AI and Deep Learning specialist currently completing an MSc in AI and Data Analytics at the University of Leeds, UK. Focused on developing and deploying deep learning solutions to address real-world challenges, particularly in healthcare. Combines over a decade of experience in digital health and open-source development with technical expertise in Python, PyTorch, and data-driven innovation. Passionate about creating scalable, impactful technologies that improve outcomes and advance equitable access in healthcare and beyond.

Technical Python, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, Data Analytics, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, XAI, SQL, Django, Agile Methodologies. Domain Healthcare Technology, Digital Health, Medical AI, Open Source Development. Soft Skills Cross-functional Collaboration, User-Centered Design, Technical Project Management, Spanish (Level B1).
2017-2025
Technical Advisor/Consultant
Self-employed, Finland

  • Product owner for the open source OppiaMobile learning platform
  • Supporting implementation of nationally-scaled mobile applications for health workers in Ethiopia, Uganda and Liberia for their Covid-19 response
  • Providing support and advice for user field testing, analytics and to monitoring and evaluation teams
  • User Centered Design workshops for WHO for developing a Global Dementia Observatory platform

2014-2019
Knowledge Management Advisor
Consultancy role with mPowering Frontline Health Workers, USA

  • Leading development of the ORB platform - for sharing openly licensed health worker training content
  • Strategic support to mPowering's partner organisations
  • Supporting ORB users and organisations in how they can submit and use the content on ORB to deliver effective training programs for frontline health workers

2011-2016
Co-founder and Director
Digital Campus, UK

A not-for-profit company promoting research, innovation and development of learning through technology, focusing on primary healthcare.

  • Successfully obtaining UK AID Direct funding for 3-year project in Ethiopia to train rural health workers using mobile technologies
  • Technical development of OppiaMobile learning platform
  • Responsible for company and project budgeting and finances
  • Liaison and collaboration with NGOs and commercial organizations for partnership and project development

2010-2012
IT and eLearning Project Manager
Universidad de Alcalá, Spain

Advising on and managing the implementation and development of new technologies for rural health workers - part of a joint PhD programme between Alcalá, Mekelle and Maastricht Universities

2008-2010
IT and eLearning Advisor
Mekelle University, Ethiopia

Through a Voluntary Services Overseas placement, managing the implementation of elearning in a challenging environment. Advising on the development of IT infrastructure and training local staff to ensure sustainability.

2025 - present
University of Leeds, UK
  • Selected modules: Machine Learning, Deep Learning,  Data Mining & Text Analytics, Cloud Computing, Algorithms

1996 – 1997
Postgraduate Diploma - Software Development
Leeds Metropolitan University, UK
1991 – 1994
BSc Hons Degree - Mathematics
University of Leeds, UK
2017
Medhanyie AA, Spigt M, Yebyo H, Little A, Tadesse K, Dinant GJ, Blanco R

Int J Med Inform. 2017 May;101:9-14. doi: 10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2017.01.016. Epub 2017 Jan 24

2015
mPowering Frontline Health Workers, sponsored by Qualcomm

This report shares an initial blueprint to create a scalable, locally sustainable, end-to-end content distribution process that uses mobile technology to provide frontline health workers access to relevant health content.

2013
Little A, Medhanyie A, Yebyo H, Spigt M, Dinant G-J, et al. (2013)

PLoS ONE 8(10): e77563. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.00775