A seasoned software engineer and solutions architect with more than 18 years of experience architecting, designing and developing enterprise solutions with cutting-edge technologies across commercial, federal and Fortune 100 technology companies in the United States. He has a strong background in delivering scalable systems, leading modernisation initiatives and driving high-impact engineering outcomes.
Syoum relocated to Gizuf's corporate head office in Addis Ababa to lead the delivery of solutions on the ground, close to the customers and communities they serve.
He is passionate about solving complex problems through technology and closing the digital gap between Africa and the developed world, using innovation to create equitable access, opportunity and transformation.
He holds a master's degree in computer science from the USA and a B.Sc. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Addis Ababa University.