Denamo Markos
Denamo Markos

Hawassa, Ethiopia

Software Development & Machine Learning
Hawassa, Ethiopia
3+ years

Tech-savvy missionary using code and algorithms to advance the gospel in digital spaces.

Denamo Markos grew up in Hawassa, where a love for computers and games sparked his lifelong passion for technology. He graduated with Great Distinction in Software Engineering from Addis Ababa University, and further sharpened his skills in Data Science and Machine Learning through 10 Academy. While in high school, Denamo encountered the world of digital strategies and its role in ministry. This encounter—along with his participation in an Indigitous Hack event—ignited a passion to integrate faith with technology. During his university years, he interned with the Digital Strategies (DS) team, contributing to projects, hackathons, and innovation-focused missions. After graduation, he officially joined DS as a developer. Today, Denamo contributes to the Great Commission by building scalable software, experimenting with AI, and innovating new digital tools for gospel engagement. In his spare time, he enjoys football and gaming. His mission: to code for Christ and craft digital tools that make a spiritual impact.
Recent Updates

AI-Driven Tool for Discipleship

May 2025

Completed prototype of a natural language processing tool to assist in automated discipleship responses across our platforms.

MentorBot Upgrade

March 2025

Rolled out a new version of the DS chatbot with faster reply time and improved matching of mentees to mentors using ML algorithms.

Hackathon Contribution

January 2025

Served as lead developer and mentor during the national #hack4missions event focused on gospel tech solutions for high schools.

Support Needs

Monthly Support

$800/month

To continue serving full-time as a developer in the digital ministry

New Development Laptop

$1,500

To support machine learning and software build tasks efficiently

Online AI Tools Subscription

$400/year

To access key tools used in machine learning and NLP development

Prayer Requests
  • Wisdom and creativity for future projects
  • Balance between technical growth and spiritual depth
  • God's guidance in exploring new AI-based gospel tools
  • Provision for personal and ministry tech resources