Here are list of founding and member staffs. They are graduates of various engineering and science fields, nearly 80% have MSc & 20% at PhD level; all with profound professional experience.
Alemayehu Dubale(PhD)
Senior Chemist
Education:
- B.Ed: Chemistry, 2005, Bahir Dar University
- MS: Inorganic Chemistry, 2010, Addis Ababa University
- PhD: Applied Chemistry and Nanotechnology, 2018, NTUST (Taiwan)
Experience:
- Researcher and specialist on synthesis and Characterization of ‘Applied Chemistry and Nanomaterials for energy conversion and sensors’,
- Research and publication on Nano electro-catalytic material for energy conversion technology
- Served as a lecturer, department head and team leader at Governmental Universities,
- Served as an adviser for undergraduate and Post Graduate students
Alemtsehay Tewachew
Management Officer
Education:
- BSc in Management, 2009
- MSc in Business Management, 2019
Experience:
- Senior Export Relationship Manager in HORA Trading plc. Since June 07, 2018, to date
- Import, Export and Marketing Manager in Mulugeta Mekonen Import Export Company from November 11, 2013, to May 8, 2018
- Training and Development Officer in City Administration of Addis Ababa, Arada SubCity, since January 11, 2011, to September 11, 2012
- Plan, Evaluation and Follow up an officer in Amhara Region W/Gojjam Police Commission
Bureau from, November 26, 2009, to November 10, 2010
Bezaalem Abebe
Computer/IT Expert
Education:
- BSc in Computer science, 2010
- MSc in Computer Science, 2019
Experience:
- Acting Chief Application Systems Management, at National Bank
- Senior Application System Management, at National Bank
- Application Management Officer, at National Bank
- Acting core Banking, swift management officer, at National Bank
- Assistant core Banking, Swift officer, at National Bank
- Junior user support and help Desk, at National Bank
Eleyas Tadese
Senior Architect
Education:
- BSc Degree in Architectural Engineering, Arba Minch University, 2009
Experience:
- Head, Architectural Department at MGM Consult PLC with a title of Practicing Professional Architect
Full Design, review, and Supervision Works, Ethiopia:
- Raya Brewery Factory, Maichew, Tigray
- Samily FGlass Factory, Debre Berehan
- Zelaki Aluminium Factory, Mekelle
- Ara Shoe Factory, Addis Ababa
- Noble Tomato Factory, Tigray
- Eight(8) Office and Mixed-use buildings
- Three (3) complex hotels
- Two(2) Governmental University extensions
- Two (2) condominium sites
Eyerusalem Girum
Management Expert
Education:
- BSc in Management, 2009
Experience:
- Shipping Officer, at Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics Enterprise
- Archive and Documentation Officer, at Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics Enterprise
- Land Administration Legal Officer, at Addis Ababa City Administration Lafto Subcity
- Finance Officer, at Amhara Road Authority
- Purchaser, at Mojana Wodera Woreda Finance Office, Amhara Region
Getenesh Kassahun
Educator & Entrepreneur
Education:
- BSc in applied civics and ethical studies, 2011
Experience:
- Teacher
- Manage embroidery startup
Habtamu Shiferaw
Civil/Hydraulics Engineer
Education:
- BSc in hydraulics engineering, 2009
Experience:
- General Manager, Finot Engineering PLC, since 2019
- Engineering advising for various organizations
- Project coordinator at Head office level, BERMOG Construction, 3 years
- Project Manager at BERMOG Construction, 2 years
- Construction Engineer, Yemane Girmay GC, 2 years
- Site Engineer at Ethiopian Water Works Enterprise, 2010.
Hailu Tesfaye
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Henok Fekadu
Policy Advisor, Statistician
Education:
- BSc, Statistics, 2010
Experience:
- Land Management and development Advisor, at Addis Ababa City Administration, Lafto Subcity
- Tenure Administration Desk Head, at Addis Ababa City Administration, Lafto Subcity
- Data and Documentation Team Leader in Land Banking and Transfer office as Lease officer, at Addis Ababa City Administration, Lafto Subcity
- Tenure and Building Permit Office Head, at Addis Ababa City Administration, Lafto Subcity
- Solid Waste Management Coordinator, at Addis Ababa City Administration, Lafto Subcity
Lidya Debebe
Management Officer
Education:
- BSc in Management, 2009
- MSc Management, 2014
Experience:
- Management Officer, Ethiopian Federal Customs and Revenues Authority, since 2009
Muluneh Ayalew
Senior Economist
Education:
- MSc in Economics, USA
Experience:
- 02/2020-, Deputy General Manager, Buna Int. Bank SC.
