በቴክኖሎጂ የስራ ዘርፍ መሰማራት ይሻሉ? በቴክኖሎጂ ውስጥ የሚሰሩ ኢትዮጵያውያንና ኤርትራውያን የህይወት ተሞክሮ ማድመጥ ይፈልጋሉ?
ወደዚህ ክለብ የምንጋብዛቸው እንግዶች በቴክኖሎጂ የሙያ ዘርፍ የተሰማሩና ልምድ ያላቸው ሲሆን ለያለፉበትን መንገድ እና የመረጡትን የሙያ ዘርፍ ያካፍሉናል። በተጨማሪም በተመረጡ የቴክኖሎጂ የሙያ ዘረፎች ላይ ያተኮረ ውይይት ይደረጋል።
We will invite guest speakers working in tech to share with us how they make their decision to join the tech, answer some questions from the audience and provide their advice on how to be successful in the field.
The Language of discussions are 𝗔𝗺𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗰 or 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵.
የጌትነት አሰፋ የቴክኖሎጂ ጉዞ | My Tech Journey with Getnet Aseffa [P2]
In this episode of Habesha in Tech, host Tef Kassa sits down with Getnet Aseffa, the Founder and CEO of iCog Labs. Getnet, a computer science and engineering graduate from Ethiopian Defense University, shares his personal tech journey, discussing how he got started in the industry and the challenges he faced along the way.
Getnet began his career as a software engineer, working for a variety of companies before starting his own business. He talks about the struggles he faced as an entrepreneur, including the difficulty of securing funding and the challenges of building a successful team. Despite these obstacles, Getnet persevered and was able to launch iCog Labs, a company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence and machine learning technology. He explains how his company is working to improve the lives of people in Ethiopia and other African countries by creating cutting-edge technology that can be used in healthcare, education, and other fields.
Getnet also talks about the importance of diversity in the tech industry and how he is working to promote diversity and inclusion within his own company. He stresses the importance of encouraging young people from underrepresented communities to pursue careers in technology and the need for more mentorship programs for these individuals. Throughout the episode, Tef and Getnet also discuss the current state of the tech industry in Ethiopia and the challenges faced by tech companies in the country. They delve into the importance of using technology for social good and how iCog Labs is working to make a positive impact on the world, such as the famous robot citizen Sophia and other AI related projects and innovations which are being developed by the lab.
Tef would like to thank Getnet for his time and willingness to share his tech journey with Habesha in Tech listeners, and also express his gratitude to Addis Alemayehou for recommending Getnet as a guest on the show.
Overall, this episode of Habesha in Tech is a fascinating and informative conversation with Getnet Aseffa, a successful entrepreneur and leader in the tech industry. Listeners will gain insight into the personal journey of a tech leader, his educational background and the innovative work being done by iCog Labs to improve the lives of people in Ethiopia and beyond. It is a great opportunity to learn from Getnet's experience and to understand the current state of AI and Robotics industry in Ethiopia and the role of iCog Labs in it.
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Habesha in Tech is a podcast that aims to share the stories of successful tech leaders from the Ethiopian/Eritrean diaspora, providing insight into their personal and professional journeys, as well as their perspectives on the state of the tech industry in Ethiopian/Eritrean and beyond. It is a platform for the Ethiopian tech community to connect, share ideas and inspire one another.
Please note that the views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the host & individuals participating in the discussion and do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of their respective employers. The information provided in this episode is for informational purposes only and should not be taken as official guidance or representation of the policies or positions of Salesforce or any other company.
17 Jan 2023
የጌትነት አሰፋ የቴክኖሎጂ ጉዞ | My Tech Journey with Getnet Aseffa [P1]
In this episode of Habesha in Tech, host Tef Kassa sits down with Getnet Aseffa, the Founder and CEO of iCog Labs. Getnet, a computer science and engineering graduate from Ethiopian Defense University, shares his personal tech journey, discussing how he got started in the industry and the challenges he faced along the way.
