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About: Public Health Data Management and Surveillance Specialist with over 15+ years of experience in epidemiology, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance, and health information systems within national and international contexts. Currently serving as Senior AMR Surveillance Data Manager at the Ethiopian Public Health Institute, leading the integration of WHONET, DHIS2, and other laboratory information systems to ensure high-quality, timely AMR data reporting to WHO GLASS. Skilled in designing and implementing surveillance tools, harmonizing data collection protocols, and conducting advanced statistical and epidemiological analyses using R, Stata, SPSS, and Python. Proficient in transforming complex datasets into actionable insights through dashboards, GIS mapping, and visual analytics to guide public health policy and interventions. Experienced in capacity building, having trained national focal points, laboratory personnel, and surveillance teams in AMR data management, quality assurance, and outbreak response. Dedicated to advancing global health security through data-driven strategies, cross-sectoral collaboration, and strengthening laboratory and surveillance networks to combat AMR in line with One Health principles.