- 01/2014-02/202: Director for Monetary and Financial Analysis Directorate, National Bank of Ethiopia
- 04/2011-01/2014, Acting Senior Research Officer, Monetary and Financial Analysis Directorate, National Bank of Ethiopia
- 01/2009-04/2011, Research Officer, Monetary and Financial Analysis Directorate, National Bank of Ethiopia
- 03/2003-01/2009, Junior Research Officer, Economic Research and Monetary Policy Directorate, National Bank of Ethiopia
Saba Yimer
Electrical Engineer
Education:
- BSc, Electrical Engineering, 2009
Experience:
- 2009-2012: Tigray Mine and Energy office, Bioenergy expansion project
- 2012-now: Electrical Engineer I-IV (progressive), Ethiopian Construction Design and Supervision Works Corporation
Shewaye Temesgen (PhD)
Senior Chemist
Education:
- BSc, Chemistry, Arba Minch University, 2009
- MSc, Inorganic Chemistry, Addis Ababa University, 2014
- PhD, Material science and Engineering, 2019, Taiwan
Experience:
- Lecturer, Governmental Universities
- Researching and publications on material composition and technology on different engineering materials
- Researcher and specialist on Material Science
- Advising experience for undergraduate and Post Graduate students
Sority Mengistu
Civil Engineer
Education:
- BSc, Civil Engineering, 2016
Experience:
- Working as Infrastructural and Urban Planning Engineer, at Yeka Sub-city
- Worked as Site Engineer for 1 year at Girma Construction PLC
- Worked as Technology Transfer officer in Yeka Sub City Small Scale Enterprises for 2 years
Tadege Mihretu (PhD)
Electrical and Telecom Engineer
Education:
- BSc: Electrical Engineering, 2009, Ethiopia
- MTech: microelectronics, 2011, Ethiopia
- MSc: Telecommunication Engineering, 2016, Italy
- PhD: University of Catalonia (UPC), 2023, Spain.
Experience:
- 2012: Founded Tadom Technology Solutions,
- 2009-2011: Electrical Engineer at Ethio Telecom,
- 2012-2013: Network Specialist at Ethio Telecom,
- 2016: Intern Researcher at TNO, Netherlands.
- 2017: Hardware Engineer at Halless Srl, Italy,
- 2017-23: Researcher at the National University of Athens, Greece (EU Commission project),
- 2023-now: Cloud system engineer, Dropbox, Greece
- Involved in various projects (incl. managerial posts),
- Contact: tadegem.ayenew@gmail.com
Tadesse Mekonnin
Senior Chemist
Education:
- BSc: applied chemistry, 2009
- MSc, chemical engineering, AAU
- MSc: Chemistry, 2022, Japan
Experience:
- 2018-now: Technology Head of Raw material specification and Compounding, Horizon Addis Tyre Manufacturing
- 2016-2018: Compounding Technologist Team Leader, Horizon Addis Tyre Manufacturing
- 2012-2016: Tyre Technologist, Horizon Addis Tyre Manufacturing
- 2010-2012: Production Supervisor in Nazret Soap and Edible Oil Factory
Tesfaye Gontie (PhD Cand.)
Mechanical Engineer
Education:
- 2010: Bsc. in Mechanical Engineering, AMU
- 2015: Msc. in Mechanical Design Engineering, AAU
- 2022: PhD candidate, Addis Ababa University
Experience:
- 2011: Graduate Assistant, Arba Minch University
- 2013: Assistant lecturer, Arba Minch University
- 2013-2017: Lecture at Debre Berhan University
- 2017-now: Lecturer at Addis Ababa University
Yibeltal Abiye (PhD Cand.)
Mechanical Engineer
- BSc, Mechanical Engineering, 2009, Arba Minch University
- MSc, Thermal Engineering, 2012, Addis Ababa University
- PhD candidate, since 2019, Addis Ababa University
- Technical advisor for manufacturing industries (Tea and sugar industries), 4 years
- Research on Renewable alternative energy sources [solar and Wind], and energy management systems
- Mizan-Tepi University Senate member, 4 years
- Technical Team Leader of Mizan Tepi University, 5 years
- Team Leader in the installation of Cooling Rooms (Cooling System) of Mizan-Tepi University student’s cafeteria
- Designing and installation of different solar System projects
- Lecturer for 8 years at Mizan-Tepi University
- Dean, College of Engineering and Technology, 3 years at Mizan-Tepi University
- Director, University-Industry Linkage for 1 year at Mizan-Tepi University
Yigezu Bantirga
Mechanical Engineer
Education:
- BSc: Mechanical engineering, 2009 Arba Minch University
- MSc: Mechanical Design, 2013, Addis Ababa University
Experience:
- 2009- 2012: Lecturer at Aksum University
- 2014- 2022: Lecturer at Dessie University (Kombolcha)
- 2014- 2016: Dean in KIT (Kombolcha)
- 2015-2018: Research Head in KiOT (Kmobolcha)
- 2018-2019: Home grown postgraduate project coordinator
- 2019-2016: Export value chain excellence project member in Kombolcha Textile Share company,
- 2016- : Lecturer, Agricultural machinery design advisory in Kombolcha