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Shimelis Tamiru Duressa

Shimelis Tamiru Duressa

Addis Ababa

Summary

Experienced with project coordination, ensuring tasks are completed on time and within scope. Utilizes strong planning and organizational skills to manage resources effectively. Track record of enhancing team collaboration and streamlining workflows to drive project success.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Academic and Research Affairs Coordinator

St. Mary's University
  • Coordinate course scheduling, classroom assignments, and faculty teaching loads.
  • Manage syllabus collection, compliance checks, and catalog updates.
  • Facilitate accreditation processes, program reviews, and academic audits.
  • Organize new degree/program proposal workflows (documentation, committee reviews).
  • Administer teaching evaluations, faculty awards, and promotion preparation.
  • Work with academic committees (e.g., Graduate council, Academic commission curriculum, standards etc.)
  • Support faculty for the success of student National Exit Exam
  • Support and Facilitate research seminars, workshops, conferences, and poster sessions.
  • Bridge communication between faculty, departments, grants office, and central admin.
  • Enforce university policies (academic integrity, research safety, data governance).
  • Streamline workflows for academic/research operations (e.g., digital forms, automated approvals).
  • Support strategic planning for academic/research growth.

Academic and Research Affairs Coordinator

St. Mary's University
  • Coordinate course scheduling, classroom assignments, and faculty teaching loads.
  • Manage syllabus collection, compliance checks, and catalog updates.
  • Facilitate accreditation processes, program reviews, and academic audits.
  • Organize new degree/program proposal workflows (documentation, committee reviews).
  • Administer teaching evaluations, faculty awards, and promotion preparation.
  • Work with academic committees (e.g., Graduate council, Academic commission curriculum, standards etc.)
  • Support faculty for the success of student National Exit Exam
  • Support and Facilitate research seminars, workshops, conferences, and poster sessions.
  • Bridge communication between faculty, departments, grants office, and central admin.
  • Enforce university policies (academic integrity, research safety, data governance).
  • Streamline workflows for academic/research operations (e.g., digital forms, automated approvals).
  • Support strategic planning for academic/research growth.

Managing Director

Corner stone Education and Development PLC
  • Plan, organize and manage the overall activities of the PLC (Financial, Human, Materials of the PLC)
  • Participation: Participate in various conferences, research and seminar, Participate in various training and meetings both at public and private institutions, Participate in various curriculum developments, Participate in a various pedagogical training, Participate in various committee (Academic and Administrative tasks)
  • Leadership: Set institutional priorities aligned with mission (e.g., research excellence, student success, community impact). Develop long-term plans (5-10 years) for growth, innovation, and sustainability. Drive accreditation, rankings, and reputation management initiatives. Ensure academic quality through faculty hiring, promotion standards, and program reviews. Resource Management & Infrastructure: Oversee budgeting/financial health: Allocate funds across departments, research, facilities, and tech. Advance digital transformation: Upgrade IT systems, LMS platforms, and research infrastructure. Recruit/retain top faculty and staff: Negotiate hires, support professional development. Build inclusive environments: Promote DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) in policies, hiring, and pedagogy. Resolve conflicts and uphold shared governance (faculty senates, unions). Forge partnerships: Industry collaborations, government agencies, alumni networks, and K-12 pipelines. Uphold integrity: Academic honesty, safety protocols, and student conduct standards. Mitigate institutional risks (financial, reputational, operational). Foster entrepreneurship: Incubators, patents, and industry spin-offs.

Managing Director

Corner stone Education and Development PLC
  • Plan, organize and manage the overall activities of the PLC (Financial, Human, Materials of the PLC)
  • Participation: Participate in various conferences, research and seminar, Participate in various training and meetings both at public and private institutions, Participate in various curriculum developments, Participate in a various pedagogical training, Participate in various committee (Academic and Administrative tasks)
  • Leadership: Set institutional priorities aligned with mission (e.g., research excellence, student success, community impact). Develop long-term plans (5-10 years) for growth, innovation, and sustainability. Drive accreditation, rankings, and reputation management initiatives. Ensure academic quality through faculty hiring, promotion standards, and program reviews. Resource Management & Infrastructure: Oversee budgeting/financial health: Allocate funds across departments, research, facilities, and tech. Advance digital transformation: Upgrade IT systems, LMS platforms, and research infrastructure. Recruit/retain top faculty and staff: Negotiate hires, support professional development. Build inclusive environments: Promote DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) in policies, hiring, and pedagogy. Resolve conflicts and uphold shared governance (faculty senates, unions). Forge partnerships: Industry collaborations, government agencies, alumni networks, and K-12 pipelines. Uphold integrity: Academic honesty, safety protocols, and student conduct standards. Mitigate institutional risks (financial, reputational, operational). Foster entrepreneurship: Incubators, patents, and industry spin-offs.

