Ermias B. Tesfamariam

Ermias B. Tesfamariam has a diverse work experience spanning over multiple industries.

Ermias B. is currently a Senior Data Engineer at Cognite where they started in 2023.

Before that, they worked as a Senior Data Engineer at Atea Norge AS from September 2021 to March 2023. In this role, they primarily focused on building big data infrastructures with microservices, working on the GlobeTrack project which involved architecting and developing backend APIs and data integration and processing pipelines for a blockchain-based data platform.

Prior to that, Ermias was a Senior Data Engineer at the University of Oslo from an unknown start date to September 2021. In this role, they were responsible for designing and implementing Spatial and 3D Data Infrastructures for the Museum of Cultural History. Ermias B. also worked on building and maintaining a cloud platform based on OpenStack infrastructure and developing workflows and data pipelines for archaeological research and photogrammetric data.

Before their time at the University of Oslo, Ermias worked as a Head Engineer / GIS Developer at Fredrikstad Kommune from an unknown start date to 2018. Here, they were responsible for the design and implementation of Spatial Data Infrastructures and oversaw GIS solutions to adhere to industry standards. Ermias B. also worked on architecting and implementing aspects of Esri software-based GIS solutions in collaboration with stakeholders.

Ermias also has experience as a Head Engineer / GIS Developer at the Norwegian Polar Institute from an unknown start date to 2015.

Their earliest recorded work experience is as an Environmental Manager at the Department of Environment from September 2003 to May 2009. In this role, they were involved in developing national environmental policies, coordinating environmental studies, providing environmental advice, auditing and analyzing environmental performance, managing GIS and remote sensing data, and promoting environmental education and awareness.

Ermias B. Tesfamariam has a strong educational background in geospatial technologies. Ermias B. obtained a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Geospatial Technologies from both the University of Münster, where they attended from 2010 to 2011, and the Universitat Jaume I, where they studied from 2009 to 2011. Prior to their master's studies, they completed a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences from the University of Asmara, where they studied from 1999 to 2004. In addition to their formal education, Ermias has also obtained several certifications to enhance their skill set. Ermias B. completed certifications in "Advanced Python," "Advanced SQL for Data Scientists," and "Learning JDBC" from LinkedIn in April 2021.