Professional Summary
Eng. Matewos Tefera is an Ethiopian Electrical and Computer Engineering graduate and emerging water-sector field professional with practical experience in water loss reduction, leakage detection, field inspection, infrastructure support, system monitoring, maintenance support, data collection, and technical reporting.
He holds a BSc in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Wachemo University, where he developed a strong technical foundation in networking, system maintenance, hardware, electronics, microcontrollers, basic programming, and troubleshooting. He also successfully passed the National Exit Examination, demonstrating his academic readiness and professional foundation.
Matewos gained practical water-sector experience with MIYA SARL Ethiopia Project Office as a Junior Site Engineer. In this role, he participated in field inspections to detect and report water leakages using technical tools and digital platforms. He collected, analysed, and recorded field data to support water loss reduction initiatives and assisted in system monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting of project infrastructure.
His role is especially important because water loss reduction depends heavily on accurate field information. Leakage detection, field inspection, data collection, reporting, and maintenance support are essential for understanding where water is being lost, how infrastructure is performing, and what actions are needed to improve service efficiency.
In addition to his water-sector experience, Matewos completed an internship at Wachemo University Data Center, where he supported network configuration, LAN installation, system maintenance, troubleshooting, and data center infrastructure operations. This gives him a useful bridge between computer engineering, field systems, and infrastructure monitoring.
Matewos is still early in his professional career, but his profile shows strong potential. He is technically curious, field-ready, disciplined, and willing to learn. His combination of electrical and computer engineering knowledge, field water-loss experience, data collection skills, reporting ability, and system maintenance background makes him a valuable young contributor to water infrastructure projects.
His profile brings value to AquaLinked / Water for Africa Experts because it highlights the importance of young engineers who support Africa’s water sector through practical fieldwork, digital reporting, leakage detection, maintenance support, and infrastructure operations. With continued experience, Matewos can grow into a strong specialist in smart water systems, NRW reduction, instrumentation, and water infrastructure technology.
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MIYA SARL Ethiopia Project Office – Water Loss Reduction Field Support
Worked as Junior Site Engineer with MIYA SARL Ethiopia Project Office, supporting water loss reduction activities through field inspections, leakage detection, data collection, reporting, system monitoring, and infrastructure support. -
Leakage Detection and Field Inspection Activities
Conducted field inspections to detect and report water leakages using technical tools and digital platforms. This work supported practical water loss reduction efforts and helped improve field-level understanding of leakage conditions. -
Field Data Collection for Water Loss Reduction
Collected, analysed, and recorded field data to support water loss reduction initiatives. His contribution helped strengthen technical reporting, operational follow-up, and data-based decision-making in water infrastructure work. -
System Monitoring and Maintenance Support
Assisted in system monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting of project infrastructure, supporting smoother field operations and improved reliability of water-sector infrastructure activities. -
Operational Efficiency and Team-Based Field Work
Collaborated with technical teams to improve operational efficiency, support accurate reporting, follow assigned tasks responsibly, and contribute to coordinated field implementation. -
Wachemo University Data Center Internship
Completed internship experience at Wachemo University Data Center, supporting network configuration, LAN installation, system maintenance, troubleshooting, and data center operations. -
Networking and LAN Configuration Support
Gained practical experience in networking and LAN configuration, strengthening his computer engineering foundation and supporting his ability to work with infrastructure monitoring and digital reporting systems. -
System Maintenance and Troubleshooting Experience
Developed hands-on skills in system maintenance and troubleshooting, supporting both computer-based infrastructure and field technical operations. -
Electrical and Computer Engineering Foundation – Wachemo University
Completed BSc studies in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Wachemo University, developing knowledge in networking, hardware, electronics, microcontrollers, programming, and system-level technical problem solving. -
Technical and Professional Development
Completed additional training including Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Finance through Alison and soft skills training through Dereja/DAAP, strengthening both technical and professional workplace readiness. -
Future Contribution: Smart Water Field Operations and Digital Infrastructure Support
Aims to grow as a practical engineering professional contributing to smart water systems, leakage detection, non-revenue water reduction, digital field reporting, infrastructure monitoring, networking, system maintenance, and reliable water service improvement across Ethiopia and Africa.