Leul Mesfin
VOICE of HERs
Addis Ababa
10
Years of experience
1
Certification
Computer Science student (expected 2027) with hands-on experience in network administration and IT support. Recently completed a network and infrastructure internship at EthSwitch S.C., Ethiopia's national payment switch, configuring routers and switches and building fault-tolerant networks. Skilled in LAN setup, VLANs and routing, DHCP and DNS, NAT, and structured troubleshooting. Seeking a role to apply networking, troubleshooting, and systems administration skills in a fast-paced IT environment.
Work History
1 Year 8 Months
01.2025 - Current
1 Year 8 Months
IT & Digital Operations Lead
VOICE of HERs | Addis Ababa, AA
01.2025 - Current
- Set up and support staff accounts, email, and file sharing across Microsoft 365, with user training on access management.
- Onboard new volunteers, assign roles, and maintain basic HR and attendance records.
- Coordinate volunteer schedules and internal communications to keep work on track.
- Troubleshoot device, printer, and connectivity issues, and log IT requests to improve resolution time.
- Performed quality control and monitored production efforts.
- Planned operations and activities, and led projects.
2 Months
07.2026 - 09.2026
2 Months
Network & Infrastructure Intern
EthSwitch S.C. | Addis Ababa, AA
07.2026 - 09.2026
- Configured and troubleshot Cisco routers and switches within the network and infrastructure team.
- Implemented VLAN segmentation, trunking, and router-on-a-stick inter-VLAN routing to separate departments and control traffic.
- Set up DHCP and DNS services and planned IP addressing schemes for multiple networks.
- Configured routing between networks using static routes and OSPF, and applied NAT/PAT for private-to-public address translation.
- Designed and tested redundant, high-availability networks using STP, EtherChannel, and HSRP, validating failover by simulating link and device failures.
- Diagnosed connectivity issues with a structured, layer-by-layer method and documented all configurations.
- National Switch of Ethiopia
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Prepared project presentations and reports to assist senior staff.
- Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.
3 Years
01.2017 - 01.2020
3 Years
Network Administrator
ASTECH Networking PLC
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Installed and maintained LAN infrastructure and internet connectivity for client sites.
- Configured routers, switches, and basic firewall rules to meet client requirements.
- Diagnosed and resolved network issues using systematic troubleshooting and testing procedures.
- Documented network configurations, support actions, and resolution steps for future reference.
Education
Bachelor of Computer Science
St. Mary's University | 01.2027
Expected
High School Diploma
Magic Carpet School | 01.2022
Graduated
Skills
Networking
LAN/WAN
TCP/IP
IP addressing
Subnetting
VLSM
VLANs
Trunking
Websites
Certification
- IBM
- Alison
- CodeRed
Volunteer Experience
IT & Digital Operations Lead (with HR Coordination), VOICE of HERs, 2025-01-01, Present, Set up and support staff accounts, email, and file sharing across Microsoft 365, with user training on access management., Onboard new volunteers, assign roles, and maintain basic HR and attendance records., Coordinate volunteer schedules and internal communications to keep work on track., Troubleshoot device, printer, and connectivity issues, and log IT requests to improve resolution time.
Projects
- Home Lab Media & Data Server, Ubuntu Server, SMB/Samba, Jellyfin, Built and configured a personal home lab server for media streaming and centralized data storage., Set up local network sharing across laptops and phones using the SMB protocol, with role-based folder permissions., Implemented an automated backup routine to protect data against loss or corruption.
- Library Management System, C#, .NET, SQL Server, Built a desktop app with full CRUD for books, members, and borrowing records, plus search and filter., Added borrow/return tracking with automatic availability updates, local database persistence, and input validation.
Timeline
Network & Infrastructure Intern
EthSwitch S.C.
07.2026 - 09.2026Read more
IT & Digital Operations Lead
VOICE of HERs
01.2025 - CurrentRead more
Network Administrator
ASTECH Networking PLC
01.2017 - 01.2020Read more
St. Mary's University - Bachelor of Computer Science,
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Magic Carpet School - High School Diploma,
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