Professional Summary
Asnake Assefa Demissie is an Ethiopian Water Resources and Irrigation Engineer specializing in irrigation and drainage engineering, irrigation operation and maintenance, irrigation scheduling, canal and drainage system maintenance, construction supervision, and practical agricultural water management. He holds an MSc in Irrigation and Drainage Engineering from Arba Minch University, Water Technology Institute, where he achieved a CGPA of 3.85 and an Excellent thesis result, and a BSc in Water Resources and Irrigation Engineering from Bahir Dar University, Institute of Technology, with a CGPA of 3.54. His professional experience includes more than six years at Kessem Sugar Factory, where he served as Assistant Irrigation Engineer and later as Irrigation Operation and Maintenance Foreman, supervising irrigation network operation, coordinating field teams, inspecting canals, gates, control structures, and drainage systems, and supporting irrigation scheduling and water distribution for large-scale agricultural production. He is skilled in AutoCAD, GIS, Remote Sensing, Google Earth, CROPWAT, AquaCrop, FAO WaPOR, and technical reporting. His profile represents a strong field-practical irrigation professional who combines academic training, hands-on irrigation management, field supervision, and modern water-management tools to support sustainable irrigation development, agricultural productivity, and efficient use of water resources in Ethiopia.
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Irrigation Operation and Maintenance Foreman – Kessem Sugar Factory
Served as Irrigation Operation and Maintenance Foreman at Kessem Sugar Factory from October 2020 to April 2025, supervising irrigation network operation and maintenance, coordinating field teams, monitoring irrigation performance, and inspecting canals, gates, drainage systems, and control structures. -
Assistant Irrigation Engineer – Kessem Sugar Factory
Worked as Assistant Irrigation Engineer at Kessem Sugar Factory from September 2018 to October 2020, assisting with irrigation system planning, supervision, maintenance, irrigation performance data collection, and field-level problem solving. -
Large-Scale Agricultural Irrigation Water Distribution Management
Supported efficient water distribution, irrigation scheduling, canal operation, and irrigation performance monitoring for large-scale agricultural irrigation systems, contributing to improved field water management and operational reliability. -
Canal and Drainage System Maintenance Supervision
Supervised canal and drainage maintenance works, coordinated field crews, inspected irrigation infrastructure, and supported maintenance actions needed for smooth operation of irrigation and drainage networks. -
Sugar Cane Irrigation Management Training
Completed Sugar Cane Irrigation Management training at the Sugar Corporation Research and Development Center Training Center in 2018, including theoretical and on-the-job training prepared for irrigation engineers. -
Supervisory Management Training for Irrigation Field Leadership
Completed Supervisory Management training at the Sugar Corporation Research and Development Center Training Center, strengthening field leadership, team coordination, and practical management capacity for irrigation operations. -
GIS, Remote Sensing, and Irrigation Modelling Tools for Water Management
Applies AutoCAD, GIS, Remote Sensing, Google Earth, CROPWAT, AquaCrop, and FAO WaPOR to support irrigation planning, water management decisions, technical reporting, and agricultural water-use efficiency. -
MSc Research and Professional Development in Irrigation and Drainage Engineering
Completed MSc studies in Irrigation and Drainage Engineering at Arba Minch University, Water Technology Institute, achieving a CGPA of 3.85 and an Excellent thesis result, strengthening his professional foundation in irrigation, drainage, and agricultural water management.