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Shahad
AlHemyari

Computer Engineer & Cloud / DevOps / Security

Versatile Computer Engineering graduate with 5+ years of coding experience across Cloud, DevOps, AI, Cybersecurity, and Full-Stack development. Currently expanding into OT/ICS security and industrial automation. Passionate about building scalable, secure, and efficient systems.

Technical Skills

Languages
PythonJavaC++PHP
Cloud & DevOps
AWSTerraformKubernetesDockerJenkinsCI/CDCloudFormation
Cybersecurity & OT/ICS
IEC 62443NIST CSFOT/ICS SecurityNetwork SecurityAPI SecurityLinux Security
AI & Data
TensorFlowScikit-learnPandasPower BIData Visualization
Web & Full-Stack
ReactJavaScriptLaravelSpring BootHTML/CSSAPI Integration
IoT & Game Dev
UnityGodotMQTTMicrocontrollersEdge Computing

Experience

Product Services & Solutions Sep 2025 – Present
GE Vernova, Dubai, Sharjah [Saif Zone]
  • Working on OT/ICS cybersecurity within industrial automation environments
  • Developing training materials aligned to IEC 62443 and NIST CSF frameworks, scoped to the Product Supplier, and System Integrator roles
  • Supporting cybersecurity initiatives for Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS)
Cloud & DevOps Intern Jul 2023 – Sep 2023
CEP Events, Dubai
  • Automated cloud infrastructure deployment using Terraform & AWS CloudFormation, reducing provisioning time by 50%
  • Implemented CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins & Docker, improving deployment efficiency by 40%
  • Assisted in security audits for cloud applications, identifying and resolving API vulnerabilities
R&D Intern Mar 2023 – May 2023
Industry 4.0 Application & Research Center, Istanbul Aydin University
  • Researched emerging Industry 4.0 technologies and applications in automation
  • Processed and analyzed large datasets using MS Excel & MATLAB
  • Assisted in IoT risk assessments, identifying security threats in embedded systems
E-Learning Support Intern Oct 2022 – Dec 2022
Online Learning Center, Istanbul Aydin University
  • Monitored and optimized the university's Adobe Connect system for online learning
  • Assisted professors in troubleshooting technical issues during live classes

Selected Projects

Automated Cloud Infrastructure
IaC templates to streamline cloud provisioning. Goal: reduce deployment time by 50% through automation.
TerraformAWSCloudFormation
Loan Fraud Prediction Model
ML model with data preprocessing and feature engineering, achieving 80% prediction accuracy improvement.
PythonScikit-learnPandas
Nourish Nymphs — Food Delivery
Led a team of four to build a scalable food delivery platform using MVC-MVVM architecture.
PHPLaravelMySQL
Inclusive Puzzle Game
Accessibility-focused puzzle game for children aged 9–15 on the autism spectrum.
GodotGDScript
Foodie Life — Restaurant App
Mobile restaurant guide app with API integration, leading a team of three to deliver a seamless UX.
React NativeExpoAPI
Billing System
Two billing systems built with OOP principles — one in C++ and one as a Java desktop app with JFrame & MySQL.
C++JavaMySQL

Education & Certifications

BSc in Computer Engineering — Honors
Istanbul Aydin University
CGPA: 3.56 / 4.0  ·  Oct 2020 – Jun 2024
Cybersecurity · NLP · AI · Data Mining · Parallel Programming · Computer Networks · Robotics · Software Engineering
Languages
EnglishArabicGerman (Basic)Turkish (Basic)

Certifications

In Progress
AWS Solutions Architect Associate
Amazon Web Services
In Progress
Fortinet
Fortinet Certified Associate Cybersecurity
Issued Feb 2026 · Expires Feb 2028
VPNAuthentication ProtocolsFirewalls
Associate
Fortinet Certified Fundamentals Cybersecurity
Issued Nov 2025 · Expires Feb 2028
App SecurityCloud ServicesNetwork Security
Fundamentals
FortiGate 7.6 Operator
Issued Feb 2026
FirewallsAuthentication Systems
Technical Introduction to Cybersecurity 3.0
Issued Mar 2026
Cloud SecurityApp Security
Getting Started in Cybersecurity 3.0
Issued Nov 2025
Cloud ServicesFirewalls
Introduction to the Threat Landscape 3.0
Issued Nov 2025
CybersecuritySocial Engineering
Cisco
Junior Cybersecurity Analyst Career Path
Issued Feb 2025
LinuxThreat DetectionCybersecurity
Career Path
Introduction to Cybersecurity
Issued Feb 2025
CybersecurityThreat Detection
Acronis
Acronis Cyber Protect – Cybersecurity Basics
Issued Feb 2026 · Expires Feb 2027
Cyber DefenseAntivirus
Intro to Acronis Cyber Protect
Issued Feb 2026 · Expires Feb 2027
Cyber DefenseAntivirus
Tech Fundamentals
Issued Feb 2026 · Expires Feb 2027
LicensingAcronis Cyber Protect
Other
Foundational C# with Microsoft
freeCodeCamp · Issued Dec 2023
C#
Deloitte Australia – Data Analytics Job Simulation
Forage · Issued Jul 2025
TableauData Visualization