Getnet began his career as a software engineer, working for a variety of companies before starting his own business. He talks about the struggles he faced as an entrepreneur, including the difficulty of securing funding and the challenges of building a successful team. Despite these obstacles, Getnet persevered and was able to launch iCog Labs, a company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence and machine learning technology. He explains how his company is working to improve the lives of people in Ethiopia and other African countries by creating cutting-edge technology that can be used in healthcare, education, and other fields.
Getnet also talks about the importance of diversity in the tech industry and how he is working to promote diversity and inclusion within his own company. He stresses the importance of encouraging young people from underrepresented communities to pursue careers in technology and the need for more mentorship programs for these individuals. Throughout the episode, Tef and Getnet also discuss the current state of the tech industry in Ethiopia and the challenges faced by tech companies in the country. They delve into the importance of using technology for social good and how iCog Labs is working to make a positive impact on the world, such as the famous robot citizen Sophia and other AI related projects and innovations which are being developed by the lab.
Tef would like to thank Getnet for his time and willingness to share his tech journey with Habesha in Tech listeners, and also express his gratitude to Addis Alemayehou for recommending Getnet as a guest on the show.
Overall, this episode of Habesha in Tech is a fascinating and informative conversation with Getnet Aseffa, a successful entrepreneur and leader in the tech industry. Listeners will gain insight into the personal journey of a tech leader, his educational background and the innovative work being done by iCog Labs to improve the lives of people in Ethiopia and beyond. It is a great opportunity to learn from Getnet's experience and to understand the current state of AI and Robotics industry in Ethiopia and the role of iCog Labs in it.
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Habesha in Tech is a podcast that aims to share the stories of successful tech leaders from the Ethiopian/Eritrean diaspora, providing insight into their personal and professional journeys, as well as their perspectives on the state of the tech industry in Ethiopian/Eritrean and beyond. It is a platform for the Ethiopian tech community to connect, share ideas and inspire one another.
Please note that the views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the host & individuals participating in the discussion and do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of their respective employers. The information provided in this episode is for informational purposes only and should not be taken as official guidance or representation of the policies or positions of Salesforce or any other company.
11 Jan 2023
የሴልስፎርስ የሙያ ዘርፎች - ከባለሙያዎቹ አንደበት| Navigating the World of Salesforce: A Look at Different Roles [Part 2]
In this episode of our podcast, we are excited to welcome three experts from Salesforce to discuss the different roles and responsibilities within the company. In addition to answering our host's questions, these experts will also be taking live audio questions from our audience.
First, we have Alem Abraha, Lead Systems Engineer at Salesforce. Alem will provide an in-depth look at the role of a lead systems engineer and the skills and experience necessary to excel in this position. He will discuss the importance of strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams. Additionally, he will share some of the key challenges and opportunities that he has encountered in his role and offer insights on how to overcome them.
Next, we have Messay Shoakena, Solution Architect at Salesforce. Messay will delve into the responsibilities and expectations of a solution architect at Salesforce. He will discuss the importance of understanding the needs of the customer and being able to design and implement solutions that meet their requirements. Messay will also share some of the key considerations that go into designing scalable and maintainable solutions and how to effectively communicate and collaborate with other teams within the company.
Finally, we have Abel Adamu, a 5x Certified Senior Solutions Consultant at Salesforce. Abel will provide his perspective on the role of a senior solutions consultant and the key skills and qualities that are necessary for success. He will discuss the importance of being able to understand the business needs of customers and developing tailored solutions to meet their specific requirements. Abel will also share some of the key challenges and opportunities that he has encountered in his role and offer insights on how to overcome them.
Throughout this discussion, all three experts will address the various responsibilities and expectations of their respective roles, as well as the skills and experience needed to excel in these positions. They will also be responding to live audio questions from our audience. Whether you are a current Salesforce employee or simply interested in learning more about the different roles within the company, this episode is sure to provide valuable insights and information.
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Please note that the views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the individuals participating in the discussion and do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of their respective employers, including Salesforce and the host of this podcast. The information provided in this episode is for informational purposes only and should not be taken as official guidance or representation of the policies or positions of Salesforce or any other company.
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