Mequanent Wondimu

Experience

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  Ministry of Education — Ethiopia

  Aug 2010 - Jan 2011

  Information Technology Instructor

  • Teach, train and assess students and other client groups in basic ICT skills.• Tutor and manage one or more courses or groups of students.• Develop ICT programmers contextualized to vocational subjects.• Ensure that the programme of study complies with current validation requirements.• Counsel students and maintain discipline as required.• Participate in demonstrations and practical activities with students and trainee.• Ensure that all learners, customers and clients receive exemplary service Show less

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  Ethiopian Revenues and Customs Authority

  Feb 2011 - Dec 2014

  • Primary duties included installing and configuring Windows Servers.• Added, maintained and removed objects within Active Directory.• Utilized problem solving and troubleshooting abilities to resolve any major issues.• Diagnoses printer problems and disassembles and repairs printers and another clientand server hardware.• Manages incidents, problems and root cause analysis of SIGTAS, ASCUDA++,Enterprise applications, LAN/WAN networks and ICT security.• Hands-on support, analyze incidents, problems and assists in implementing solution• Install and Administer Windows Server 2012 (DHCP, DNS, AD DS Installationand Configurations and Over 300 User accounts in Active Directory).• Designs and develops training programs for staff including instructional objectives.• Support and maintain servers and backups.• Shared knowledge with new recruits. Show less • Manage and Administer Windows XP, Windows 7, windows 8 and Ubuntu/Linux.• Support and maintain servers.• Proactively identify issues and take preventative action to all Applications.• Hands-on support, analyze incidents, problems and assists in implementing solution.• Support SIGTAS (Standard Integrated governmental tax Administration System)systems, ASCUDA++ (Automated Customs Data), enterprise applications,LAN/WAN networks.• Shared knowledge with new recruits.• Diagnoses Computer problems and disassembles and repairs printers and anotherclient and printer hardware.• Utilized problem solving and troubleshooting abilities to resolve any major issuesand Antivirus Installation and Configurations Show less

  • System and Network Engineer

    Jan 2013 - Dec 2014

  • Junior System Support Engineer

    Feb 2011 - Dec 2012
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  Ethiopian Trading Enterprise

  Jan 2015 - Dec 2017

  Senior ICT Specialist

  • Manage and Administer SQL Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 and User accountsin Active Directory.• Manage and Administer workstations, laptops, printer and Other ICT officeequipment’s.• Support and maintain servers and backups.• Manages incidents, problems and root cause analysis of ERP systems, enterpriseapplications, LAN/WAN networks, ICT security and telecommunications.• Troubleshoot and diagnose wide range of client/server software systems and resolvevarious network and database issues.• Proactively identify issues and take preventative action to ensure ALLE businesscontinuity.• Diagnoses printer problems and disassembles and repairs printers and another clientand server hardware.• Researches, evaluates, recommends, and initiates the acquisition of end user devices.• Maintains accurate reporting of work performed using SMB-level ticket trackingsystems, such as Spice works help desk management tools.• Data Center Configurations and Installation (DHCP, DNS, AD DS, Proxy Server,Firewall, antivirus) Show less

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  Peerage Technologies Plc

  Jan 2015 - now

  • Effectively manages the human resources of the organization according toauthorized personnel policies and procedures.• Oversee day-to-day operation of the company.• Oversees design, marketing, promotion, delivery and quality of programs, productsand services.• Provide inspired leadership company wide.• Develop and implement operational policies and a strategic plan.• Act as the primary spokesperson for the company.• Develop the company’s culture and overall company vision.• Oversee the company’s fiscal activity, including budgeting, reporting, and auditing.• Assure all legal and regulatory documents are filed and monitor compliance withlaws and regulations.• Build alliances and partnerships with other organizations.• Oversees fundraising planning and implementation. Show less • Ensure that new deployments are handed over to the Network Operations Centre.• Perform Project Management roles for System, Network & Infrastructure projects.• Assures the organization and its mission, programs, products and services areconsistently presented in strong, positive image to relevant stakeholders.• Create an environment that promotes great performance and positive morale.• Work with senior stakeholders, chief financial officer, chief information officer, andother executives.• Identify and address problems and opportunities for the company.• Determine operational feasibility by evaluating analysis, problem definition,requirements, solution development and proposed solutions• Make informed decisions quickly and taking ownership of services and applicationsat scale• Understand business needs and know how to create the tools to manage them• Write and maintain technical implementation documentation. Show less • Develop System solutions by studying information needs; conferring with users;studying systems flow, data usage and work processes; investigating problem areas;following the System development lifecycle• Prepare and install solutions by determining and designing system specifications,standards and programming• Protect operations by keeping information confidential and Provide information bycollecting, analyzing and summarizing development and service issues• Support and develop System engineers by providing advice, coaching andeducational opportunities• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, collaborate with team to brainstorm andcreate new products• Work collaboratively with others to achieve goals• Be a persistent, creative problem solver and remain cool and effective in a crisis• Provide escalation support for deployed infrastructure as needed.• Provide coaching, leadership and technical expertise for other System Engineers. Show less

  • Chief Executive Officer

    Nov 2022 - now

  • Chief Technology Officer

    Dec 2018 - Nov 2022

  • Senior Software Engineer

    Jan 2015 - Dec 2018
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  Ethiopian Trade Business Corporation

  Dec 2017 - Jan 2021

  Regional ICT Supervisor

  • Manage and Administer Regional SQL Server 2014, Windows Server 2012 and Useraccounts in Active Directory.• Support and maintain regional servers and backups.• Manages Regional incidents, problems and root cause analysis of ERP systems.• Proactively identify issues and take preventative action to ensure Corporationbusiness continuity.• Designs and develops training programs for Corporation staff.• Researches, evaluates, recommends, and initiates the acquisition of end user devices.• Maintains accurate reporting of work performed using SMB-level ticket tracking.• Ability to use various methods, procedures, and techniques used in implementing,maintaining, and fine-tuning hardware, software, communications and databases.• TCP/IP configuration and administration of VPN for all upcoming Country.• Data Center Configurations and Installation (DHCP, DNS, AD DS, Proxy Server,Firewall, antivirus) Show less