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ICT Professional and
Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Management Officer with a hands-on technical foundation in VMware ESXi, Level 2/3 systems, and enterprise IT infrastructure - now leading high-risk, time-sensitive technology delivery across digital banking and Infrastructure Projects.

6+
Years in ICT and delivery
25%
Less downtime through VMware ESXi
90%
SLA compliance in IT support
95%+
Uptime across university labs
Yohannes Reta Yohannes Reta

Professional Profile

A dedicated ICT professional bridging technical expertise with strategic project management

About Me

IT professional with 6+ years of experience spanning enterprise infrastructure, technical support, and project management, currently serving as Senior Project Management Officer at Moti Engineering PLC. Leads high-risk, time-sensitive technology initiatives across digital banking platforms, kiosk/CVM deployments, and SIEM/SOC environments, building on hands-on expertise in VMware ESXi virtualization, Level 2/3 systems support, and network administration. Also builds practical web-based tools - from internal ticketing and reporting platforms to Melhik, a personal productivity ecosystem - combining technical delivery with a Computer Science background and strong cross-functional collaboration across technical teams, vendors, and stakeholders.

6+ years ICT experience
Infrastructure & Digital banking project delivery
Website Solution for Organizations.

Key Achievements

  • Leading high-risk technology projects across digital banking, kiosk/CVM, and SIEM/SOC infrastructure at Moti Engineering PLC
  • Reduced system downtimes by 25% through VMware ESXi optimization
  • Achieved 90% SLA compliance in IT support resolution
  • Maintained 95%+ lab uptime across university computer facilities
  • 98% pass rate in technical training programs

Career Focus

Delivering seamless business continuity through robust IT systems management, technical issue resolution, and comprehensive user training programs.

IT Infrastructure Project Management Helpdesk & Technical Support System Security Team Leadership Quality Management Documenting & Technical Training

Education

BSc, Computer Science

Lucy College, Dire Dawa, GPA 3.4 · Oct 2018 - Dec 2021

Diploma, Hardware & Networking Service

MZM Polytechnic College (TVET), Dire Dawa, COC Certified · Oct 2014 - Feb 2018

Professional Experience

A proven track record in enterprise IT and technical leadership

Senior Project Management Officer

Nov 2025 – Present
Moti Engineering PLC, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Leading end-to-end execution of technology projects, including digital banking systems, kiosk/CVM deployments, and SIEM/SOC security infrastructure, with close coordination across banks, vendors, and internal engineering teams.

  • Manage high-risk, time-sensitive projects requiring close coordination with banks, vendors, and internal engineering teams
  • Drive project recovery and stabilization for systems requiring post-deployment corrections and vendor escalation
  • Produce structured documentation, including implementation plans, risk matrices, technical reports, and stakeholder updates
  • Monitor and report KPIs; prepare daily, weekly, and monthly analytical reports for management
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams across infrastructure, application, and support units

ICT Technical Analyst II

Jul 2024 – Nov 2025
Moti Engineering PLC (Outsourced via Moenco Inchcape), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Managed enterprise IT infrastructure with focus on virtualization, system administration, and technical support operations.

  • Managed VMware ESXi virtualized servers and data center operations, reducing system downtime by 25%
  • Provided Level 2/3 support via Zoho Service Desk, maintaining 90% SLA compliance
  • Administered Endpoint Central across 12+ user devices for patching, monitoring, and asset management
  • Maintained POS servers, printer servers, and CICO biometric attendance systems
  • Configured LAN/WAN network infrastructure and supported periodic security audits

Senior Technical Assistant - Computer Lab Instructor & Organizer

Jul 2018 - Jun 2024
Dire Dawa University, Dire Dawa, Ethiopia

Technical leadership in computer laboratory management, system administration, and academic instruction for engineering students.

