Esayas Aregawi Teklay
Electrical Engineer, Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP)
◎ Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Electrical Engineer, Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP)
◎ Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Biography
Aregawi Teklay is an Ethiopian Electrical Engineer with expertise in substation commissioning, inspection, and maintenance, complemented by strong data analysis and geospatial mapping skills. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Mekelle University and has since expanded into full-stack software engineering through ALX Africa. Skilled in high-voltage systems, testing diagnostics, and programming languages including C, C++, JavaScript, and MATLAB, he combines technical rigor with a passion for continuous learning and innovation.
Led the commissioning and inspection of electrical substations, ensuring compliance with technical standards and operational efficiency. Performed emergency, preventive, and rehabilitation maintenance on substation equipment, minimizing downtime and enhancing reliability. Conducted advanced testing using tools such as MRCT, TAN DELTA, Relay, Megger, BDV, and Secondary Injector Test to evaluate equipment integrity and performance. Managed the installation of substation components, ensuring precision and adherence to project timelines. Applied specialized knowledge in high-voltage systems to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues, contributing to operational excellence.
Conducted thorough evaluations and collected data from low-voltage transmission lines, distribution lines, and transformers to support system analysis and optimization. Accurately input data and GPS coordinates from transformers and poles into the OSMAN MAP application, enhancing geospatial mapping and network management. Utilized collected data to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements in low-voltage transmission and distribution systems. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate data integration and alignment with operational goals.
Learned HTML, CSS, and JavaScript; mastered responsive design, version control, and front-end frameworks; gained real-world experience with back-end languages like Python; built basic functional web applications from scratch; database management with MongoDB and SQL.
Mekelle University - Mekelle Institute of Technology
3.70/4.00 CGPA Number of credits: 192. Thesis: PLC and Scada based Automatic Fire Detection and Control System. Courses included Presentation and Introduction to Power System, Signals and Systems, Digital Signal Processing, Embedded Systems, Principles of Computing, Programming in C, Modern and Digital Control System, Neural Networks and Fuzzy Logic Control, Industrial Automation, Robotics and Machine Vision System, Object Oriented Programming with C++, Research Methods, and Python.