Dawit Fsiha
Director of Development @ExperiencePoint
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WORK HISTORY
Director of Development @ExperiencePoint
Toronto, ON, CA
Summary:Experienced and accomplished Director of Development, skilled in leading successful modernization initiatives, driving high-quality software development life cycles, and effectively reducing tech debt. Successfully transformed the company\'s software architecture and led a talented team of Senior and Junior Fullstack Developers, Software Architects, DevOps, CI/CD Automation Engineers, and QA professionals. Aligns development efforts with strategic business objectives to consistently deliver value-driven solutions. Prioritizes effective communication, actively listens to engineers\' input, and maintains a high level of team motivation through regular 1-on-1 discussions and constructive feedback. Adept at connecting dots among different teams and product development for seamless collaboration.Collaborating closely and efficiently with key directors across the organization, including the Director of Project Management, Director of Product Ownership, Creative Director, and IT and Infrastructure Director, I fostered seamless collaboration and alignment of efforts across multiple development teams and projects. Leveraging my strong leadership and communication skills, I identified gaps and established consistency in development practices, ensuring coherency throughout the process. I take pride in maintaining a 100% retention rate of the engineering and QA team, contributing to a high level of team and peer satisfaction. These efforts have earned me top ratings for my achievements and contributions in the annual 360 reviews
EDUCATION
University of Ottawa
M.A.SC. Electrical Computer Engineering, Wireless Communication
University of Ottawa
Bachelor of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering, Communication and Electronics
ABOUT DAWIT FSIHA
Accomplished Director of Development with a proven track record in leading modernization initiatives, driving high-quality software development, and achieving tangible results. Expertise in the dual Agile environment, utilizing SDLC and human-centered design thinking to deliver exceptional outcomes. Experienced leader with outstanding communication skills, deep business acumen, and a track record of aligning development efforts with strategic business objectives. Consistently delivers value-driven solutions that meet organizational goals. Success-driven leader adept at coaching and managing cross-functional remote teams of Senior Fullstack Developers, Software Architects, DevOps, CI/CD Automation Engineers, and QA professionals. Ensures project completion within scope, on time, and prevents scope creep. Attended Alignment and Product Council meetings, providing timely updates on project progress, risk assessment, and positive developments. Delivered comprehensive reports and actively contributed to strategic discussions. Led a significant government project from inception to successful launch, achieving substantial impact as one of the most important initiatives at Statistics Canada. Over 17 years of progressive experience in software development, web application and platform development, hardware design, RF design, and embedded development. Thrives in fast-paced environments, utilizing effective communication and strong problem-solving skills to consistently deliver excellent results.
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