My name is Jitu Ewnetu 😊. I am a recent Software Engineering graduate from Addis Ababa University. My academic journey has been driven by a passion for technology and innovation, particularly in how these can be harnessed to address societal challenges and create meaningful change.

I am currently working as a Software Engineer & Project Manager at Abro Technologies . In this dual role, I contribute to coding and development while leading and managing two major projects, bridging technical execution with strategic oversight.

Beyond my technical work, I am deeply invested in social impact and youth empowerment. I believe in the transformative power of technology not just as a tool for development, but as a catalyst for enabling the next generation to achieve their full potential.

Through various initiatives, I am committed to bridging the gap between technology and social good, working towards a future where youth are not only beneficiaries of change but also active agents in driving it.

News

February 2026: 🎉 Thrilled to announce that our paper, “Probing Gender Bias in Masked Language Models for Low-Web Data Languages,” has been accepted at AfricaNLP 2026! This represents a major milestone in my work on ethical AI. (Link to OpenReview page will be shared soon!)

August 2025: 🚀 Excited to begin my professional journey as a Software Engineer & Project Manager at Abro Technologies ! I’m diving into hands-on coding while also leading two major projects—the perfect blend of technical and leadership challenges I’ve been working toward.

June 2025: 🎓 Officially graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering and Computing Technology from Addis Ababa University! Achieved an exit exam score of 85%, marking the successful completion of my academic journey.

November 2024: I am proud to share that I was featured in Addis Zemen, a well-known newspaper, where I had the opportunity to inspire young girls by sharing my story and journey. Being recognized in such a reputable publication is truly rewarding and reinforces my commitment to empowering others. Here is the link to my article

August 2024: I’m excited to announce that I’ve been selected to participate in a one-year research program focused on Local Machine Translation Models, under the mentorship of Hellina Hailu Nigatu, one of the FAccT DEI Scholars for 2024. This program involves conducting in-depth research on evaluating gender bias in the systems we build and commercially available ones.

July 2024: I am delighted to be featured in a post by Girl Effect, highlighting my journey as a software engineering student and my dedication to women’s empowerment and equality. I am thankful for the opportunity to be part of their impactful work.

May 2024: I am happy to share that I have been selected for a one-year internship at YeneHealth, a femTech company dedicated to advancing women’s healthcare through technology. My role involves supporting the IT team and contributing to the development of digital health solutions, combining my passion for technology with my commitment to improving women’s healthcare.

August 2023: I have taken on the dual role of Social Media Manager and Website Developer at Ubuntu School of Life, managing the school’s online presence and maintaining its website. This role has deepened my understanding of digital communication and its impact on education.

April 27, 2023: I had the privilege of participating as a panelist in the Girls in ICT Day celebration organized by the ITU Regional Office in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, sharing knowledge on digital skills for life.

October 2022: I had the honor of being featured in an article by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, highlighting my role as a member of the Ethiopia Youth Advisory Panel for Girl Effect and my commitment to advocating for the HPV vaccine.

August 2021: I have been accepted as a Youth Advisor for Girl Effect/የኛ, representing Ethiopian youth in various national initiatives and ensuring young voices are integral to decision-making processes.