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Matyas Debele Feyissa
Environmental Engineer, Project Management Professional
Calgary,AB
Summary
Dedicated Environmental Engineer with 10 years of experience and expertise in Solid waste management Natural resources management and Environmental conservation. Skillful in planning and directing investigations and managing environmental due diligence actions. In-depth knowledge of data analysis, operating procedure planning and improvement programs. Communicative and organized with exceptional interpersonal abilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
Gas Station Attendant
Costco Wholesale Corp
Calgary, Alberta
06.2022 - Current
- Offered assistance to customers unfamiliar with fueling vehicles, demonstrating appropriate measures for pumping gas.
Program CD and Implementation Support Specialist Consultant
Alinea International consulting LTD
Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa
06.2001 - 12.2021
- Summarized the qualitative data of six regions (Provinces/states) of the ELS project using MAXQDA qualitative software
- Coordinated and conducted data collection, analysis, and write up of the findings and results
Short-Term Consultant
Alinea International
Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa
11.2020 - 12.2020
- Conducted a qualitative research, CD (Capacity Development) assessment, Focus Group Discussion (FGD) and compiled the FGD report
- Coordinated and facilitated data validation sessions
Grant Proposal and Programme Officer
Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus DASSC Office
Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa
04.2020 - 11.2020
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Project Coordinator
Agriteam Canada Consulting LTD
Juba, Warrap
03.2017 - 03.2018
- Supervised multiple project activities from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
Irrigation Consultant
Agriteam Canada Consulting LTD
Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa
03.2016 - 02.2017
- Conducted feasibility study on water harvesting and river side irrigation scheme
- Prepared BOQ and design of ponds, Irrigation schemes and shallow wells. Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement. For example, Recommend suitable pumps for the irrigation schemes to achieve the project goals
Regional Public Work Social Infrastructure Specialist
Oromia Bureau of Agriculture
Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa
03.2014 - 03.2016
- Provided training on watershed management, soil and water conservation, and NRM in general
- Provided training on GIS and Remote sensing on watershed mapping in the region
Water Engineer/WASH Engineer
Lutheran World Federation, LWF-DWS
Aw-Barre, Somali
11.2013 - 03.2014
- Designed and prepared Bill of quantity (BOQ) and Takeoff sheet for water reservoirs construction
- Planned and designed projects with software such as AutoCAD, ArcGIS and WaterCAD.
Water Engineer
Food for the Hungry International - Ethiopia /FH Ethiopia
Hossana, Ethiopia
12.2009 - 01.2012
- Provided training on small-scale irrigation scheme, soil & water conservation and other Engineering related activities on agriculture
- Planned and designed projects with software such as AutoCAD, and ArcGIS.
Soil and Water Conservation Expert
Girar Jarso Woreda Office of Agriculture
Fitche, Oromia
12.2007 - 12.2009
- Designed effective water harvesting structures, soil & water conservation structures under MERET project funded by WFP (FFW program);
- Provided training on Community Based Participatory watershed development plan and implementation for Development Agents (DAs)
Education
Master of Science - Environmental Engineering
Addis Ababa Science And Technology University
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 04.2018 - 09.2020
Master of Science - Project Planning and Management
D/Markos University Joint Masters Program With YOM
Addis Ababa 10.2018 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Engineering and Mechanization
Hawassa University
Hawassa 10.2003 - 07.2007
Skills
Program development and implementation
Certification
Certified Environmental Impact Assessment Consultant
Accomplishments
- Managed to mobilize more than 1000 individuals for seedling plantation campaign in four consecutive years from 2019 to 2022 through social media.
Affiliations
- Lions Club
- Rotary International
Software
AutoCAD
Interests
Mountain hiking
Timeline
Gas Station Attendant
Costco Wholesale Corp
06.2022 - Current
Short-Term Consultant
Alinea International
11.2020 - 12.2020
Certified Environmental Impact Assessment Consultant
09-2020
Grant Proposal and Programme Officer
Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus DASSC Office
04.2020 - 11.2020
Master of Science - Project Planning and Management
D/Markos University Joint Masters Program With YOM
10.2018 - 08.2020
Master of Science - Environmental Engineering
Addis Ababa Science And Technology University
04.2018 - 09.2020
Project Coordinator
Agriteam Canada Consulting LTD
03.2017 - 03.2018
Irrigation Consultant
Agriteam Canada Consulting LTD
03.2016 - 02.2017
Regional Public Work Social Infrastructure Specialist
Oromia Bureau of Agriculture
03.2014 - 03.2016
Water Engineer/WASH Engineer
Lutheran World Federation, LWF-DWS
11.2013 - 03.2014
Water Engineer
Food for the Hungry International - Ethiopia /FH Ethiopia
12.2009 - 01.2012
Soil and Water Conservation Expert
Girar Jarso Woreda Office of Agriculture
12.2007 - 12.2009
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Engineering and Mechanization
Hawassa University
10.2003 - 07.2007
Program CD and Implementation Support Specialist Consultant
Alinea International consulting LTD
06.2001 - 12.2021