Menilik Lemma

Solution Architect

AWS-certified Solution Architect delivering cloud solutions for DoD, Treasury, and USDA programs.

About Me

With expertise in AWS cloud services and enterprise solutions, I bring a comprehensive approach to solution architecture that bridges business needs with technical implementation.

7+ Years of professional experience
10+ Projects successfully completed
DoD · Treasury · USDA programs supported

As a business solutions architect, I specialize in designing and implementing enterprise-level solutions that optimize business processes and improve bottom lines. I work closely with teams to understand unique needs and develop customized strategies that align with business goals. Whether you need to streamline operations, enhance customer experience, or reduce costs, I can help you achieve your objectives and stay ahead of the competition.

Professional Experience

ECS

Technical Solutions Architect

Developed architecture recommendations for customers looking to stand up a technical solution in a DoD environment
Provided technical expertise to project teams maintaining and updating environments for DoD customers
Worked within the project team to implement and maintain multi-component, cloud-based and hybrid solutions which meet customer and security requirements
Implemented, and maintained Cloud solutions and new capabilities in AWS
Oversaw and implemented routine system updates including STIGs, OS and application patching
Installed, configured, maintained, updated, managed, and refined information systems
Ensured system components maintained compliance with DoD requirements
Participated in technical incident response and security assessment activities
Coordinated and provided support for all enclave applications and operations
Evaluated customer issues and made educated decisions on technologies, tools, and the overall delivery strategy
Successfully communicated to customers, contract program managers, industry partners, ECS senior management, and Government representatives
Provided leadership and creativity in new business capture and proposal development
Tracked industry trends and leveraged them to drive innovation and solution excellence across various functional domains
Collaborated with operations, technical, and business development managers, and ECS Centers of Excellence on key components of large solutions

Booz Allen Hamilton

Lead Technologist

Tax Professional Online Account Requirements Standardization Lead

Developed requirements management frameworks to ensure clarity and consistency in cloud technology deployments
Built and socialized governance frameworks to align cross-functional teams on standardized cloud solution structures
Managed stakeholder relationships and weekly status reports highlighting progress, risks, and next steps of cloud service development
Developed a real-time defect-tracking dashboard, exposing defect volumes across DEV, TEST, and PROD environments
Trained 50+ stakeholders on ELM & JIRA taxonomy, ensuring consistent adoption and reducing misinterpretations
Drove a 30% reduction in defect leakage by refining technical requirements templates and embedding validation checkpoints

Taxpayer Services Business Functions Analyst

Led cross-functional intake sessions with Treasury subdivisions to capture requirements for cloud-based solutions
Managed implementation of eGain platform and refined customer relationship management tools in Treasury
Conducted intake processes to incorporate Salesforce CRM into agency operations, enhancing stakeholder tracking
Translated complex federal business needs into technical AWS requirements, ensuring alignment with development roadmaps
Served as the liaison between business units and technical teams to streamline cloud adoption and service requests
Tracked and analyzed cloud technology demand trends to forecast resource needs for future contract acquisitions
Contributed to Treasury road map prioritization by evaluating use cases against budget, feasibility, and strategic goals

Enterprise Data Platform (EDP) Customer Success Lead/Assistant Architect

Led strategic customer engagements for new AWS Data Bricks initiatives, driving cloud adoption and alignment with Treasury objectives
Established deep technical relationships with clients by translating mission needs into cloud-based data lake features
Boosted operational efficiency by 15% through optimizing cloud processes and AWS solutions for federal tax systems
Managed client requirements as Customer Success Lead, aligning cloud development with mission-critical goals
Shaped technology roadmaps by tracking scope, effort (LOE), and deadlines from federal stakeholders
Reduced deployment risks by 20% by improving cross-team communication and cloud migration documentation

Buchanan & Edwards

Business Analyst

Led adoption of a cloud-first mindset, guiding USDA customers in understanding the benefits and impact of AWS architectures
Supported USDA’s 2-year COTS migration to AWS to drive increased business value and operational efficiency
Analyzed and monitored KPIs to optimize performance across Technical and Service cloud operations
Secured contract funding to fulfill customer commitments, ensuring timely delivery of AWS products and services
Presented cost-benefit analysis in data/calls/meetings, driving cloud adoption and ROI focused decisions
Established deep business and technical relationships through in-depth knowledge of customer mission requirements

Virginia Tech Information Tech Service Unit

Tech Support

Assisted dedicated team members in the analysis, development and delivery of all tech/software support and project work for assigned computer applications
Provided technical consulting on complex hardware and software issues
Supported 100+ end users via phone, e-mail, remote access, and in person to promptly resolve technical and software issues to meet resolution time targets
Maintained, cleaned, and organized a warehouse filled with 500+ computers to deliver inventory for sales
Adopted leadership role to delegate sys admin duties to new work study employees