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Nidal Abu-Raed--
Finnish
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nidal-abu-raed
Summary
As an experienced IT Specialist with a focus on machine learning, data management, and cloud
computing services, I am seeking a role that leverages my expertise in both software development and
IT project management. With a strong foundation in data processing, test automation, and system
validation, I excel at applying Scrum methodologies to streamline workflows and facilitate collaboration
across diverse IT teams.
I have taken a leading role in ensuring clear communication within Scrum teams, managing daily
stand-ups, technical meetings, and work planning sessions through Teams. My contributions in
optimizing processes and implementing thorough validation practices have enhanced both operational
efficiency and quality assurance. Additionally, I have been involved in regional expansion projects and
participated in DevOps initiatives to foster continuous improvement.
My certifications in monitoring, process optimization, and KPI analysis empower me to oversee IT project
functions with a focus on quality and performance. I bring a structured and proactive approach to
managing complex technical projects, ensuring they meet deadlines and deliverables.
With strong leadership skills and a proven ability to navigate technical challenges, I am well-equipped for
roles requiring both hands-on technical expertise and effective project management. My fluency in
English enables seamless collaboration with global teams, allowing me to contribute to IT projects within
an agile Scrum environment effectively.
Work Experience
Elisa Appelsiini, Pasila
IT Support Specialist
Main tasks:
● MDM (Mobile Device Management)
● 2nd Level Customer Support
● SW Production Support
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Optomed Software Oy, Espoo
IT Production Support Engineer
Main tasks:
● R&D of IT solutions for regulated gaming
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Optomed Health Care, Espoo
IT Production Support Engineer
Main tasks:
● Aurora IQ camera Portal UI/UX testing
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● Technical R&D of Optical Eye Screening Solutions
Nokia Solutions, Oulu
Test Engineer, 5G System Perfomance Engineer
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Main tasks:
● Installation of physical components for 5G base stations in lab spaces, including vCU/vDU vRAN
server installations, 5G radio installations, OpenGateWay switch installations, data load device
installations, and system inter-cabling.
● Performance testing, maintenance, and integration testing of the 5G base station system,
involving test definition and execution, replacement of physical components, introduction of new
components, fault reporting, analysis, and reporting of test results.
● Maintenance of the 5G base station test environment, including software updates for call data
load devices (Viavi), configuration of testing tools to meet requirements, management of tool data
and permissions, enhancement of testing tools, introduction of new testing tools, platform and
operating system updates and configurations for servers (OpenShift, NCS, NCIR, Kubernetes),
BIOS and BMC version updates, and configuration settings, technical documentation of test lines.
● 5G base station test automation work, such as Jenkins test engine configuration and
development, maintenance of Gitlab CI pipelines, code review, and access management,
development of Robot test cases, development of Python test automation system, creation of
Grafana metric dashboards, development and use of the Marvin tool, infrastructure management
(virtual machine reservations, IP space maintenance, resource monitoring and optimization,
library version updates, software version updates), organization of training related to test
automation systems, technical documentation of changes, monitoring, and communication of
changes, work planning (Jira).
● Research and development work on 5G base station software, including mapping synergies
between business units and related data reporting to the team.
● Innovation and technology project development, such as organizing innovation workshops,
knowledge-sharing sessions, and requirement specification sessions.
● Research and development of Nokia 5G mobile network products, including market analyses for
server manufacturers, competitor analyses, partner analyses, and patent development.
