Eng. Natnael Kassahun Kebede

Professional Summary

Eng. Natnael Kassahun Kebede is a young Ethiopian Electrical and Computer Engineer specialized in power engineering, with practical experience in instrumentation, pressure and flow measurement, hydraulic systems, field operations, equipment installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, data management, and technical reporting.

He graduated from Arba Minch University with a BSc in Electrical and Computer Engineering, achieving a CGPA of 3.46 and a National Exit Exam score of 70. During his studies, he built a strong foundation in both software and hardware aspects of engineering, giving him a useful technical base for modern instrumentation and water infrastructure work.

Natnael currently contributes to Miya S.A.R.L. in Addis Ababa, supporting the World Bank Water Loss Reduction Project. His work focuses on instrumentation used for pressure and flow measurement, including installation, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, data handling, and reporting.

His role may appear technical and field-based, but it is highly important. Pressure and flow measurements are central to non-revenue water reduction, DMA performance monitoring, hydraulic system assessment, leakage investigation, water distribution efficiency, and smart water network management. Without reliable instruments and field data, water utilities cannot accurately understand where losses occur or how their networks are performing.

Natnael’s profile is especially valuable because he brings energy, discipline, technical curiosity, and practical field readiness to the water sector. He is experienced in both field operations and office-based tasks, including data management and reporting. His skills in equipment installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, computer work, fast learning, and leadership make him a strong young professional with clear growth potential.

For AquaLinked / Water for Africa Experts, Natnael represents an important category of emerging professionals: young engineers who support Africa’s water infrastructure through instrumentation, digital data, hydraulic monitoring, and technical field implementation. His career is still growing, but his foundation is strong and his contribution is already connected to one of the most important urban water challenges in Africa: reducing water loss and improving water supply efficiency.

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Projects & Contributions

• World Bank Water Loss Reduction Project – Miya S.A.R.L., Addis Ababa
  Works as Instrument Engineer with Miya S.A.R.L. on the World Bank Water Loss Reduction Project in Addis Ababa, supporting field instrumentation, pressure and flow measurement, device handling, data collection, reporting, and technical support for water network performance improvement.
• Pressure and Flow Measurement Instrumentation Support
  Works with instrumentation used for pressure and flow measurement in hydraulic and water supply systems. His contribution supports accurate field data collection, hydraulic monitoring, network performance assessment, and water loss reduction activities.
• Instrumentation Installation, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
  Handles installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of instrumentation devices used in field operations. This work supports reliable measurement, equipment functionality, and continuous technical operation in water infrastructure projects.
• Field Operations for Hydraulic Measurement Systems
  Supports field operations involving hydraulic measurement devices, site work, technical observation, data collection, and coordination with field teams. His work helps connect engineering instruments with real network conditions.
• Data Management and Technical Reporting
  Performs office-based tasks including data management, documentation, and reporting related to instrumentation and field measurements. This contribution supports project transparency, technical follow-up, and evidence-based decision-making.
• Electrical and Computer Engineering Foundation – Arba Minch University
  Completed BSc studies in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Arba Minch University, specializing in power engineering, with a strong foundation in both software and hardware aspects of engineering.
• Power Engineering and Instrumentation Knowledge for Water Infrastructure
  Applies power engineering and instrumentation knowledge to water-sector field work, supporting electrical understanding of devices, measurement systems, installation logic, troubleshooting, and technical operation.
• Computer Skills and Engineering Data Handling
  Uses computer skills to support data handling, reporting, documentation, and office-based technical tasks related to instrumentation and water infrastructure project activities.
• Young Professional Contribution to Non-Revenue Water Reduction
  Contributes as an emerging professional to non-revenue water and water loss reduction work by supporting pressure and flow measurement systems, field data, and instrumentation reliability required for better network management.
• Equipment Installation and Field Maintenance Capacity
  Develops practical capacity in equipment installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and field work, building a strong foundation for future growth in instrumentation, automation, control systems, and smart water infrastructure.
• Future Contribution: Smart Water Instrumentation and Digital Water Monitoring
  Aims to grow as an instrumentation and electrical engineering professional supporting smart water networks, pressure and flow monitoring, non-revenue water reduction, data-driven water utility management, automation, and reliable water infrastructure across Ethiopia and Africa.