Lecturer

St. Mary's University
01.2017 - 01.2025
  • Teaching & Delivery: Though various IT courses both at UG and PG (Course thought Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Computer and Network Security, Database Management, Management Information system, Basic Courses many more)
  • Course material Preparation: Developed course module for Software Engineering Course, Prepared Summary notes for Artificial Intelligence and Computer Security
  • Curriculum Development
  • Assessment & Feedback: Evaluate student both at UG and PG
  • Academic Mentorship: Advise students both at UG and PG
  • Scholarship & Research: Participate in various research works, seminar and conferences
  • Administration & Service: Participate in departmental meetings, committees, and accreditation processes.

Lecturer

St. Mary's University
01.2017 - 01.2025
  • Teaching & Delivery: Though various IT courses both at UG and PG (Course thought Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Computer and Network Security, Database Management, Management Information system, Basic Courses many more)
  • Course material Preparation: Developed course module for Software Engineering Course, Prepared Summary notes for Artificial Intelligence and Computer Security
  • Curriculum Development
  • Assessment & Feedback: Evaluate student both at UG and PG
  • Academic Mentorship: Advise students both at UG and PG
  • Scholarship & Research: Participate in various research works, seminar and conferences
  • Administration & Service: Participate in departmental meetings, committees, and accreditation processes.

Chief Registrar

St. Mary's University
01.2014 - 01.2021
  • Mission: To safeguard academic integrity, ensure compliance, and manage the lifecycle of student records from enrollment to graduation.
  • Enrollment & Registration Management
  • Academic Records Verification
  • Academic Policy Enforcement
  • Degree Certification & Diplomas
  • Data Governance & Reporting
  • Technology & Systems Leadership
  • Strategic Collaboration

Chief Registrar

St. Mary's University
01.2014 - 01.2021
  • Mission: To safeguard academic integrity, ensure compliance, and manage the lifecycle of student records from enrollment to graduation.
  • Enrollment & Registration Management
  • Academic Records Verification
  • Academic Policy Enforcement
  • Degree Certification & Diplomas
  • Data Governance & Reporting
  • Technology & Systems Leadership
  • Strategic Collaboration

Head ICT Unit

St. Mary's University
08.2015 - 01.2016
  • Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement ICT strategies aligned with organizational goals. Oversee technology roadmaps, budgets, and resource allocation.
  • Infrastructure Management: Ensure reliability, security, and scalability of networks, servers, cloud systems, and hardware. Lead disaster recovery planning and business continuity initiatives.
  • Cybersecurity & Compliance: Enforce data protection policies, Manage risk assessments, audits, and incident response protocols.
  • Team Supervision: Mentor ICT staff (engineers, analysts, support). Coordinate training, performance reviews, and workload distribution.
  • Policy Development: Establish ICT standards, SLAs, and governance frameworks. Update acceptable use policies (AUPs) and IT procurement guidelines.
  • User Support & Training: Optimize helpdesk operations and end-user experience. Promote digital literacy and adoption of new tools.

Head ICT Unit

St. Mary's University
08.2015 - 01.2016
  • Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement ICT strategies aligned with organizational goals. Oversee technology roadmaps, budgets, and resource allocation.
  • Infrastructure Management: Ensure reliability, security, and scalability of networks, servers, cloud systems, and hardware. Lead disaster recovery planning and business continuity initiatives.
  • Cybersecurity & Compliance: Enforce data protection policies, Manage risk assessments, audits, and incident response protocols.
  • Team Supervision: Mentor ICT staff (engineers, analysts, support). Coordinate training, performance reviews, and workload distribution.
  • Policy Development: Establish ICT standards, SLAs, and governance frameworks. Update acceptable use policies (AUPs) and IT procurement guidelines.
  • User Support & Training: Optimize helpdesk operations and end-user experience. Promote digital literacy and adoption of new tools.

Head, Computerized Exam Correction and Grade Processing Unit

St. Mary's University
01.2008 - 01.2012
  • Exam Processing: Operate optical mark recognition (OMR), digital scanning, and grading systems to process answer sheets, Validate scoring algorithms, troubleshoot discrepancies, and ensure accuracy in automated grading.
  • Data Management: Compile, verify, and upload grades into student information systems (SIS/LMS) or databases. Maintain secure digital archives of exam results and response data. Perform regular data backups and integrity checks.
  • Quality Control: Conduct audits of processed exams to ensure error-free results.
  • Reporting & Distribution: Generate standardized/finalized reports (e.g. analytics). Distribute results securely via portals, email, or integrated platforms. Prepare statistical summaries for academic review.
  • System Maintenance: Configure and update exam correction software in alignment with exam formats.

