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Bewket A. Gebrekidan

VP Tech Ops at Raxio Data Centre

Bewket A. Gebrekidan has extensive work experience in various roles within the telecommunications, data center infrastructure, and technology sectors.

Bewket A. currently serves as the VP Tech Ops at Raxio Data Centres since June 2021. Prior to this, they worked as an Independent Consulting Engineer from August 2020, providing expertise in areas such as telecommunications, data center infrastructure, structured cabling, project management, and ISO consulting for ISOQAR.

From November 2021 to April 2022, Bewket worked as an ICT/ELV Consultant at Roha Medical Campus. Bewket A. also served as a Strategic Account Manager at Huawei from January 2021 to May 2021.

In their previous roles, Bewket gained significant experience in system engineering and design. Bewket A. worked as a Senior System Engineer in Thales from August 2017 to July 2020, where they specialized in the design and coordination of structured cabling and communication equipment systems for airport projects. Prior to that, they worked as a Senior System Engineer/Design Manager in Bond Communications from July 2013 to July 2017, leading the design and coordination of infrastructure networks for communication rooms and data centers.

Earlier in their career, Bewket served as a BAS/SCS Manager, Project Manager, and Telecom/Power Engineer at Global Computing Solutions from February 2009 to July 2013. Bewket A. delivered projects in structured cabling systems, electronic safety and security systems, and equipment and telecommunication rooms. Bewket A. also worked at the Ethiopian Telecommunications Corporation from September 1998 to February 2008, holding positions such as Project Planning Division Manager, Telecom Engineer, and Telecom Power Engineer. In these roles, they were involved in network design, technical bids, project management, and telecom power systems.

From their work experience, it is evident that Bewket has a strong background in telecommunications, data center infrastructure, structured cabling, project management, and consulting.

Bewket A. Gebrekidan's education history begins with their Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Electrical Engineering, which was obtained from Addis Ababa University between 1994 and 1998. Following this, they pursued further education and earned a Master of Science (M.Sc) degree in Communication Engineering from Addis Ababa University between 2003 and 2005.

In addition to their formal education, Bewket A. Gebrekidan has obtained various certifications throughout their career. These certifications include the following:

1. Cert Prep: LEED Green Associate - Obtained from LinkedIn in November 2022.

2. Smart Building Certified - Obtained from Cisco in October 2022.

3. CDFOM - Obtained from EPI - Enterprise Products Integration Pte Ltd in October 2021.

4. Amazon Web Services Cloud Practitioner - Obtained from Amazon Web Services (AWS) in August 2020.

5. Data Center Facilities Auditor - Obtained from Capitoline Data Centre Consultants in May 2020.

6. Data Center Certified Associate - Obtained from ENERGY University in October 2019.

7. Project Management Professional (PMP) - Obtained from PMI - Orange County Chapter in August 2019.

8. Authorized Systimax Engineer - Obtained from CommScope Infrastructure Academy in August 2017.

9. FOIS (Fiber Optic Infrastructure Specialist) - Obtained from CommScope in March 2017.

10. FTIS - Obtained from CommScope Infrastructure Academy in April 2016.

11. DCDC - Obtained from BICSI in March 2015.

12. RCDD - Obtained from BICSI in February 2012.

13. CEM - Obtained from the Association of Energy Engineers in January 2009.

14. Certified Fiber Optic Specialist/Data Center Cabling - Institution and date of obtaining are unavailable.

15. HCIA 5G - Institution and date of obtaining are unavailable.

16. HCIA Data Center Facility - Institution and date of obtaining are unavailable.

These certifications showcase Bewket A. Gebrekidan's diverse skill set and commitment to continuous learning in various aspects of engineering and technology.

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  • VP Tech Ops

    June, 2021 - present