BELAY KEBEDE
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Experienced Senior Engineer with over fifteen years of experience in the Aerospace and Defense Industry. Excellent reputation resolving complex problems with multiple stakeholders.
Excellent Stakeholder Management.
Creative and outside-the-box thinker.
Organized and dependable at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Always willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Integrated Logistic Support Manager
Department of National Defence
04.2020 - Current
- Support all Fixed Wing Search and Rescue Replacement (FWSAR) project In-Service Support (ISS) activities.
- Lead and manage ISS Risk identification, mitigation and monitoring with other ISS leads.
- Lead ILS efforts in review and acceptance of Key Performance Indicators (KPI) of Projects progress for various Governance presentations (Project Steering Committee (PSC), Executive Steering Committee (ESC)).
- Lead ILS integrations activities and senior-level approvals of essential ILS activities during COVID-19.
- Support FWSAR effort in anticipating project issues early on and informing appropriate stakeholders to address them.
- Participate in providing briefings related to FWSAR In-Service Support (ISS) implementation.
- Lead all FWSAR In-Service Support (ISS) Engineering, Continued Airworthiness and Accreditation activities.
System Engineering Manager
Department of National Defence
10.2019 - 04.2020
- Completed System Requirement Review activities and started design phase of the project.
- Established and chaired several Technical Working Groups supporting design and certification activities.
- Managed a team of five personnel by establishing clear roles and responsibilities.
- Completed staffing of two positions.
- Mentored and closely supported two new members of my team.
- Collaborated with various stakeholders' engagement and matrix organizations.
- Used proper stakeholder engagement and critical thinking to understand problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
In-Service Support Engineer
Department of National Defence
03.2017 - 10.2019
- Led all FWSAR In-Service Support (ISS) Engineering, Continued Airworthiness, and Logistics Support Analysis (LSA) activities.
- Led accreditation of Airbus Defense and Space, AirPro and PAL Aerospace as Design Organization, Technical Organization, Aircraft Maintenance Organization and Materiel Support Organization with Technical Airworthiness Authority.
- Co-chaired Engineering Working Group and Logistic Support Analysis (LSA) Working Group.
- Led review and acceptance of Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRL) for more than dozen deliverables.
- Provided expert comments on In-Service Engineering and ISS CDRLs.
- Led all ISS Continued Airworthiness activities and participated in FWSAR Airworthiness Working Group.
- Provided expert advice and recommendations to contractor, PMO FWSAR staff and other stakeholders in ISS Engineering, Continued Airworthiness and LSA.
- Led system engineering and ILS integration activities.
- Supported FWSAR efforts in anticipating project issues early on and informing appropriate stakeholders to address them.
- Represented ILSM at Airworthiness Review Board (ARB) and provided a valuable explanation.
- Represented ILSM at FWSAR Cyber/System working group providing input in avionics, mission cyber security design work and implementation of in-service, support system security measures.
Deputy Projects & Engineering Manager
Department of Nation Defence
12.2014 - 03.2017
- Oversaw modification and procurement activities for Canadian Forces Griffon fleet.
- Assisted Engineering Manager with coordination of projects team (multidisciplinary team of 7) and their nearly 80 projects and related activities;
- Managed coordinating review meetings, identifying and resolving higher-level system integration and issues associated with projects.
- Coordinated from systems level, development and certification of new, airworthy products to aid Canadian Forces personnel.
- Assisted with human resource planning, as well as with development and delivery of personnel reviews.
- Provided guidance and leadership opportunities to new members.
- Acted as technical authority for contractors in the team.
- Acted as Projects and Engineering Manager in Manager's absence.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before rollout and implementation of new modifications.
- Signed off on Airworthiness documents such as Aircraft Modification Airworthiness File, Flight Permits as an Authorized Individual.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Built successful project plans covering objectives, resources and staffing to meet schedules.
- Obtained needed resources by strategically negotiating with stakeholders and matrix organizations.
Project Engineer
Department of National Defence
03.2012 - 12.2014
- Identified and mitigated technical risks within managed projects.
- Assisted in management and prioritization of projects assigned to the team.
- As required, act as team lead. Mentored and reviewed the work of new project engineers.
- Led improvement and development of work instructions derived from airworthiness directives.
