Mikal Afewerki

About Mikal Afewerki

If I were given 1 hour to save the planet, I would spend 59 minutes defining the problem and 1 minute resolving it.\"With 6+ years of experience at Release Inc, Shell, and DEJ Technology, I specialize in predictive modeling, machine learning, and advanced data visualization. As graduate of MIT’s Specialized Data Science program, I’ve successfully improved operational efficiency by 20%, enhanced data accuracy by 30%, and developed insights that drove a 15% increase in business performance.Proficient in Python, R, SQL, and BI tools like Tableau and Power BI, I leverage statistical techniques and pattern recognition to solve complex problems in dynamic environments. Passionate about transforming data into actionable strategies that optimize decision-making and fuel business growth.🤝 Team-first mindset. Under tight deadlines, I stepped in to streamline communication and align tasks. Simplifying our workflow boosted output by 20%. I lead with integrity and believe shared success drives lasting results.What LinkedIn doesn’t show: how I built my soft skills through real-life experiences. Climbing mountains across Ethiopia and Eritrea became my form of mental training. These 8–12 hour hikes taught me how to disconnect from distractions, embrace calm, and trust the journey even through muscle cramps, altitude, and exhaustion. Every step sharpened my patience and focus.🧘‍ Fasting with monks in remote highlands wasn’t a challenge it was a choice to embrace simplicity and grow emotionally. With just water, a handful of peas, and silence, I learned the power of slowing down, being present, and shifting from urgency to thoughtful proactivity. Rather than feeling stuck, I chose discipline. I started weight training from zero building up to 4 sets of 20 reps pull ups/push ups daily. Within 3 months, I tripled my physical strength, and more importantly, mastered consistency and mental resilience. Since 2021, I’ve planted 50+ trees in remote, difficult terrains. Carrying each tree reminded me of the value of small, steady efforts. I’ve watched those trees grow to offer shade and rest to others—a living reminder that meaningful impact takes time, space, and quiet dedication. Inspired by those life lessons, I supported a refugee community of I led grassroots efforts, partnered with local agencies, and coordinated material and emotional support. It wasn’t just charity—it was a reflection of what I’ve come to believe deeply: lead with empathy, act with intention.

Experience

1. Finance System Integration Analytics & Bussiness Analyst

   Boeing

   Jan 2025 — Present · US

   Developed high-volume relational reports (500k+ rows) using advanced prompts and checkboxes, enabling flexible, self-service analysis.Optimized performance by pushing joins and transformations to the database layer, significantly improving execution time for large datasets.Built real-time and operational dashboards in Cognos and Power BI, increasing data adoption and stakeholder alignment by 18–20%.Implemented data quality checks, lineage tracing, and metadata documentation, ensuring well-managed and auditable data assets.Partnered cross-functionally to enforce data access governance and security controls aligned with enterprise standards.Financial Analysis review and analyze moderately complex finance challenges including income statement\'s capital and profitability calculations.Financial metrics, profits, and loss (P and L) components and PBI Reporting.Bridged high-level visualizations (Power BI, Tableau, React/JS apps) with low-level relational data, achieving 100% reconciliation across platforms.

Education

• University of Oxford

  professional development , Sociology

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology

  Micro Masters , Machine learning and Data Science

• Eritrea Institute of Technology

  Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering

• Data Science Dojo

  Certification , Fullstack developer

• University of Amsterdam

  Certification , Data Science