Biography

Kalkidan Derese’s journey began in Addis Ababa in 2003. She is the first child in her family and grew up in a large family known for being kind, hardworking, and strong. Being the first child helped her develop a strong sense of responsibility, care, and determination from an early age.

Her educational journey took her from Birabiro, where she spent much of her childhood, to Seattle School, Black Forest Preparatory School, and Indiana High School. Throughout her education, Kalkidan developed a strong love for mathematics and learning. Her passion for technology and problem-solving eventually led her to pursue higher education.

She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Debre Berhan University, building a strong foundation for her future career. After completing her education, Kalkidan gained valuable professional experience by working in customer service for eight months.

During this time, she developed strong communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and people skills. This experience strengthened her ability to understand customers’ needs and provide helpful and respectful service.

Kalkidan is naturally a quiet and calm person. However, when she finds people she feels comfortable and connected with, her personality becomes much more lively, expressive, and energetic. She enjoys meaningful relationships and has a warm and friendly side that comes out around the people she trusts and loves.

Today, Kalkidan is a hardworking, compassionate, and strong-minded person. She loves people, values meaningful relationships, and continues to move forward with determination and confidence. Her journey is a story of family, education, perseverance, professional growth, strength, and a commitment to building a better future.