Fentaw (B.) A.
Contract Specialist (NAVSEA)
Experience
Jan 2023 - Present
3 yearsUnited 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 yearsData 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 yearWashington, 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 yearsRemote
Remote Tax Expert
Intuit
- Prepare and review complex federal and state tax returns; advise clients on evolving regulatory requirements.
Jan 2010 - Dec 2013
4 yearsAddis 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
AdvancedEducation
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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