Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 25 years of experience in GIS, IT consulting, and project management, the expert specializes in designing and implementing complex geomatic systems. Career highlights include leading both local and international projects, with a strong emphasis on financial tracking, logistics, and communication. Previously held roles such as Founder and President of MEDAGIS Geomatics Inc., where they developed transport solutions and coordinated defect management for Canadian National. Responsibilities have included managing international development projects with CIDA and MAIN, contributing significantly to policy and governance initiatives in Ethiopia.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors like the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) and the Microfinance African Institutions Network (MAIN). The expert's involvement included project coordination, logistics planning, and capacity building in sectors such as policy, food security, justice, and governance. These efforts were conducted on a national scale in Ethiopia, advancing governance and development cooperation initiatives.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in sectors including GIS, IT consulting, telecommunications, international development, and water sanitation, the expert has held leadership roles such as Founder and President of a geomatics company. Responsibilities have included project management, financial tracking, and logistics, with cross-cutting expertise in applying digital solutions to infrastructure projects and international development initiatives. The geographic scope of work spans Canada and Ethiopia, with significant contributions to regional and national projects in geomatics and development cooperation. Background includes positions at organizations in Montreal, such as MEDAGIS Geomatics Inc., Canadian National, and Bell Mobility, as well as international work in Ethiopia and Germany with the United Nations, focusing on GIS modeling and regional development issues.

Languages and education

Fluent in English, French, and Amharic, the expert utilizes these languages in professional settings, including international development projects and multilingual teams. Basic knowledge of Spanish complements language competencies in diverse and multicultural environments. The expert holds a D.E.S.S. in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) from the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM), Canada, obtained in 2013. Additionally, they earned a Bachelor of Sciences in Agricultural Engineering from McGill University, Canada, in 1988, emphasizing expertise in GIS and engineering.