Fentaw (B.) A.

Contract Specialist (NAVSEA)

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Silver Spring, United States

Experience

Jan 2023 - Present
3 years
United States

Contract Specialist (NAVSEA)

U.S. Department of Defense

  • Lead cradle-to-grave acquisition for advanced torpedo and missile systems ensuring FAR/DFARS compliance.
  • Develop data-driven contracting strategies and risk assessments for multimillion-dollar defense programs.
  • Collaborate with legal, policy, and engineering teams on AI-enabled defense systems integration.
Jan 2021 - Present
5 years

Data Science Fellow

Springboard

  • Completed 600+ hours of mentored machine learning projects focused on algorithmic bias detection.
  • Mentor peers on model interpretability and ethical evaluation frameworks for applied ML systems.
Jan 2019 - Dec 2019
1 year
Washington, United States

Senior Tax Analyst

Block Advisors

  • Implemented advanced tax-planning systems and resolved multi-state audit inquiries for diverse clients.
Jan 2018 - Present
8 years
Remote

Remote Tax Expert

Intuit

  • Prepare and review complex federal and state tax returns; advise clients on evolving regulatory requirements.
Jan 2010 - Dec 2013
4 years
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Legal Aid Clinician

Addis Ababa University Human Rights Center

  • Conducted legal research, drafted briefs, and represented clients in civil and commercial law matters.

Summary

Multidisciplinary professional with 10+ years of experience across federal acquisition, private enterprise, and civic initiatives. Strong academic foundation in law, political science, international economic relations, technology, and business. Founder of Woglo Holdings, leading projects at the intersection of public systems, innovation, and social impact. Current research explores AI governance—how socio-technical infrastructures and institutional frameworks shape accountability and coordination in algorithmic systems.

  • AI Governance & Ethics
  • Technology & Law
  • Data Sovereignty & Algorithmic Accountability
  • Defense Procurement & Dual-use Technology
  • Political Economy and the Future of Society

Languages

English
Advanced

Education

Jan 2026 - Dec 2026

George Mason University, Antonin Scalia Law School

LL.M. in U.S. Law (Bar-Track) · U.S. Law · United States

Oct 2022 - Jun 2023

American University

M.A. · International Economic Relations, Quantitative Methods · United States

Oct 2019 - Jun 2019

University of the District of Columbia

B.A. · Political Science, Political Economy · United States

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

DAWIA Contracting Level I (FAR/DFARS)

Enrolled Agent (IRS)

U.S.

International Taxation

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