Guled Hassen Ahmed | Engineer & Entrepreneur

Profile

A mechanically trained engineer (BSc, Jimma Institute of Technology, 2019) turned entrepreneur and digital marketer with project-management expertise. Founder & CEO of two ventures, I thrive at the intersection of technical problem-solving and creative strategy. Currently expanding my toolkit as a self-taught programmer.

Education

BSc in Mechanical Engineering

Jimma Institute of Technology, Ethiopia

2019

Experience

Founder & CEO

Odaa Engineering

2013 – Present · Harar, Ethiopia

Launched an engineering-services firm focused on infrastructure, site surveys, and system design
Directed end-to-end project delivery: scoping, budgeting, risk management, quality control
Cultivated partnerships with municipalities and local contractors

Founder & Digital Strategist

Adal Digital Marketing Visit Website

Jul 2023 – Present · Harar, Ethiopia

Built a digital-marketing agency from the ground up, serving SMEs and NGOs
Crafted brand identities, managed multi-channel ad campaigns, and delivered ROI-driven strategies
Trained clients in social-media best practices and basic analytics

Project Manager

Street Light & Construction Projects, Babile (East Hararghe)

2012 – 2013 · Babile, Ethiopia

Spearheaded installation of solar-and-grid streetlighting across 15 km of roads
Supervised civil-works subcontractors and electrical teams to meet municipal standards
Enhanced local safety and extended public-lighting uptime by 40%

Skills

Engineering & Project Mgmt

AutoCAD Mechanical Systems Gantt & CPM Risk Mitigation

Digital Marketing

SEO Social Media Strategy Meta Ads Canva Photoshop Illustrator

Programming (Learning)

HTML CSS JavaScript Python Basics

Video & Design Tools

CapCut Premiere Pro Figma

Languages

Afaan Oromo (Native)

Amharic (Fluent)

Somali (Fluent)

Arabic (Fluent)

English (Professional)

Interests & Impact

Sustainable infrastructure

Tech-driven education

Open-source contributions

Next Steps & Portfolio Tips

Showcase Real-World Projects: Build a mini-site to demo your street-lighting case study, with photos, process overview, and "lessons learned."
GitHub & Codepen: As you learn JS/Python, post bite-sized scripts or interactive demos—you'll signal growth to employers.
Cross-Skill Workshops: Host a free webinar—"Engineering Meets Marketing"—to spotlight your unique profile and attract clients or partners.
Certify & Validate: Consider Google's UX or Analytics certificates to complement your programming journey and digital-marketing skillset.
Network Locally: Engage with Ethiopian tech hubs (ICE Addis, Gebeya) to find mentors, collaborative projects, or hackathons.