Nawaf Alowaifi

A Software Engineer with highly motivated, detail-oriented, results-driven individual and excellent problem-solving skills.I am keen on implementing my skills to real-world problems.

Email: NawafAlowaifi@gmail.com

Phone: +966 50 795 2612

Address: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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Skills & Qualifications :

• Academic Distinction and Class Honors from King Saud University as a Software Engineer

• Proven track record in successfully designing and implementing backend Services

• Understanding of key Cybersecurity concepts and i have the ability to effectively identify and assess security vulnerabilities

• Solid background in working with APIs and databases

• Extensive knowledge in SDLC

Professional Skills :

Competence skills(Time management, Communication, Problem Solving, Analytical thinking, Teamwork)

Back-End(Java, C#, SQL, Python, .NET Framework, Spring Boot, Rest API, PostgreSQL, PgAdmin, Oracle)

Cybersecurity(Penetration Testing, Web Application Security, Vulnerability assessment, Penetration Testing Tools, Linux)

Software development Life Cycle(Requirement Gathering, Requirement analysis, UML diagrams, Waterfall, Agile, Jira)

Networking(Protocols and OSI model)

DevOps(Git, GitHub, GitLab)

Front-End(HTML, CSS, Javascript)

Education :

📚 Bachelor's Degree, Software Engineering | King Saud University

2019 - 2023

GPA : 4.59

Second Class Honors, Ranked 6th amongst my colleagues.

Professional Experience :

💼 Software Developer | SAMI Advanced Electronics

07-2023 - 10-2023 | Real Estate Digitization Initiative

MOJ Project - Real Estate Digitization Initiative

Led the development and implementation of dynamic websites dedicated to optimizing operational processes within the context of a comprehensive digital transformation initiative.

Collaborating with stakeholders to gather and analyze projects requirements.
Writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code to implement software features and functionalities.
Developed and optimized backend services.
Maintained comprehensive documentation for development processes.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement new features and enhancements.
Participated in Agile development processes, attending sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives to ensure efficient project delivery.
Integrated secure coding practices into the software development lifecycle to proactively address potential vulnerabilities.

💼 Software Engineering COOP Trainee | STC

12-2023 - 06-2023

Gained hands-on experience with technologies and development tools during the training program at STC.
Participated in collaborative development environments, working closely with senior developers and cross-functional teams to contribute to real-world projects.
Demonstrated adaptability by quickly acquiring new skills and adjusting to changes in project requirements or technology stacks.
Developed and maintained scalable, efficient, and secure software solutions, ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices.
Collaborated with the security team to address and patch vulnerabilities and mitigate potential risks.

Certificates :

Web Application Penetration Tester (eWPT) | eLearnSecurity

Junior Penetration Tester (eJPT) | eLearnSecurity

Oracle Certified Associate, Java SE 8 Programmer| Oracle

Certified SAFe® Practitioner | Scaled Agile, Inc.

Programming Nanodegree | Udacity

IBM Programming Professional Certificate | IBM

Linux Commands and Scripting | Coursera

Projects :

Digital transformation initiative operational website | SAMI Advanced Electronics:

Created a comprehensive website that streamlines and digitizes operational processes within the digital transformation initiative. The primary goal is to enhance efficiency, transparency, and collaboration involved in various aspects of digital transformation initiative.

Digital transformation initiative contract management website | SAMI Advanced Electronics:

Created a website to facilitate and optimize the contract signing and management processes for a diverse range of people involved in real estate digitalization initiative. The primary objective is to leverage digital tools and technology to streamline workflows and bring efficiency to the contract-related activities within the real estate digitalization initiative.

Dynamic Threat Guard | SAMI Advanced Electronics:

Created an advanced filtering mechanism to prevent penetration and hacking attempts by dynamically analyzing and blocking malicious traffic.

Student Planner | Graduation Project:

A college life management application to assist students in managing their responsibilities and make the most of their college experience.

Departments Selection | STC:

I took the initiative to propose and build a use case from scratch during my training.

Personal Website | Personal:

This personal portfolio website aims to present Nawaf Alowaifi as a skilled and dedicated software engineer, offering visitors a comprehensive overview of his skills, experience, and notable projects.

Languages :

English (Fluent) - IELTS Academic 6.5/9.0 (Speaking 7.0 Listening 7.0 Reading 6.5 Writing 6.0)

Arabic (Native)