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Tesfalem Fekadu

@tesfalemfekadu

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Experienced infrastructure and cybersecurity leader specializing in data center engineering and secure operations.

Ethiopia

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles leading infrastructure and cybersecurity programs where I can design resilient data centers, lead SOC/NOC operations, mentor teams, and drive secure, compliant architectures in mission-critical environments.

I am an infrastructure and cybersecurity leader with over 16 years' experience designing and operating enterprise data centers and secure digital services for government and financial institutions.

I have led SOC/NOC operations, vulnerability assessments, secure software deployment, and tiered data center design (Tier I–IV), delivering resilience, compliance, and operational excellence.

I combine electrical and IT systems expertise with project and technical management, driving cross-functional teams to implement secure architectures, disaster recovery, and high-availability infrastructure.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Data Center & Infrastructure Lead

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Government & Financial Institutions

Designed and managed enterprise tiered data centers and critical infrastructure for government and financial institutions, ensuring high availability and operational resilience. Led cross-functional implementation teams and improved physical and electrical system integration for disaster recovery and continuity.

Power & Cooling Access Control Disaster Recovery Tiered Data Centers Operational Management

Cybersecurity & IT Infrastructure Consultant

Government & Financial Institutions

Managed SOC/NOC operations and conducted vulnerability assessments for critical systems, leading system hardening and secure software deployment projects to reduce risk and ensure regulatory compliance. Coordinated cross-functional teams to implement advanced security controls.

Vulnerability Assessment Incident Response SIEM System Hardening Network Security Secure Implementation & Compliance

IT & Electrical Systems Specialist

Government & Financial Institutions

Maintained electrical and network systems for high-availability infrastructure, implementing redundancy, backup systems, and integrations to optimize data center efficiency and reliability. Supported operational safety systems including fire, power, and cooling.

Electrical Systems Maintaining Networks Redundancy Backup Power Systems Cooling Systems

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Rift Valley University

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

2013 - 2017

Bachelor of Computer Science covering programming, computer graphics & AI, systems analysis, networking, web development, and project management.

Universal College of Technology

Diploma, Electrical Engineering

2008 - 2009

Diploma in Electrical Engineering focused on building wiring, industrial drives, power electronics, motors, and basic web development.

Addis Ababa University, Institute of Technology

Master of Science, Cybersecurity (Network & System Security)

MSc in Cybersecurity with a specialization in Network and System Security covering network/system security, applied cryptography, secure software development, and cybersecurity governance.

Hope Enterprise TVET Center

Certificate, Electricity & Electronics

2006 - 2008

2nd Level Certificate in Electricity & Electronics covering basic electronics, building installation, auto-electric, refrigeration & AC maintenance, and industrial wiring.