Martha Sentayehu is a highly accomplished statistician and educator with over three decades of experience in the field of statistics and applied research. With a career that spans teaching, research, and leadership, Martha has made significant contributions to academic and corporate environments. She served in various leadership roles at Addis Ababa University (AAU), including teaching and conducting research in the Department of Statistics and holding an administrative position as Assistant Dean of the Faculty of Science.
In addition to her academic tenure, Martha’s expertise also extended to the private sector, where she worked as the Managing Director of BetCom PLC. Throughout her career, she has been dedicated to advancing the field of statistics and contributing to organizational development. Now retired, Martha continues to reflect on her career’s impact while enjoying her post-retirement life.
Education
M.Sc. in Applied Statistics
Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia (1986)
B.Sc. in Statistics
Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia (1982)
Professional Experience
Current: Retired
Martha is now retired after a distinguished career in both academia and the corporate sector, reflecting on her contributions to the fields of statistics and education.
Teaching and Research | Department of Statistics, Faculty of Science, AAU
1982 – 2015 | Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
Martha served as a faculty member in the Department of Statistics, where she taught and conducted research for over three decades. Her work greatly contributed to the academic development of students in the field of statistics
Assistant Dean | Faculty of Science, AAU
2 Years | Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
Martha held the position of Assistant Dean, contributing to the administrative leadership of the Faculty of Science and overseeing academic operations within the faculty.
Managing Director | BetCom PLC
3 Years | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Martha led BetCom PLC as the Managing Director, where she played a key role in the strategic management and growth of the company, leveraging her skills in statistics and business management.
Key Areas of Expertise
🍃 Statistics and Applied Research: Extensive experience in teaching and conducting research in statistics, with a focus on applied statistics.
🍃 Academic Leadership: Proven leadership as an Assistant Dean, overseeing academic programs and faculty management.
🍃 Corporate Leadership: Experience in managing and growing a business, particularly in a managerial capacity at BetCom PLC.
🍃 Teaching and Mentorship: Longstanding career in educating students at both undergraduate and graduate levels in statistics.