  • Organized & equipped 10+ computer labs for the Computer Engineering program, serving 1,000+ students while maintaining 95%+ uptime
  • Taught lab courses in Java (OOP I & II), DBMS (SQL), and Operating Systems with a 98% pass rate
  • Authored lab manuals and SOPs that reduced lab setup time by 30%
  • Coordinated as part of a task force to prepare IT infrastructure and software for the university's online exit-exam platform
  • Conducted digital-skills workshops for faculty and students

Data Encoder & Election Executive

4-Month Contract
National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE), Dire Dawa, Ethiopia

Field data management and election execution support during national elections.

  • Encoded voter data during field operations in support of national election logistics
  • Supported on-site election execution and audit procedures, ensuring data accuracy and compliance

Live Projects

Practical solutions combining technical expertise with creative implementation

Flagship
Melhik personal productivity ecosystem
ServicedeskPersonal Productive Eco-System

መልህቅ | Melhik

The all‑in‑one personal productivity ecosystem for professionals and teams — tasks, habits, finance, projects and strategy, anchored in one place.

JavaScriptPHPMySQLChart.js
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Flagship
Ticket Management System
ServicedeskTicket Management

Ticket Management System

A unified system for tracking critical issues, accessing technical documentation, and ensuring rapid engineering intervention.

JavaScriptPHPMySQLChart.js
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System
AutomationReporting

Advanced Reporting System

Empower your organization with a powerful platform for daily reporting, operations management, performance tracking, workflow coordination, and informed decision-making - built to adapt to organizations of every type and industry.

PHPMySQLChart.js
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Creative Hub Music Production
Music ProductionWeb Design

My C-Hub

Comprehensive music production portfolio featuring albums, singles, remixes, and multimedia artwork gallery.

HTML5CSS3JavaScript
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Library Management System
DatabaseManagement System

Library Management System

Web application for comprehensive library inventory management, user administration, and reporting system.

PHPMySQLlocalStorage
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Kebele Store Management
InventoryPOS System

Kebele Store Management

Complete inventory and point-of-sale system designed for local community stores and small businesses.

JavaScriptLocal StorageUI/UX

Technical Expertise

Comprehensive skill set spanning infrastructure, development, and creative domains

Infrastructure & Virtualization

VMware ESXi95%
Data Center Management90%
Network Administration88%
System Configuration92%
Helpdesk & Ticketing (Zoho, Endpoint Central)90%

Development & Programming

PHP & MySQL90%
JavaScript85%
Python80%
HTML/CSS95%

Creative & Professional

Audio Production
Video Editing
Graphic Design
Team Leadership
Technical Training
Project Management
ISO 9001:2016 QMS
SOP & KB Documentation

Certifications

Professional qualifications and continuous learning achievements

PM Certification

Project Management Training

Advanced Project Management (Scope, Time, Cost, Budget, Communication, Procurement Management) and other PMBOK modules

School of Commerce
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Zega Digital Certification

Digital World Literacy

Modules covering Media Literacy, Privacy, Online Security, Youth Online Safety & Wellbeing, and AI Literacy

School of Commerce
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HIK-VISION Certification

Expert Technical Training

Advanced security solutions, installation techniques and product integration.

HIK-VISION
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CCNA Certification

CCNA – Cisco Certified

Network administration & configuration

Cisco
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Cybersecurity Certification

Cybersecurity Professional

Information security & threat management

Security
Verified Certificate
Front-End Development Certification

Front-End Development

HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript mastery

Development
Verified by Course Provider
Kaizen Implementation Certification

Kaizen Implementation

Continuous improvement methodology

Business
Verified by Kaizen Institute
Information Security Certification

Information Security

Data protection & security protocols

Security
Verify on Saylor Academy
CISCO Black Belt Academy - XDR Sales

CISCO Black Belt Academy

Black Belt XDR Sales

Cisco
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Cisco Junior Cybersecurity Analyst Career Path

Junior Cybersecurity Analyst Career Path

Network monitoring & protection, firewalls, cryptography, vulnerability assessment, risk management, incident response & forensics

Cisco
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