Yidnek (Yidnekachew Redda Haile) holds MSc (Information and Communication Technologies, Manchester University), PGD (Computer Science, HiLCoE) and BEd (Physics, Mekelle University). He is also completing doctoral research (PhD) on the role of digital innovation and technologies in transnational migrant entrepreneurship and business in the Royal Holloway University of London after winning a UKRI scholarship/studentship.
Yidnek has around 20 years of experience in academia and industry. This includes teaching and research in the design, development, application and impact of diverse digital technologies including Data for Development (D4D), ICTs for Development (ICT4D) and Mobile for Development (M4D). This is in parallel with hands-on experience in the IT industry including software/web product development, programming, and information systems (IS) implementation, management and support. Yidnek is particularly enthusiastic about leveraging digital innovation and technologies to improve people’s lives, the environment and businesses primarily in a resource-challenged context.
He is particularly keen in the design, development, and application of data-driven and secured digital solutions pursuant to security-privacy balance, developed through agile methods, and run on a range of platforms and devices primarily mobile phones. Yidnek consults individuals and organisations including international agencies in various areas of ICT, publishes on world-class journals, and speaks at international conferences. He takes pride in linking theoretical and research knowledge to industry best practices in teaching, consulting and solution delivery using innovative and agile methodologies. He is passionate about inclusive solution development keen in enabling individuals, groups and organisations to design, develop, implement and manage relevant, robust, user-friendly, secured, and scalable technology solutions harnessing the modern explosion of data and artificial intelligence capabilities. Yidnek manages and teaches courses in Data Science, Cyber Security and Software Development at Teeside University London and is Amazon Academy Educator.