Niguss Solomon Hailegnaw
Palm Beach,FL
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at the University of Florida, SAP, KANTAR and ExxonMobil excelling in machine learning and data analysis. Proven track record in leading research teams, authoring publications, and developing successful funding proposals. Adept at stakeholder collaboration and project management, driving impactful research outcomes and innovative solutions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Faculty Member
University of Florida
Palm Beach, FL
11.2025 - Current
- Directed research team in conducting comprehensive studies and data analysis.
- Utilized machine learning tools for effective modeling and predictions.
- Analyzed data to derive actionable insights and drive research outcomes.
- Authored scientific papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
- Developed several proposals targeting state and federal funding agencies for project financing.
Research coordnator
University Of Florda
Homestead, FL
11.2022 - 11.2024
- Collected and analyzed data using statistical software for research findings.
- Mentored junior researchers on data collection techniques and methodologies
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to design experiments, collect data, and interpret results.
Automation Adoption Lead | AI & Chatbot Developer
SAP
Prague, Czechia
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Led automation adoption initiatives to improve operational efficiency.
- Developed AI-driven chatbot solutions for enterprise workflows.
- Built analytical reports and dashboards to monitor KPIs and automation performance.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to optimize reporting and business
- processes.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements to decrease in support calls.
- Reviewed project requirements to identify customer expectations and resources needed to meet goals.
Accounts Receivable Specialist
ExxonMobil
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Managed customer accounts and financial transactions in SAP ERP.
- Performed data validation and finance reporting.
- Resolved payment-related customer issues and discrepancies.
- Processed customer invoices and maintained accurate payment records.
- Managed account reconciliations to ensure data integrity and accuracy.
- Coordinated with internal teams to resolve billing discrepancies promptly.
- Utilized financial software to track transactions and streamline processes efficiently.
- Processed payments, refunds and adjustments to customer accounts.
Data Analyst
KANTAR Group
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Conducted data analysis using SPSS, Excel, and analytical tools.
- Managed analytics projects and presented findings to clients.
- Performed data visualization and reporting for business insights.
- Analyzed large datasets to uncover trends and insights for client projects.
- Developed dashboards using visualization tools to present analytical findings effectively.
- Conducted data quality assessments to ensure accuracy and reliability of reports.
- Utilized statistical software to perform complex data analyses for market research projects.
Researcher
Czech University of Life Sciences
12.2019 - 01.2021
- Conducted statistical analysis and scientific research.
- Performed data interpretation using Python and analytical methods.
- Contributed to scientific papers and technical reports.
Education
MSc - System Engineering and Informatics
Czech University of Life Sciences
01.2020
Skills
- Machine Learning
- Predictive Analytics
- Process Automation
- Data analysis
- Machine learning
- Research writing
- Project management
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Data visualization
- Team leadership
- Tableau
- Python
- SQL
- SAP ERP
- Excel VBA
- SPSS
- Proposal development
- Statistical modeling
Certification
- IBM Certified – Analyzing Data with Python
- IBM Certified – Machine Learning with Python
- Financial Modeling & Forecasting Financial Statements
- SQL Fundamentals – CERGE-EI
Timeline
Faculty Member
University of Florida
11.2025 - Current
Research coordnator
University Of Florda
11.2022 - 11.2024
Automation Adoption Lead | AI & Chatbot Developer
SAP
10.2021 - 08.2022
Accounts Receivable Specialist
ExxonMobil
06.2021 - 10.2021
Data Analyst
KANTAR Group
02.2021 - 06.2021
Researcher
Czech University of Life Sciences
12.2019 - 01.2021
MSc - System Engineering and Informatics
Czech University of Life Sciences