As a seasoned technology professional with close to a decade of experience in the telecommunications industry, I bring extensive expertise in asset lifecycle management, financial systems, finance operations, process automation, and capital project management. I am passionate about connecting the dots throughout the entire value chain, and I thrive in leveraging insights derived from data and technology utilization to drive change and enable a continuously developing digital-first organization.Currently serving as a Team Lead for Financial Systems & Processes at Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia PLC, I am responsible for the setup and operationalization of the company's ERP system to ensure accurate and efficient financial reporting. I also lead a cross-functional team in the planning and execution of ERP integration to 3rd party systems, resulting in timely service to the customers. My role as the Finance SPOC to the IT teams enables me to ensure Finance requirements are well-articulated and delivered in any automation or process improvement projects.Throughout my career, I have consistently demonstrated my ability to manage key strategic & transformative projects, aimed at driving operational efficiency, profitable and sustainable results. I have led collaboration within cross-functional agile teams to deliver process improvement projects and have undertaken research on external environmental trends, industry trends, and emerging automation technologies to enable strategic decision-making.As an aspiring tech leader, I am committed to shaping the future of the industry by investing in mentorship and leadership development programs. My experience as a member of the Board of Advisors at Greenhorn Mentorship Program has allowed me to mentor and guide young professionals towards achieving their career aspirations. Through this engagement, I have been able to give back to the community by sharing my knowledge and expertise with the next generation of technology leaders.I look forward to connecting with like-minded individuals and contributing to a team dedicated to driving innovation and growth in the FinTech industry.