Brook Teferi

As Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at E-LMIS, I lead the development and execution of technology strategies aligned with business goals, focusing on innovative solutions for Ethiopia's labor market. I oversee the design and management of a microservices architecture integrating over 25 systems, aimed at serving 60 million Ethiopian users. Our platform facilitates labor registration through biometric verification and serves as a national job portal, creating job opportunities for Ethiopian laborers. •I manage cross-functional teams, including system designers, product managers, front-end and back-end developers, AI specialists, hardware engineers, data analysts, DevOps, and quality assurance teams.My leadership fosters collaboration and innovation, ensuring the recruitment and professional development of a high-performing workforce. • I manage technology projects, adhering to quality standards and ensuring timely delivery while monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) for continuous process improvement. By engaging with internal and external stakeholders, I gather requirements and feedback, effectively communicating technology initiatives to senior management and work closely with operations teams to ensure technology solutions effectively meet the needs of the business. Committed to Agile methodologies, I facilitate Scrum practices, lead daily stand-ups, and ensure the team remains focused and aligned with project goals.

• Developed robust and scalable software components using object-oriented design principles. • Built RESTful and GraphQL web services for seamless data exchange and integration with Django and .NET. • Contributed to front-end development with HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, and React.js for a modern interface.

• Gathered and analyzed requirements from stakeholders to align technical solutions with product vision. • Collaborated with scrum master, product owners, and developers to prioritize features based on user needs. • Monitored product lifecycle and utilized user feedback to enhance the Ethiopian Labour Market Information System.

• Spearheaded the development of a blockchain learning platform with Naifty Academy, transitioning to a comprehensive e-learning platform for enhanced user experience. • Implemented Django for backend development, optimizing system performance with REST APIs for seamless front-end and back-end communication.

• Led the development of MarketWaveAI, aligning with business objectives to support Social Media Managers in crafting engaging content. • Utilized advanced AI tools to provide tailored recommendations, enhancing user experiences and social media strategies. • Streamlined content creation process, significantly improving social media marketing efforts for MarketWaveAI users.