Biniam Mekonnen
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Ed W.
Biniam is one of the most dedicated and self-sufficient professionals I have ever had the pleasure of working with. Their ease in absorbing knowledge and acting on complex projects are unique. Biniam was one of those responsible for restructuring the IaaS process in our infrastructure, adding value and quality to the company. I recommend Biniam for any initiative and project, he is an excellent professional and a dear friend.
Ed W.
Biniam is one of the most dedicated and self-sufficient professionals I have ever had the pleasure of working with. Their ease in absorbing knowledge and acting on complex projects are unique. Biniam was one of those responsible for restructuring the IaaS process in our infrastructure, adding value and quality to the company. I recommend Biniam for any initiative and project, he is an excellent professional and a dear friend.
Ed W.
Biniam is one of the most dedicated and self-sufficient professionals I have ever had the pleasure of working with. Their ease in absorbing knowledge and acting on complex projects are unique. Biniam was one of those responsible for restructuring the IaaS process in our infrastructure, adding value and quality to the company. I recommend Biniam for any initiative and project, he is an excellent professional and a dear friend.
Ed W.
Biniam is one of the most dedicated and self-sufficient professionals I have ever had the pleasure of working with. Their ease in absorbing knowledge and acting on complex projects are unique. Biniam was one of those responsible for restructuring the IaaS process in our infrastructure, adding value and quality to the company. I recommend Biniam for any initiative and project, he is an excellent professional and a dear friend.
Credentials
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ITIL Foundation Certified in IT Service Management
AXELOS Global Best PracticeApr, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
Red HatSep, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation
Red HatSep, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate
Microsoft Azure Certification ExamsSep, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
Red HatMay, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Cisco Certified Network Associate Routing and Switching (CCNA Routing and Switching)
Cisco
Experience
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ReadyMode
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Canada
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Linux System Administrator
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Oct 2022 - Present
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Artificial Intelligence Center (AIC)
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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Director, Data Center Division
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Jan 2021 - Present
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Best Buy Canada
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Canada
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Linux Infrastructure Administrator IV
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Sep 2019 - Feb 2021
• Take part in project meetings and provide technical expertise on matters relating to the *nix infrastructure requirements and best practices, producing technical documents and implementing project requirements • Provide operational support with an emphasis on task automation, including deployment maintenance , orchestrating and monitoring systems as well as researching, testing and implementing new systems and technologies • Act as a Level 3 escalation point for emergent issues and define and lead problem resolution workflows for Unix related service desk items • Contribute clear and concise environment and change documentation as well as standard operating practice documents (SOP’s) to the infrastructure platform body of knowledge • Work within the ITIL framework • Take part in strategic management of the department, leveraging your significant technical expertise to assist in the definition of department vision and mission
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Scotiabank
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Canada
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Banking
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700 & Above Employee
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System Support Analyst
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Mar 2019 - Sep 2019
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Africa Center of Execellence for Watere Management
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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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ICT Specialist
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May 2017 - Aug 2018
● Implementation of ICT strategies and introduction/implementation of new technologies, system design development and maintenance; ● Ensure secure, reliable and effective network facilities also in and provide advisory support on systems for business continuity ● Manages hardware and software packages and efficient networks administration; ● ICT infrastructure budgeting, procurement and asset control; ● Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing. ● provide technical support to a business or an organization's employees ● Identify, design, develop, implement, and maintain solutions for ACEWM technical components and implemented projects including areas of: E-Learning Systems, Digital Repository, ERP System, and Helpdesk System. ● Conduct outreach to and training activities for ACEWM staff and students on various aspects of ICT solutions
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XOKA
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Ethiopia
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Manager
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Nov 2015 - Aug 2018
● Coordinating internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects ● Ensuring that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget ● Ensuring resource availability and allocation ● Developing project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility ● Develop a detailed project plan to track progress ● Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs ● Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques ● Report and escalate to management as needed ● Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders ● Perform risk management to minimize project risks ● Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors ● Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
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EAS
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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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IT Consultant
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Jan 2016 - Jul 2018
- liaising with staff at all levels when need of support; -defining software, hardware and network requirements; -analysing IT requirements within companies and giving independent and objective advice on theuse of IT; -developing agreed solutions and implementing new systems; -presenting solutions in written or oral reports; -helping staffs with change-management activities; -purchasing systems where appropriate; -designing, testing, installing and monitoring new systems; -preparing documentation and presenting progress reports to customers; -organising training for EAS staff; -being involved in developing new IT projects and technologies
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Horn of Africa Regional Environment Centre and Network
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Ethiopia
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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IT Section Head
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Jun 2012 - Oct 2015
● Lead The Organization IT Team to ensure that the daily activities of the Centre are smooth and efficient. ● Administer, configure and maintain HoA-REC&N LAN, WLAN and WAN● Administer the organization ERP systems i.e. SAP, HR Management System, Monitoring and Evaluation System, VMS and Payroll System● Coordinated the preparation of blue print of Financial and Procurement modules of SAP Business One● Coordinated the implementation, Configuration and Customization SAP Business One System Based on Business Blueprint Document, on HoAREC side. ● Develop and enforce IT policies including Internet and Email Policy, Software Usage Policy and Hardware Usage Policy to be used by the Centre staff and guests● Facilitate training for core user and End user staff ● Lead the HoAREC’s team in testing the system ● Give support for HoA-REC&N staff in using SAP● Query reports based on donor and other stakeholders’ requirements using Crystal Reports ● Give SAP trainings for newly recruited Finance and Procurement Staff● Install SAP client of user machines● Configure and take backup of SAP database● Administer the organization Digital Repository and Library Management System● Administer the Knowledge Management System● Give evaluations, recommendations and decisions on the procurement of IT equipment● Administer the organization Antivirus and Anti-Spam server ● Create and manage Backup and Disaster Recovery policy and procedures ● Supervise backup of File, database and Operating system of the workstation computers
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Webmaster
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Nov 2008 - May 2012
● Provide training to HoA-REC&N staff on IT application and relevant technologies including Applications, Internet, E-mail and Intranet usage● Supervise and Administer the organization Website● Developed Intranet that is being used as a document management and resource sharing● Build and support infrastructure for efficient content management ● Manage and Administer the HoA-REC Mail Server● Provide IT equipment and necessary accounts (Email, ERP system) to new staffs of the Centre.● Provide IT support in conferences, workshops or meetings● To monitor and maintain computers found in the organization
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Education
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Humber College
Certficate, IT Infrastructure Management Bridging Program -
HiLCoE School of Computer Science and Technology
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Computer Sciences