Tesfu Tesfazgi
About Tesfu Tesfazgi
Tesfu Tesfazgi is a Manager of Data Engineering at BuildOps, with a strong background in data engineering and environmental science. He has held various roles at ServiceTitan and has a comprehensive educational background, including master's degrees in Environmental Science.
Work at BuildOps
Tesfu Tesfazgi currently serves as the Manager of Data Engineering at BuildOps, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he oversees data engineering initiatives and manages a team responsible for developing and maintaining data pipelines. His work focuses on enhancing data operations and ensuring efficient data management practices within the organization.
Previous Experience at ServiceTitan
Before joining BuildOps, Tesfu Tesfazgi worked at ServiceTitan for several years in various roles. He began as a Data Engineer from 2016 to 2018, then progressed to Senior Data Engineer from 2018 to 2020. He later became the Lead Data Engineer from 2020 to 2021, and ultimately served as the Data Engineering Manager from 2021 to 2024. During his tenure, he coordinated large ETL projects and implemented strategies to enhance data operations.
Education and Expertise
Tesfu Tesfazgi holds a Master's degree in Environmental Science from both Università degli Studi di Padova and Instituto Superior de Agronomia, where he studied from 2012 to 2013 and 2013 to 2014, respectively. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of Asmara, completing his studies from 2002 to 2007. His educational background supports his expertise in data engineering and environmental science.
Achievements in Data Engineering
Throughout his career, Tesfu Tesfazgi has achieved significant milestones in data engineering. He optimized database import tools, resulting in a 75% reduction in transfer time. He also coordinated efforts to extend support team availability, which led to an 85% decrease in customer escalations. Additionally, he successfully scaled a team of Data Engineers from 5 to over 30 global employees, enhancing the capacity and efficiency of data operations.
Early Career and Development
Tesfu Tesfazgi began his career as an SQL/BI Developer at Nerium International in 2015, where he worked for 8 months. He also held a position as an SQL Developer at Clear Vision Information Systems for 2 months in 2016. These early roles provided foundational experience in data management and development, contributing to his later success in more advanced data engineering positions.