Selam ! I am

Tadios Abebe.

I build IT Infrastructure !

A cloud and systems engineer, building resilient infrastructure with automation, observability, and high availability at its core.

Recent Posts
Demystifying Server Memory

For a long time, I used to populate server memory mostly based on common sense and experience, not really on a deep technical understanding of why things worked the way they did. Back then, it was …

Overlay Mesh Networks - NetBird

In the previous posts, I introduced overlay mesh networks and demonstrated how I set up my first Tailscale VPN account, connected devices to my Tailnet, and tested connectivity between peers including …

Overlay Mesh Networks - Tailscale

In the previous post, I wrote an introduction about overlay mesh networks, covered traditional and mesh VPN technologies, described the high-level working procedure of mesh VPNs, and compared the two …

Overlay Mesh Networks - Introduction

In order for devices to communicate with each other, they need some sort of: Direct connectivity (being in the same L2 LAN), Routed network (a properly defined route between the different LANs), or …

Hibernation on Fedora Workstation 42

Hibernation is a process where the entire contents of the computer’s RAM (volatile memory) are written to disk (non-volatile storage) before powering off. When the computer turns back on, it …

Build your own `What's My Ip` service

If you’ve ever struggled to find the public IP address of a server, especially when you only have CLI access, you’re not alone. There are services out there like ifconfig.me, ipify.org, and others. …

About Me

An Electrical and Computer Engineering graduate possessing diverse expertise across multiple IT domains. Proficient in Linux, Cloud, Storage, Networking, Hardware and Security to say the least. Demonstrated versatility through experiences gained as both a freelancer and a full-time employee in various sectors of the ICT industry.

Capable of team collaboration across various functions, and dedicated to continuous improvement.

My tech stack includes:
PowerShell Bash JavaScript Python Routing Switching VLAN Mikrotik PfSense FreePBX IssabelPBX Apache CloudStack OpenStack OpenNebula Proxmox KVM HyperV VMware GCP Plesk Docker MariaDB Galera HAproxy Ceph ZFS Zabbix Grafana ElasticStack Ansible Terafform Git Figma Windows Linux Jasmin

Experiences

Lead Cloud Engineer - Zerga Technologies S.C.
Jan 2025 - present

I currently serve as a Lead Cloud Engineer at Zergaw Cloud, where I oversee the architecture, execution, and optimization of cloud infrastructure projects.

  • Designing and implementing resilient cloud infrastructure solutions, with a strong focus on open-source technologies.
  • Maintaining and optimizing cloud environments to ensure high availability, scalability, and performance.
  • Troubleshooting and resolving complex cloud-related issues, minimizing service disruptions.
  • Planning and leading the smooth execution of technical projects to ensure timely delivery.
  • Leading and mentoring a team of cloud engineers through guidance, and performance evaluations.
Cloud Engineer - Zergaw Cloud
Oct 2022 - June 2024

In my earlier role at Zergaw Cloud, I focused on building and maintaining both private and public cloud environments tailored for high-availability services.

  • Architected and implemented private and public cloud infrastructures leveraging tools and hypervisors such as KVM, Proxmox, OpenStack, and Apache Cloudstack.
  • Implemented a multi-site active monitoring solution incorporating SMS alerting with Zabbix.
  • Successfully delivered an end-to-end call center solution utilizing open-source tools such as asterisk.
  • Continuously assessed and monitored existing cloud infrastructures, identifying improvement areas to enhanceoperational efficiency.
Cloud Engineer - Huawei Technologies Ethiopia
June 2024 - Jan 2025

At Huawei, I worked as a Cloud Engineer supporting mission-critical IT Projects and cloud infrastructure services for Ethiopia’s primary telecom operator.

  • Provided technical cloud support for a national telecom organization, ensuring seamless service delivery.
  • Delivered technical support for a large-scale shared hosting platform, managing a high customer volume.
  • Led a large-scale data migration project, ensuring minimal downtime and operational continuity.
  • Deployed and managed high-available MySQL and MSSQL database clusters.
  • Conducted PAT, UAT, and CJ testing with customers to validate functionality and ensure security compliance.
Technical Trainer - CiTCoT ICT Consulting
Project Based

At CITCoT ICT Consulting, I work as a Project based Technical Trainer, delivering hands-on, high-impact training in cloud computing and IT infrastructure.

  • Delivering technical training sessions, on complex cloud and IT concepts for diverse audiences.
  • Developing and structuring comprehensive training curriculum for cloud computing and IT-related trainings.
  • Creating presentation slides, and reference guides to support both instructor-led and self-paced learning.
  • Setting up and configuring lab environments for hands-on practice, simulating real-world IT infrastructure scenarios.

Education

2017 - 2022
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Haramaya University

Completed a rigorous 5-year Electrical Engineering undergraduate program with a specialization on Computer Engineering.

Straight A’ed several core courses relevant to my career, including:

  • Networking: Data Communication and Computer Networks, Computer Networking and Security,
  • Programing: Data Structures and Algorithms, Object-Oriented Programming, Software Engineering
  • Electronics: Digital Signal Processing, Embedded Systems, Microcomputers, VLSI Design
  • Design: Computer Architecture, Operating Systems, Database Systems

Certifications

Get in Touch

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