Tadesse Heye is originally from Ethiopia and graduated from technical school with a speciality in auto mechanics. Tadesse joined a famous Ethiopian airline as a mechanic, and after serving five years with the airline, he was promoted to the senior mechanic level and received a recognition certificate. Afterward, Tadesse moved to the United States of America, attended various technical and business schools, and graduated successfully.
He started his own auto mechanic shop in Boston in 1994, which was a major milestone and a dream come true. Over the course of 20
years, he established five auto mechanic shops and used car dealerships throughout various parts of the Boston area, including Somerville and Cambridge. With a proven track record for success, Tadesse is known for his outstanding attention to detail, wide range of technical skills, and excellent customer service. He has also held a number of roles, including manager, master technician, and supervisor.
Tadesse provides advice and support to customers regarding their cars. In addition, he has completed special training courses in diesel engines and graduated with hydraulic and heavy-duty equipment training in all diagnostic troubleshooting equipment.
He was featured in Cambridge’s major local newspapers in 2001 and in the Somerville Journal newspaper in 2002, as well as an Ethiopian magazine in 1997 for his proven ability and technical skills. He received many awards in 2005 from the National Institute of Automotive Excellence. He also held a specialized ASE certification in engine performance, advanced level electrical systems, heating, and steering and became a certified mechanic and certified BBB on 11/25/2003.
When Tadesse is not busy with his business ventures, he enjoys spending time fishing, attending art shows, and attending antique car shows. He loves cars, especially antique and classic cars. He used to collect them, including a 1966 Mercedes, 1976 Cadillac, and Ford Model T 1925.
He loves charity work and community groups such as church organizations and agencies that provide important support to society. Tadesse also enjoys helping the Boston Ethiopian Community, such as funding the Ethiopian community radio and, for many years, fundraising for his Church. Tadesse enjoys supporting and sponsoring musicians such as Dr. Tilahun Gessesse and sports programs, including the Boston Ethiopian Soccer Club.
He was recognized and awarded by the Ethiopian Community Association for his endless service to the needy and vulnerable. After 20 years in the Auto Industry, increasing his knowledge and experience, he studied and became a master technician before building a career as a medical device master technician, where he was frequently recognized and awarded for his technical skill.
Tadesse looks forward to his future success in business. He continues to perform cost-cutting modifications to boost device productivity, troubleshoot systems, perform accuracy, and repair breakthroughs to maintain daily operating efficiency. He performs work order management and conflict resolutions, trains technicians to perform device modification, and customizes upon doctors’ recommendations for people with disability.
He assists devices and hospitals with device installations according to technical specifications. Tadesse is happy doing technical work in medical technology solutions to support patients and medical providers. He loves to continue working as a technician, sharing his experience and knowledge, training technicians, especially helping people with disability. In the future, he plans to form a charity organization to help disabled people become productive members of society.
Where did the idea for working with medical devices come from?
I’ve been a technician for thirty-four years, so working on different devices is something that I have always done. With medical technology, I want my charity organization to focus on helping disabled people live without difficulty in getting around.
What does your typical day look like, and how do you make it productive?
I work as a subcontractor, so I get a job through the company I work for. It could be customizing a wheelchair or, installing heavy machinery or different things like that. We also clear up safety concerns on machines and put them back in operational order. We go to the manufacturer, pick up and verify the machinery, and then follow up with installation.
How do you bring ideas to life?
With machinery, the technology and operation are very similar, so you can take your knowledge of one device and apply it to another. I read the instructions before I start repairing anything.
What’s one trend that excites you?
I love technical work. I’ve done it all my life. I train myself and stay updated on the technology because it changes all the time, and I enjoy that.
What is one habit of yours that makes you more productive?
I have a passion for what I do. If you love what you do, then you’ll always be productive.
What advice would you give your younger self?
Always keep up and train yourself. You also have to be on the ground because sometimes, just reading doesn’t help you.
Tell us something that’s true that almost nobody agrees with you on.
The best way to resolve conflict is to prove that what you are doing is right.
What is the one thing you do over and over and recommend everyone else do?
Always read and update yourself. I read all the time. These young technicians want to do everything, but they don’t want to take the time to learn and understand what to do.
What is one strategy that has helped you grow?
I prove myself by my record. Over the course of many years, I’ve gotten many awards and a lot of recognition, so when people see that I am experienced and that I have a proven track record, then they’re convinced.
What is one failure you had, and how did you overcome it?
I learn from my failures. I find out the causes behind the failure; then I find the solution.
What is one business idea that you’re willing to share?
Even though you have to be trained in a specialization, all the technical stuff is related. If you know how to fix an airplane engine, you can fix a car engine.
What is the best $100 you recently spent? What and why? (personal or professional)
I buy a lot of books, but recently I bought a very nice shirt that I like a lot.
What is one piece of software or a web service that helps you be productive? How do you use it?
For technical repairs, there is software that gives the specifications of a particular device, like the height and weight, so you know where it fits, as well as a diagnostic test.
What is the one book that you recommend our community should read and why?
For every book that I read, I figure out what I’m going to get out of it. On the technical side, I get very specific and read the manuals for the devices I work on. If it is a life lesson book, then I’m going to get what I want to accomplish. I read with purpose.
What is your favorite quote?
Never give up. Be grateful for everything.
Published By: Aize Perez
