Daniel Mekuriaw
About Daniel Mekuriaw
Daniel Mekuriaw serves as the Lead Undergraduate Learning Assistant for Introduction to Statistics and Data Science at Yale University and has a background in software engineering from his internships at Microsoft. He is also the founder and manager of Fanos College Application Assistance and has held various roles in technology and leadership at Yale University.
Work at Yale University
Daniel Mekuriaw has held multiple positions at Yale University, contributing to various departments and initiatives. He served as an Undergraduate Technology Assistant in 2021 for four months, where he supported technology-related tasks. In 2022, he worked as an Undergraduate Learning Assistant for the course Introduction to Statistics and Data Science (S&DS 106) for three months. He continued in this role in 2023, now as the Lead Undergraduate Learning Assistant for the same course. Additionally, he was involved with the Yale Machine Learning group as an NLP Team Member from 2020 to 2021 and provided IT support at the MacMillan Center from 2022 to 2023. His involvement in the Yale Ethiopian and Eritrean Student Association as Co-President from 2022 to 2023 further highlights his leadership within the university community.
Experience at Microsoft
Daniel Mekuriaw completed two internships at Microsoft, gaining valuable experience in software engineering. His first internship in 2022 lasted for 12 weeks, during which he worked on a large code base and developed impactful features. In 2023, he returned to Microsoft for another three-month internship. Currently, he is positioned as an Incoming Software Engineer (SWE) in Redmond, Washington, where he is expected to apply his technical skills and knowledge in a professional setting. His experiences at Microsoft have allowed him to enhance both his technical and interpersonal skills by collaborating with experienced colleagues.
Educational Background
Daniel Mekuriaw studied at Yale University, where he pursued dual degrees in Statistics & Data Science and Computer Science, earning a Bachelor of Arts (BA) and a Bachelor of Science (BS) from 2020 to 2024. His education included participation in the Yale Young Global Scholars program in 2019, focusing on Artificial Intelligence. Prior to attending Yale, he graduated with an International Baccalaureate Diploma from the International Community School of Addis Ababa from 2016 to 2020. This educational foundation has equipped him with a strong analytical and technical skill set.
Leadership and Community Involvement
Daniel Mekuriaw has demonstrated leadership and community engagement through various roles. He co-presided over the Yale Ethiopian and Eritrean Student Association from 2022 to 2023, fostering community among students of Ethiopian and Eritrean descent. Additionally, he founded and managed Fanos College Application Assistance in 2019, providing support to students navigating the college application process. His involvement in these organizations reflects his commitment to supporting peers and enhancing the student experience at Yale.