- Managed ten-plus projects such as CH146 SATCOM, Rad Alt Aural Warning, CVFDR, HUMS…etc.
- Managed implementation of 10 modifications on 86 CH146 Griffon Helicopters under Modline 2012 initiative of fleet fitment.
Health Usage Monitoring System Manager (HUMS)
Department of National Defence
03.2012 - 05.2013
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing them for resolution.
- Achieved Provisional Technical Airworthiness Clearance and Technical Airworthiness Clearance approval on HUMS projects.
- Represented CH146 Weapon System Manager in all HUMS-related working groups and stakeholder meetings.
- Dealt with any system integration issues and snags related to HUMS equipment.
- Provided HUMS support to CH146 community by working closely with BHTCL HUMS Support team under OWSM contract.
- Initiated a cost-benefit analysis study of the CH146 HUMS program.
Engineer-In-Training
Department of National Defence
03.2009 - 03.2012
- Achieved Provisional Technical Airworthiness Clearance (PTAC) and Technical Airworthiness Clearance (TAC) approvals for CH146 Electronic Warfare (EW) and other projects.
- Supported CH146 EW trials by providing Flight Permits and necessary technical clearance.
- Represented and supported CH146 WSM in all EW-related working group meetings.
- Dealt with any system integration issues and snags related to CH146 EW equipment.
- Performed CF-18 Wire Investigation at QETE involving physical inspection of the wire, wet and insulation test.
- Created a disposal plan for CH124 Sea King WSM.
- Analyzed Sea King parts from CGCS and created different parts lists based on demilitarization code, HAZMAT, and other criteria to assist disposal process.
Avionics Certification Engineer
KF Aerospace (previously Kelowna Flightcraft Ltd)
10.2006 - 08.2008
- Involved in Certification and Design of Avionics and Electronics Modifications for aircraft such as CONVAIR 340/440/580/5800 and Canadian Forces Bell 412 Helicopter
- Created Airworthiness Certification Documents such as Certification Plans, Supplemental Manuals, Ground Test Plans, Electrical Load Analysis, Weight and Balance, Equipment Qualifications and Service Bulletins
- Supported AMEs in Maintenance, Installation and Ground Test
- Searched replacement parts for obsolete electronics or avionics parts.
Technology Research Analyst
Multi-Access Systems Ltd
05.2006 - 10.2006
- Performed scientific research and development assignments
- Explored, adapted, and tested mobile satellite information delivery to general aviation and marine cockpits
- Searched for similar patents and prepared a patent application.
Education
MBA - Executive Masters in Business Administration
Telefer School of Business, University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON06.2023
Certificate in Complex Project and Procurement Leadership -
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON06.2018
Masters of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON06.2015
Bachelor of Engineering - Aerospace – Electronics and Systems, Aerospace Engineering, Electronics and Systems
Carleton University
Ottawa, ON06.2006
Skills
- Project Management
- Stakeholder engagement and management
- Highly motivated and disciplined self-starter
- Cultural Awareness
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Strategic planning
Additional Information
- Achievements: , Entrance Scholarship or President’s Scholarship (2001) from Carleton University, Murdoch Maxwell MacOdrum Scholarship (2002), Deans Honour List (2002)
Timeline
Deputy Integrated Logistic Support Manager
Department of National Defence
04.2020 - Current
System Engineering Manager
Department of National Defence
10.2019 - 04.2020
In-Service Support Engineer
Department of National Defence
03.2017 - 10.2019
Deputy Projects & Engineering Manager
Department of Nation Defence
12.2014 - 03.2017
Project Engineer
Department of National Defence
03.2012 - 12.2014
Health Usage Monitoring System Manager (HUMS)
Department of National Defence
03.2012 - 05.2013
Engineer-In-Training
Department of National Defence
03.2009 - 03.2012
Avionics Certification Engineer
KF Aerospace (previously Kelowna Flightcraft Ltd)
10.2006 - 08.2008
Technology Research Analyst
Multi-Access Systems Ltd
05.2006 - 10.2006
MBA - Executive Masters in Business Administration
Telefer School of Business, University of Ottawa
Certificate in Complex Project and Procurement Leadership -
University of Ottawa
Masters of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
University of Ottawa
Bachelor of Engineering - Aerospace – Electronics and Systems, Aerospace Engineering, Electronics and Systems
Carleton University
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