The People Behind Aquila
Engineers, designers, product thinkers, and business builders united by a shared mission: transforming African businesses through world-class technology.
Our Departments
Cross-functional teams working together to deliver excellence.
Engineering
Full-stack developers, mobile engineers, DevOps, QA, and security specialists building our product portfolio.
AI & Data
Machine learning engineers, data scientists, and AI researchers pushing the frontier of intelligent systems.
Product & Design
Product managers, UX designers, and UI specialists creating beautiful, intuitive enterprise experiences.
Business & Operations
Sales, marketing, HR, finance, and operations professionals keeping the business running and growing.
Driving Our Vision
Experienced leaders who have built and scaled technology organizations across Africa and globally.
Yohannes Alemayehu
Chief Executive Officer
Executive15+ years in enterprise software. Former CTO at TechCorp Africa. Holds an MBA from Addis Ababa University and an MSc in Computer Science. Passionate about Africa's digital future and building world-class teams.
Technology is not just about code — it is about transforming lives and businesses across our continent.
Sara Tesfaye
Chief Technology Officer
EngineeringExpert in distributed systems and cloud architecture with 12 years of experience. Led engineering at multiple Ethiopian startups before joining Aquila. MSc in Software Engineering from AAiT.
Great software is built by great teams solving problems that genuinely matter to people.
Dawit Bekele
VP of Engineering
EngineeringSpecialized in AI/ML and enterprise systems with 10+ years building scalable platforms. Led teams at global companies before returning to Ethiopia to contribute to local tech growth.
The best solutions always come from deeply understanding the problem before reaching for a solution.
Helen Mekonnen
VP of Product
ProductProduct leader with 9 years of experience building B2B SaaS products. Previously at Safaricom and a leading fintech. Focuses on user-centered design and measurable business outcomes.
Every feature we ship should solve a real problem for a real user — if it does not, we should not ship it.
Abel Tadesse
VP of Business Development
BusinessExtensive experience in enterprise sales across Africa. Built strategic partnerships with Fortune 500 companies and led expansion into Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda.
Sustainable success is built on relationships, trust, and consistently delivering real value.
Meron Hailu
Head of People & Culture
OperationsHR leader passionate about building inclusive, high-performance cultures. Former People Lead at an African tech unicorn. Certified SHRM-CP with 8 years of experience in tech companies.
Our people are our greatest asset. Investing in them is investing in our future and our clients' success.
The Engineers Building Our Products
A sample of the senior technical talent driving our product development and client delivery.
And 80+ more engineers, designers, and specialists across all disciplines.
A Culture Built on Trust & Excellence
We believe great work happens when talented people are empowered, supported, and genuinely inspired by the mission.
Continuous Learning
Annual ETB 50,000 learning budget per engineer for courses, conferences, and certifications. Weekly knowledge-sharing sessions open to all.
People First
Comprehensive health insurance, mental health support, flexible working hours, and a genuine culture of care for every team member and their families.
Move Fast, Quality High
We ship quickly without cutting corners. Strong CI/CD pipelines, code reviews, and test coverage let us move fast and keep standards high.
Excellence in Everything
From code quality to client communication, we hold ourselves to the highest standard. Good enough is never enough at Aquila.
Collaborate & Celebrate
Monthly team events, quarterly offsites, and an annual company retreat. We build together and celebrate wins together.
Merit & Growth
Performance-based compensation, clear promotion criteria, and transparent career paths. Your growth is tied to your impact, not office politics.
We Are Hiring
Join our growing team and build the future of African tech.
Want to Join Our Team?
We are always looking for talented people who share our passion for technology, excellence, and Africa's digital future.