Daniel Tadesse
Columbia,MD
Summary
Daniel Tadesse is a highly skilled Senior Developer with expertise in Agile Project Management, Custom Web Applications, Database Programming, Server-side Management, and E-commerce websites. He has a proven track record of successfully leading and implementing projects, such as the VLIR-UOS AMU-IUC Programme's Transversal Project, which improved the teaching and research process of AMU through ICT and library automation. Daniel's experience as a Director of IT at Alphabet showcases his strategic planning and leadership abilities, including managing a team of ICT units and overseeing procurement processes. As a Full Stack Developer, he has worked on various projects, including web app maintenance, deployment using Azure DevOps, and integration of i18n and chart visualizations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Leader
Arba Minch University
04.2017 - 09.2023
- Led the successful implementation of the VLIR-UOS AMU-IUC Programme's Transversal Project (P1), focused on improving the teaching and research process of AMU through the enhancement of ICT and library automation
- Developed and executed the strategic and annual work plan for the ICT Directorate, aligning it with Alphabet's overall goals and objectives
- Monitored and evaluated the implementation of the annual work plan, ensuring timely and effective execution of projects and initiatives
- Led a team of six campus-wide ICT units, providing guidance, support, and performance evaluations to unit leaders
- Managed the procurement process for various ICT projects, ensuring compliance with budgetary constraints and organizational requirements
- Approved bids and contracts for ICT projects, selecting reliable vendors and ensuring successful project execution
- Communicated complex ICT concepts to non-technical personnel in a clear and understandable manner
- Maintained consistency and clarity in all administrative processes, documentation, and reporting, avoiding technical jargon
- Reviewed and approved budget plans, ensuring accuracy and alignment with organizational goals and priorities
Project Leader
Arba Minch University
04.2017 - 09.2023
- Led the successful implementation of the VLIR-UOS AMU-IUC Programme's Transversal Project (P1), focused on improving the teaching and research process of AMU through the enhancement of ICT and library automation
- Developed and executed the strategic and annual work plan for the ICT Directorate, aligning it with Alphabet's overall goals and objectives
- Monitored and evaluated the implementation of the annual work plan, ensuring timely and effective execution of projects and initiatives
- Led a team of six campus-wide ICT units, providing guidance, support, and performance evaluations to unit leaders
- Managed the procurement process for various ICT projects, ensuring compliance with budgetary constraints and organizational requirements
- Approved bids and contracts for ICT projects, selecting reliable vendors and ensuring successful project execution
- Communicated complex ICT concepts to non-technical personnel in a clear and understandable manner
- Maintained consistency and clarity in all administrative processes, documentation, and reporting, avoiding technical jargon
- Reviewed and approved budget plans, ensuring accuracy and alignment with organizational goals and priorities
Director of AMU ICT
Arba Minch University
09.2014 - 08.2023
- Developed and executed the strategic and annual work plan for the ICT Directorate, aligning it with Alphabet's overall goals and objectives
- Monitored and evaluated the implementation of the annual work plan, ensuring timely and effective execution of projects and initiatives
- Led a team of six campus-wide ICT units, providing guidance, support, and performance evaluations to unit leaders
- Managed the procurement process for various ICT projects, ensuring compliance with budgetary constraints and organizational requirements
- Approved bids and contracts for ICT projects, selecting reliable vendors and ensuring successful project execution
- Communicated complex ICT concepts to non-technical personnel in a clear and understandable manner
- Maintained consistency and clarity in all administrative processes, documentation, and reporting, avoiding technical jargon
- Reviewed and approved budget plans, ensuring accuracy and alignment with organizational goals and priorities
Director of AMU ICT
Arba Minch University
09.2014 - 08.2023
- Developed and executed the strategic and annual work plan for the ICT Directorate, aligning it with Alphabet's overall goals and objectives
- Monitored and evaluated the implementation of the annual work plan, ensuring timely and effective execution of projects and initiatives
- Led a team of six campus-wide ICT units, providing guidance, support, and performance evaluations to unit leaders
- Managed the procurement process for various ICT projects, ensuring compliance with budgetary constraints and organizational requirements
- Approved bids and contracts for ICT projects, selecting reliable vendors and ensuring successful project execution
- Communicated complex ICT concepts to non-technical personnel in a clear and understandable manner
- Maintained consistency and clarity in all administrative processes, documentation, and reporting, avoiding technical jargon
- Reviewed and approved budget plans, ensuring accuracy and alignment with organizational goals and priorities
Education
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Applied Computer Science
Zegah Business College Addis ababa
01.2008
Skills
- Technical writing
- Social media management
- Coding
- Network configuration
- Hardware deployment
Websites
Work Authorization
Fully Work Authorized ∙ No Visa Sponsorship Required
Professional Development
- Maintained and updated a web application for PowerTrain, a company specializing in non-destructive testing (NDT) tools, ensuring its smooth operation and functionality. Utilized Azure DevOps pipelines and Releases to deploy applications, implementing deployment slots for improved staging and release management. Integrated internationalization (i18n) into the flagship web application, enabling multi-language support for a global user base. Developed interactive chart visualizations using Highcharts and implemented geo-analytics using Google Maps, enhancing data visualization and analysis capabilities. Built an offline HTML-based reporting system using jsdom, allowing users to generate reports without an internet connection. Designed and developed a dynamic analytics form builder for issue tracking, streamlining the process of capturing and analyzing data. Worked on PDF rendering using PSPDFKit and implemented 3D rendering using three.js, enhancing the visual experience and functionality of the applications. Participated in an integrated testing effort that resulted in a 20% reduction in bug reports, improving overall software quality and user experience. Implemented deployment pipelines to enable one-click builds, streamlining the software development and release process., Arba Minch University and IT & T addis ababa, Ethiopia, 01/2010
Timeline
Project Leader
Arba Minch University
04.2017 - 09.2023
Project Leader
Arba Minch University
04.2017 - 09.2023
Director of AMU ICT
Arba Minch University
09.2014 - 08.2023
Director of AMU ICT
Arba Minch University
09.2014 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Applied Computer Science
Zegah Business College Addis ababa
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