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Makida Teshome

@makidateshome

I am an IT Manager and digital transformation leader, delivering business value through technology, innovation, and strategic partnerships.

Ethiopia

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What I'm looking for

I seek a dynamic role in a collaborative environment that fosters innovation and growth.

I am an IT Business Partner with 15+ years of experience leading digital transformation, ERP implementations, IT service delivery, and business process optimization across multinational organizations. I have successfully delivered large-scale technology initiatives, including Microsoft Dynamics 365 deployments, automation programs, cybersecurity and compliance projects, and enterprise modernization initiatives. Known for strong stakeholder engagement and cross-functional leadership, I help organizations leverage technology to improve efficiency, drive growth, and create measurable business value.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

IT Business Partner

Current

Coca Cola Beverages Africa - Ethiopia

Jun 2025 - Present (1 year 1 month)

• Business – IT Strategy Alignment
• Digital Transformation & Process Optimization
• IT Demand & Portfolio Management
• Executive & Stakeholder Engagement
• Vendor & SLA Management (Outsourced IT)
• IT Financial Management & Cost Governance
• IT Risk, Controls & Compliance (ITGC)
• Service Management & Operational Escalation

IT Service Delivery Manager

Coca Cola Beverages Africa - Ethiopia

Jun 2023 - May 2025 (1 year 11 months)

Led a team of 4 IT professionals providing technological support for over 1000 users. Managed the network upgrading and maintenance of the network system working in tandem with external vendors. Oversaw the delivery of local change requests and management of Service Delivery team.

IT Service Management Maintenance Vendor Management

Employee Experience Lead

Diageo

Mar 2019 - Present (7 years 4 months)

Led a team of 7 IT professionals providing technological support for over 300 users. Managed the network upgrading and maintenance of the network system working in tandem with external vendors. Ensured full compliance to Diageo's controls and compliance agenda, including Cyber Security.

IT Support Network Management Service Delivery Quip Box

Senior Technical Consultant

Techno Brain IT Solutions PLC

Sep 2015 - Present (10 years 10 months)

Led the development and roll out of the Integrated Financial Management Information System across 125 federal sites in Ethiopia. Created Oracle Report Development using Oracle report developer 10g On the financials and custom cash flow sub module of Oracle E-Business Suite. Spearheaded the System Integration of Oracle E-Business Suit Accounts Payable Module.

E Business Suite System Integration ETL Technical Consulting

Senior Technical Consultant

Transnational Computer Technology (TCT)

Jun 2010 - Present (16 years 1 month)

Consulted on a 21 Million USD World Bank Pilot Project roll out of Oracle E-Business suite Applications for 7 Ministry offices across Ethiopia and 15 Million USD Pilot project across Kenya. Led the Development and Customization of Database objects using oracle Database 11G SQL and PL/SQL Programing. Managed the task of Upgrading Oracle E-Business Suit from R11i to R 12.1.3.

E Business Suite SQL Pl SQL Oracle Workflow Builder