Medhanie Kidane
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Energetically driving success at Ethiopian Electric Utility, I leveraged my expertise in power distribution and speaker calibration alongside exceptional troubleshooting abilities. Renowned for pioneering smart meter integration and enhancing audio-visual systems at OEM Car Audio, my collaborative spirit and technical acumen have consistently elevated project outcomes and operational efficiency. Talented professional offering many years of experience managing system installations and repairs. Skilled at training and managing teams of technicians in project delivery. Displays professional attitude and friendly demeanor.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Car Audio Technician
OEM Car Audio
Burnsville, MN
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Assessed AV equipment, performing minor repairs to promote continued functionality.
- Perform maintenance tasks such as cleaning microphones or replacing worn parts.
- Troubleshoot any technical issues with the audio equipment.
- Evaluated circuit boards to component level using variety of instruments to resolve issues.
- Create detailed reports documenting all work performed including any repairs made or modifications done.
Senior Electrical Engineer
Ethiopian Electric Utility
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Working as a Senior Electrical Engineer as a technical advisor to the regional director.
- Provided troubleshooting and analysis for discovered electrical faults, offering potential solutions.
- Oversaw the installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Used design software to produce electrical system schematics and diagrams.
Head for Region Meter Management
Ethiopian Electric Utility
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
09.2015 - 08.2018
- Working as a head for regional meter management, coordinating energy meter testing, allocation, and replacement with smart energy meters.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and industrial equipment.
HV and MV Equipment Engineer
Ethiopian Electric Utility
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
07.2014 - 09.2015
- As an HV and MV Equipment engineer working for the department called Distribution Construction, I mainly dealt with power line construction, transformer switchgear, and net stations.
- Assisted with the installation, testing, commissioning and start-up of new equipment.
- Investigated equipment failures or difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and recommend remedial actions.
Education
Designing and management of the HVDC Power Grid -
Corporation of India Limited
New Delhi, India10.2017
Environmental Management System Development and Implementation -
Ethiopian Standards Agency
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia06.2016
Contract and project management workshop -
USAID
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia09.2015
Electrical and Electronics Engineering -
Mekelle institute of technology
Mekelle, Ethiopia07.2010
Skills
- Audio networking
- Speaker calibration
- Power distribution
- Troubleshooting
- Virtual instrument programming
- Logic pro knowledge
Training
- Environmental Management System Development and Implementation, Ethiopian Standards Agency, 06/06/16, 06/10/16
- Designing and Management of the HVDC Power Grid, Power Grid Corporation of India Limited, 10/13/17, 10/26/17
- Contract and Project Management Workshop, USAID, 03/31/17, 03/31/17
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 03/14/87
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Ethiopian
Timeline
Car Audio Technician
OEM Car Audio
01.2023 - 04.2024
Senior Electrical Engineer
Ethiopian Electric Utility
01.2019 - 01.2022
Head for Region Meter Management
Ethiopian Electric Utility
09.2015 - 08.2018
HV and MV Equipment Engineer
Ethiopian Electric Utility
07.2014 - 09.2015
Designing and management of the HVDC Power Grid -
Corporation of India Limited
Environmental Management System Development and Implementation -
Ethiopian Standards Agency
Contract and project management workshop -
USAID
Electrical and Electronics Engineering -
Mekelle institute of technology
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