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Founded in 2004 by Ephrem Girma, BLEN Inc is headquartered in Washington, DC. BLEN is a leading provider of comprehensive information technology solutions and project management services to the Federal Government. We are currently providing cutting-edge technology services to large and small organizations such as The World Bank, Federal Maritime Commission and General Protective Services on a variety of mission critical projects.

BLEN brings to each client the spirit and enthusiasm of an entrepreneurial corporate structure, a staff that is continuously educated in newly emerging technologies, and the primary goal of exceeding contract requirements and customer expectations.

the team

Ephrem Girma, President

Ephrem Girma is a US Army veteran with over 10 years of military and civilian services. Mr. Girma earned a Bachelors of Arts degree in Graphics Design from University of Maryland and has performed a wide variety of roles as creative director, information technology officer and different managerial duties. His experience includes end-to-end graphics design product with the cutting edge graphics design software suites, full cycle web design process, project management, database design, networking design, quality assurance, and network configuration.

Mike Endale

Mike Endale has more than 8 years of broad-based and progressive experience in software engineering, network engineering, including hands-on management, leadership, and operations experience. He has significant expertise in administration, strategic planning, software process improvement, program development, and project management. Mr. Endale is skilled in analyzing organizational requirements, interpreting management desires and needs, and implementing solutions.

Bezu Woldesemiat (Bezalel)

Bezu Woldesemiat has a BSc degree in Management Information Systems (MIS) and Master’s degree in Computer Science. He has more than 8 years working experience in system and software designing and development under his belt. Mr. Woldesemiat is a very motivated, innovative and ambitious entrepreneur with a verity and broad vision with solid understanding of business modeling, strategy designing and operation management.