Head, Computerized Exam Correction and Grade Processing Unit

St. Mary's University
01.2008 - 01.2012
  • Exam Processing: Operate optical mark recognition (OMR), digital scanning, and grading systems to process answer sheets, Validate scoring algorithms, troubleshoot discrepancies, and ensure accuracy in automated grading.
  • Data Management: Compile, verify, and upload grades into student information systems (SIS/LMS) or databases. Maintain secure digital archives of exam results and response data. Perform regular data backups and integrity checks.
  • Quality Control: Conduct audits of processed exams to ensure error-free results.
  • Reporting & Distribution: Generate standardized/finalized reports (e.g. analytics). Distribute results securely via portals, email, or integrated platforms. Prepare statistical summaries for academic review.
  • System Maintenance: Configure and update exam correction software in alignment with exam formats.

Full-time Assistant Registrar

01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Organizing, Facilitating, Managing and Planning Registrar activities
  • Providing orientation, Training, Preparing course catalogue
  • Follow-up activities performed by coordination offices
  • Preparing operational manuals
  • Assuring Registrar document for authentication

Full-time Assistant Registrar

01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Organizing, Facilitating, Managing and Planning Registrar activities
  • Providing orientation, Training, Preparing course catalogue
  • Follow-up activities performed by coordination offices
  • Preparing operational manuals
  • Assuring Registrar document for authentication

Education

Diploma - Biology

Addis Ababa University

BSc. - Computer Science

St.Mary's University

MSc - Computer Science

St.Mary's University

PhD student - Computer Science and Engineering

Adama Science and Technology University
07.2025

Skills

  • Excellent in Communication
  • Coordination
  • Planning skills
  • Organizing skills
  • Good teamwork
  • Monitoring and interpersonal skills

Certification

  • Basics of Python, 2023-10-13, UniAthena in partnership with Cambridge International Qualifications, UK
  • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence, 2023-10-06, 1 hour 34 minutes, Cambridge International Qualifications, UK
  • Cybersecurity, 2025-07-11, 1 hour 30 minutes, 130331-175-224-5039, https://elearning-adbi.org/certificate-verifier/?&code=130331-175-224-5039
  • Detecting Corn and Tomato Plant Diseases Using Computer Vision, 2023-10-06, Shimelis Tamiru Duressa
  • Disease Detection in Coffee Plants using Computer Vision, 2023-04-06, Shimelis Tamiru Duressa

Languages

Ormiffa
Amharic
English

References

  • Dr. Birhanemeskel Tena, President, Kotobe University of Education, +251911487816
  • Dr. Alembante, Dean, Faculty of Informatics, St. Mary's University, +251911659498
  • Dr. Getahun Semon, CEO, Ethiopian Disability Association, +251911468916

References

  • Dr. Birhanemeskel Tena, President, Kotobe University of Education, +251911487816
  • Dr. Alembante, Dean, Faculty of Informatics, St. Mary's University, +251911659498
  • Dr. Getahun Semon, CEO, Ethiopian Disability Association, +251911468916

Leadership Experience

  • Set institutional priorities aligned with mission
  • Develop long-term plans for growth, innovation, and sustainability
  • Drive accreditation, rankings, and reputation management initiatives
  • Ensure academic quality through faculty hiring, promotion standards, and program reviews
  • Oversee budgeting/financial health
  • Advance digital transformation
  • Recruit/retain top faculty and staff
  • Build inclusive environments
  • Resolve conflicts and uphold shared governance
  • Forge partnerships
  • Uphold integrity
  • Mitigate institutional risks
  • Foster entrepreneurship

Participations

  • Participate in various conferences, research and seminars
  • Participate in various training and meetings both at public and private institutions
  • Participate in various curriculum developments
  • Participate in various pedagogical training
  • Participate in various committees (Academic and Administrative tasks)

Current Residence

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Personal Information

  • ID Number: 32226012360875
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Ethiopian

Training

  • General Management
  • Human Resource Management
  • Stress Management
  • Time Management
  • Change Management
  • Leadership and Innovation
  • SPSS
  • ISO certification (ISO 21001:2018)

Timeline

Lecturer

St. Mary's University
01.2017 - 01.2025

Lecturer

St. Mary's University
01.2017 - 01.2025

Head ICT Unit

St. Mary's University
08.2015 - 01.2016

Head ICT Unit

St. Mary's University
08.2015 - 01.2016

Chief Registrar

St. Mary's University
01.2014 - 01.2021

Chief Registrar

St. Mary's University
01.2014 - 01.2021

Head, Computerized Exam Correction and Grade Processing Unit

St. Mary's University
01.2008 - 01.2012

Head, Computerized Exam Correction and Grade Processing Unit

St. Mary's University
01.2008 - 01.2012

Full-time Assistant Registrar

01.2006 - 01.2007

Full-time Assistant Registrar

01.2006 - 01.2007

Academic and Research Affairs Coordinator

St. Mary's University

Academic and Research Affairs Coordinator

St. Mary's University

Managing Director

Corner stone Education and Development PLC

Managing Director

Corner stone Education and Development PLC

BSc. - Computer Science

St.Mary's University

MSc - Computer Science

St.Mary's University

PhD student - Computer Science and Engineering

Adama Science and Technology University

Diploma - Biology

Addis Ababa University

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