Samrawit Tekele
@samrawittekele
Results-driven Senior IT Specialist with over 10 years of experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a results-driven Senior IT Specialist with over 10 years of experience in IT Operations and Telecom System Domains. My career has been marked by a proven success in managing 24/7 NOC environments, ensuring minimal downtime, and enhancing system performance through effective incident resolution and operational reporting. I thrive in high-pressure situations, leading cross-functional teams to implement technical solutions that align with business goals and enhance customer experience.
Throughout my career, I have developed a strong proficiency in various programming and scripting languages, including C#, Python, and Shell. My expertise extends to cloud technologies and automation, utilizing tools like Kubernetes, Docker, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure to drive operational efficiency. I have a solid background in database management with MySQL, Oracle, and PostgreSQL, and I am adept at creating monitoring dashboards and optimization strategies that improve system performance.
As a Senior Specialist at Safaricom Telecommunications, I oversee IT network operations, lead incident investigations, and collaborate with development and security teams to ensure seamless service delivery. My commitment to continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement has been pivotal in minimizing service disruptions and achieving operational excellence.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Specialist - Operation Center
Safaricom Telecommunications
Jun 2022 - Present (3 years)
Managed and improved IT network operations in a 24/7 mission-critical environment, ensuring minimal downtime and rapid incident resolution. Provided BSS System Support for application stacks and integrations, leading incident investigations and root cause analyses. Developed automation scripts using Python and Shell to support deployment and monitoring of BSS Services.
Team Supervisor - Core Network
Information Network Security Administration
Feb 2020 - Jun 2022 (2 years 4 months)
Supervised National Secured Communication Network projects, ensuring performance targets and supporting the design of voice, data, and video communication systems. Demonstrated deep understanding of 3GPP protocols and API interfaces. Managed cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives.
Signal Analyst
Information Network Security Administration
Apr 2015 - Feb 2020 (4 years 10 months)
Developed new full signal spectrum and analysis platform software, analyzing, decoding, and optimizing signal transmission for telecommunications and IT networks. Designed and simulated wireless communication systems, applying advanced digital signal processing algorithms. Provided expertise in decoding GSM signals and optimizing network behavior.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Debre Markos University
Bachelor of Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Completed a comprehensive curriculum in electrical and computer engineering. Gained foundational knowledge in areas such as circuit design, digital systems, and software development.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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