics Lecturer

Jinka University
07.2017 - 02.2023

Graduate Assistant II of Economics

Rift Valley University
11.2016 - 06.2017

Graduate Assistant I of Economics

University of Gondar
09.2015 - 11.2016

BA - Economics

Addis Ababa University

MSc - Environmental Economics

University of Gondar
Bulo Feyisa