● Core tools and technique responsibilities in the role: Kubernetes, Marvin, Jenkins, Gitlab, Jira
Nokia Solutions, Espoo
Cloud and Big Data Platform Engineer
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Main tasks:
● Development of anomaly detection application to Nokia AVA Cognitive Services platform
● Work Planning: workload estimation, resource management, job length estimation, monitoring
work progress
● Core tools and technique responsibilities in the role: Kubernetes, Prometheus, AWS, Jenkins,
Marathon, Mesos, Grafana, Elastic, Gitlab, Jira
Nokia Solutions, Espoo
Trainee, Cloud and Big Data Platform Engineer
Main tasks:
● AVA Cognitive services -cloud platform maintenance
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● Diverse working among AI team, for example version control management, configurations,
testing, code reviews, coding Python, Shell, managing tasks, communicating work, reporting
work, documentation, arranging demos to customer
● Core tools and technique responsibilities in the role: Kubernetes, Prometheus, AWS, Jenkins,
Marathon, Mesos, Grafana, Elastic, Gitlab, Jira
Vantaan kaupunki, Architechture and city planning depart.
Summer trainee
Main tasks:
• City centrum new areas photographing
• Archiving, organize files
• IT-support for the team
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Vantaan kaupunki, Social- and Healthcare
Summer trainee
Main tasks:
• Coding
• Excel working
• Archiving
• Participation in Vantaa Kaupunki city campaign coordination
• IT-support for the team
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Illenpihan kindergarden
Summer trainee
Main tasks:
• Children care
• IT-support for the staff
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Nokia Care, Espoo
Summer trainee
Main tasks:
• Documentation and archiving
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MJY Saneeraus, Vantaa
Summer trainee
Main tasks:
• Support at construction sites
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Nokia Care, Espoo
Summer trainee
Main tasks:
• Research about the usage of internet among
youngsters
• Software testing
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Nokia Siemens Networks, Helsinki
Summer trainee
Main tasks:
● Research about the usage of social media among
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Education
M. Sc, B. Sc; Lappeenrannan
Teknillinen Yliopisto
Software Engineering and Digital
Transformation
2014 – 2021
B. Sc. Metropolia, Leppävaara, Espoo 2013 – 2014
Computer Science
Tikkurilan lukio, Vantaa
High school
2010 – 2013
Languages skills
Finnish
English
Swedish
arabic
native
professional
good
second native
Other skills
Software Project Management
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Identifying business needs for synergy within the organization
Jira tasks related to work coordination, such as task estimation, workload estimation, schedule
estimation, and personnel allocation
Scrum communication in daily work, including daily stand-ups, technical calls, and work planning
meetings (remotely via Teams)
Improving DevOps culture and related software development operations, such as configuring and
implementing centralized product development tools, cross-functional collaboration with other
teams, creating communication channels
Use of physical boards and other agile office work
Software Project Management Tools
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Jira (+ other task boards)
Confluence
Roadmap tools (e.g., Gantt, Visio)
Personnel performance monitoring tools
Work performance monitoring tools
Vacation lists
Component order listings
Inventory listings
Programming Languages
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Java and JavaScript object-oriented programming
Python functional programming
C system programming
Bash and Shell system programming
Robot test automation programming
SQL database programming
HTML web programming
C#
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Angular
React
Operating Systems
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Linux
Windows
OpenShift
NCIR
NCS
Production Economics
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Innovation and technology management
Cost-based management
Supply chain management
Mobile Networks
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5G radio introductions
Testing tools
Performance testing
Base station installation
Base station management
Software Development Tools and Techniques
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Docker, software delivery
Kubernetes, system orchestration
Jenkins, test automation
Prometheus, data monitoring
Grafana, data monitoring
Marvin, data analytics
Elasticsearch, data warehousing
Spark, PySpark, data processing and machine learning
Kafka, cloud based system event bus handling
Gitlab, system source code management and development
PostgreSQL, databases-analytics
Office Programs
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MS Office
MS Notes
MS Word
MS Excel
MS Project
MS Visio
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Outlook
Gantt
Visual Studio Code
NetBeans
Software Hosting Tools and Techniques
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Azure Cloud, software testing CI/CD
AWS, data warehousing
Google Cloud Platform, software solution deployment, management and maintenance
Virtual Machines, distributed systems
Hobbies
Walking
Shopping
Football
CS:GO -video gaming
