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SOLOMON BAYE

Addis Ababa,Ethiopia

Summary

Multidisciplinary Information Security Architect with 8+ years of proven experience leading secure digital transformation initiatives in telecom, public cloud, and enterprise systems. Specialized in Enterprise Security Architecture (ESA), Identity and Access Management (IAM), AAA systems, Cloud Security, and risk compliance. Experienced in working with international teams and remote-first projects. Known for delivering scalable, standards-aligned architectures while also possessing strong skills in visual communication, AI prompting, and business-oriented presentations.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Information Security Architect

Ethio Telecom
01.2020 - Current
  • Led security architecture for IAM (IBM) from kickoff to go-live, including design reviews and integrations with ERP, Mobile Money, AAA, DNS, RA&FMS.
  • Designed security architecture for Huawei AAA systems and cloud workspace projects, including DR/PR environments.
  • Applied TOGAF, SABSA, and Info-Tech frameworks to consult large enterprises in building future-proof ESA and cloud migration strategies.
  • Provided technical advisory to external clients on architecture tooling and security governance.

Network Engineer

Ethio Telecom
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Improved network performance and stability by overseeing secure infrastructure upgrades.
  • Maintained 99.9% uptime and optimized routing/security configurations.

Customer Service Advisor

Ethio Telecom
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Achieved over 95% customer satisfaction, resolving client issues efficiently and professionally.

Education

MSc - Electrical Engineering (Control Systems)

Addis Ababa University
01.2019

BSc - Electrical & Computer Engineering

Addis Ababa University
01.2015

Skills

  • TOGAF and SABSA frameworks
  • AWS and Huawei cloud solutions
  • IBM IAM and Huawei AAA services
  • SIEM and WAF technologies
  • Data loss prevention solutions
  • Canva and Figma design tools
  • Presentation software expertise

Certification

  • IBM IAM, Cloud Security Architecture, Network Security (LinkedIn, Coursera)
  • NVIDIA AI Foundations
  • Aalto University (Finland): 5G for Business & Entrepreneurship
  • 20+ certifications (LinkedIn profile for full list)

Remote Work Readiness

  • Collaborative with globally distributed teams
  • Familiar with virtual consulting models
  • Strong documentation, asynchronous communication, and architecture review skills

Personal Information

Title: Information Security Architect | Cybersecurity Strategist | Enterprise Consultant

Hobbies and Interests

  • Cybersecurity Innovation
  • AI in Security
  • Mentoring
  • Digital Transformation
  • Technical Storytelling

Research And Innovation

  • SIM Swap Protection MVP: Business model, pitch deck, and investor presentation—evaluated by professors at Aalto University.
  • AI Skillset: Prompt engineering, cybersecurity awareness, and productivity tools.

Tools And Skills

  • TOGAF
  • SABSA
  • AWS
  • Huawei Cloud
  • IBM IAM
  • Huawei AAA
  • SIEM
  • WAF
  • DLP
  • Canva
  • SlideModel
  • PowerPoint
  • Figma
  • English (Proficient)
  • Amharic (Native)

Timeline

Information Security Architect

Ethio Telecom
01.2020 - Current

Network Engineer

Ethio Telecom
01.2018 - 01.2020

Customer Service Advisor

Ethio Telecom
01.2016 - 01.2018

MSc - Electrical Engineering (Control Systems)

Addis Ababa University

BSc - Electrical & Computer Engineering

Addis Ababa University

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