Eng. Ftwi Grmay – Architect of Eritrea’s Largest IT Infrastructure
At UltraTeS, we take pride in the unparalleled expertise of Eng. Ftwi Grmay, a visionary IT architect and implementer behind Eritrea’s largest and most sophisticated IT infrastructure. This transformative project, built for the Inland Revenue Department (IRD), set the benchmark for enterprise IT solutions in the country.
The Visionary Project: Eritrea’s Largest IT Infrastructure
Eng. Ftwi played a pivotal role as the Architect, Designer, Implementer, and Trainer for the IRD infrastructure, encompassing:
- Datacenters: Designed and implemented three interconnected datacenters with state-of-the-art facilities.
- Enterprise Networks: Architected networks within each datacenter and between sites, ensuring seamless communication and high reliability.
- Public Access Architecture: Enabled secure public access to services while safeguarding sensitive data.
- Virtualization: Deployed VMware vSphere for efficient resource utilization and robust system performance.
- Windows and Linux Infrastructure: Built and managed scalable and secure server environments across Windows and Linux platforms.
- Load Balancing and High Availability: Ensured system resilience with advanced load balancing and redundancy mechanisms.
- Replication and Site-to-Site Redundancy: Implemented real-time replication for disaster recovery and fault tolerance.
- Enterprise Backup and Data Protection: Delivered comprehensive backup solutions for data security and compliance.
- Equipment Specification and Procurement: Partnered with stakeholders, including Mr. Samuel, for hardware architecture, equipment specification, and purchase authorization.
- Cabling Infrastructure: Inspected and approved the network cabling installation, ensuring optimal system performance.
- Thin Client Solutions: Centralized endpoint management, streamlined application access, and enhanced endpoint security.
- Enterprise Security: Multi-layered protection with firewalls, intrusion detection, MFA, and compliance monitoring.
- VDI Infrastructure: Scalable virtual desktops with secure remote access and optimized resource utilization.
This infrastructure, by far the largest and most complex in Eritrea, hosts the nation’s largest business application developed by professionals from the Eritrea Institute of Technology.
Milestones and Upgrades
- Initial Deployment (2011–2013):
Eng. Ftwi laid the foundation for the IRD’s IT infrastructure, delivering a robust, scalable, and efficient solution from scratch. - System Core Upgrade (2016):
Upgraded the system’s core infrastructure, enhancing server and network performance while ensuring long-term sustainability. - Enterprise Application Optimization (2019):
- Upgraded and optimized the infrastructure hosting the enterprise application and database.
- Achieved a 7000% performance improvement, enabling the system to support exponentially increased user access.
- Full Infrastructure Renewal (2024):
Collaborated with European software suppliers to completely renew the IRD’s IT infrastructure from the ground up.- Redesigned and implemented datacenters, networks, and virtualized environments.
- Integrated the latest technologies to future-proof the system and meet evolving demands.
Legacy and Impact
This monumental infrastructure remains a cornerstone of Eritrea’s economic and administrative operations. By enabling the country’s largest business application, Eng. Ftwi ensured seamless taxation processes and public access to essential services. His innovative design and meticulous execution have set a gold standard for IT projects nationwide.
About Eng. Ftwi Grmay
With a relentless commitment to innovation and excellence, Eng. Ftwi brings a wealth of experience in enterprise IT architecture, virtualization, and system optimization. His ability to design, implement, and maintain large-scale IT infrastructures is matched only by his dedication to empowering others through training and mentorship.
Explore Eng. Ftwi’s groundbreaking projects and expertise at UltraTeS.