Mr. Abinel Berhe is a highly skilled senior consultant with extensive experience in designing and managing electrical, fire alarm, access control, security, and low voltage systems in the greater San Francisco and East Bay Area. His expertise spans various aspects of system engineering, from initial design to field troubleshooting and high-level systems programming. Mr. Berhe’s comprehensive experience and technical acumen make him a valuable asset to Guidepost, where he continues to leverage his skills to deliver exceptional solutions and support to clients.
Previously, Mr. Berhe served as a senior systems engineer at Comtel Systems Technology, Inc. In this role, he prepared engineering submittal packages, AutoCAD drawings, and bills of materials. His responsibilities included coordinating door hardware for card access systems, resolving complex installation issues, and providing field troubleshooting for intricate system and network problems. Additionally, he developed and implemented design and installation standards while utilizing and supporting junior engineers and draftsmen. His technical support extended to sales and operations, and he was instrumental in completing bid take-offs, estimates, and pre-bid site walks.
Mr. Berhe also held the position of project engineer at TYCO/SimplexGrinnell. He was responsible for designing comprehensive systems, including fire alarm, access control, CCTV, and various other security and communication systems. He prepared detailed electrical system drawings and analyzed customer needs to develop tailored solutions. His role involved value engineering project specifications to ensure customer satisfaction and project profitability, preparing project submittals, and resolving design and construction issues.
As an application engineer with Ingersoll Rand / Kratos HBE, Mr. Berhe determined equipment suitability and pricing, wrote detailed specifications, and designed custom equipment for specific applications. He supported customers throughout the sales and design cycle, managed proposal preparations, and communicated technical functionalities to assist in closing important sales. His work involved planning, designing, and deploying equipment to meet customers’ low voltage needs.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Berhe served as the security technology and training manager at The First Church of Christ, Scientist. He supervised electricians and technicians, managed the design and installation of integrated security systems, and developed performance standards for system end-users. He was responsible for budget creation, server administration, and training curriculum development. His role included conducting internal audits, resolving hardware and software problems, and supporting investigations through digital systems information analysis.
