Samir Hassen

SAMIR HASSEN Son of a Coder Cloud | DevSecOps | AI CONTACT - - TECHNICAL SKILLS C#.Net Angular React & React Native Javascript & Typescript GraphQL Node JS (Express) Docker, Kubernetes & Openshift Web Services & API (Restful) SQL Server, Postgres, Data lakes Entity Framework Event streming (Kafka) & IoT Microservices & Event-driven CI/CD Pipelines Autentisering & EntraID Cloud Migration & Architecture Big Data Processing & Analytics DevOps & CI/CD Implementation Tech Team Management Agile Methodologies & Scrum Stakeholder Management Technical Advisory & Strategy Cloud Platforms: Azure, Google Cloud & AWS SaaS Technologies & services: Optimizely (EpiServer), MS 365, Databricks, Datadog, Sentry LANGUAGES Swedish (Native) English (Professional C2) Arabic PROFILE SUMMARY Microsoft Certified Solution Architect with 14+ years of experience delivering robust, scalable data solutions on-premise & cloud services Azure, AWS & GCP. Proven track record in designing, developing, and maintaining critical data platforms for clients across diverse industries, including Bank and Finance, Healthcare, Retail, and Construction. Deep expertise in SaaS services, cloud infrastructure, microservices-based architectures, and data engineering best practices. Proficient in leveraging the Microsoft Azure cloud data platform, including Azure Data Lake, Azure SQL Database, and Azure Synapse Data Warehouse, to monitor and optimize data pipelines. Skilled in data processing orchestration using Azure Data Factory and Databricks, with a strong focus on ensuring data quality, error handling, and operational stability. Excellent communication, analytical, problem-solving, and collaboration skills with advanced programming skills in C#, TypeScript, Terraform & more EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS & COURSES Bachelor in Computer Science KTH Royal Institute of Technology & Stockholms University 2011 Certifications & Courses Microsoft Solution Architect | Cloud Desgin & Infrastrucuture SAFe 5 Agilist - Scaled Agile Framework Microsoft Certified Professional | Azure Fundamentals Microsoft MCSD: Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3 Advanced Programming in .Net | Malmö University - PROJECTS Solution Architect & Tech Lead @ PWC September 2022 - March 2024 • Reduced manual testing efforts and increased deployment frequency by introducing and implementing an automated testing framework across all tech teams. • Developed a JavaScript-based testing framework, containerized with Docker for scalability, and integrated with Azure DevOps Pipelines coded using Terraform. • Improved data accuracy and efficiency by introducing new functionalities to the data pipeline of PwC's critical auditing tool with over 10,000 daily users. • Built an ETL system aggregating data from PwC's internal sources and external SaaS systems like Fortnox, Visma, and the Swedish Tax Agency. • Designed and implemented scalable data solutions in a SaaS environment that transformed raw data into actionable insights through robust ETL processes, using a combination of Azure Functions and Azure Data Factory. • Collaborated in an agile team environment and led frontend development in Angular and C# applications, Azure infrastructure coded in Terraform, network security and compliance, and automated testing to minimize downtime. • Designed and deployed a complex Azure-based backend infrastructure spanning 40+ resources per environment, including: ⎯ C# Microservices hosted on Azure Functions and Kubernetes clusters ⎯ Service Bus for efficient queue management and load balancing ⎯ Data Factory for transforming unstructured data into analytics-ready formats ⎯ Databricks, Cosmos DB, and PostgreSQL for robust data storage and processing Tech Stack: Azure, C#.Net, Entity Framework, React, Angular, Kafka, Docker & Kubernetes, SQL Server, Virtual Networks and subnets, Cyber Security, Python, OpenAI EXPERIENCES & PROJECTS Solution Architect & Lead Developer @ Riot Broadcast October 2024 - December 2024 • Designed and implemented scalable infrastructure in AWS with focus on cybersecurity, data flows & failover. • Technical roadmap, lead the developers and coded the audio streaming platform, deployed in AWS EKS Kubernetes. • Documentation for technical CTO & non technical project manager, see my Github LiveKit repo. Tech Stack: AWS Lambda, C#, EKS, Docker, Networking & Security Groups, CI/CD, SaaS LiveKit Interim CTO & Tech Lead @ Flipnbid (Scale-up) December 2023 – September 2024 • Successfully designed and implemented a scalable data pipeline to extract, transform, and load (ETL) customer data from multiple sources into a centralized data warehouse. • Leveraged Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services such as App Engine, Cloud Build, and CI/CD pipelines to automate data engineering workflows and improve efficiency. Tech Stack: React, Google Cloud, App Engine, Cloud Build CI/CD pipelines, Postgresql, MongoDB Solution Architect & Tech Lead @ Region Stockholm February 2021 - June 2022 • Enhanced access security for medical personnel and safeguarded patient journal data by implementing a Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) solution using Azure authentication service for the Region Stockholm login portal. • Integrated Azure Active Directory and OAuth 2.0 to enforce compliance with GDPR and other regulations, strengthened the login process, and reduced authentication time through process optimization and automation. • Engineered a SaaS solution capable of handling over 10K concurrent users and reduced authentication time and login failures by optimizing the login and authentication flow, enhancing overall user experience. Tech Stack: Azure, oAuth, Smart card authentication, Javascript, Chrome, SaaS services Solution Architect & Tech Lead @ Sergel Group & Marginalen Bank February 2020-Januari 2021 • Enhanced system scalability, reliability, and access across distributed teams through the successful migration of Sergels' data infrastructure from on-premise servers to Azure via Arc. • Developed cloud-native solutions according to business needs in collaboration with a remote tech team in Asia. • Managed stakeholders and technical requirements and served as a trusted advisor to the Head of Development on cloud strategies, system security, and infrastructure design. • Led agile team, introduced Scrum DevOps CI/CD pipelines and cloud resource management to strengthen development and deployment processes. Tech Stack: Azure, Angular, MaterialUI, Kafka, oAuth 2.0, Keycloak, Javascript, Chrome IT Teacher & Board member @ Jensen Vocational University & Nackademin VU February 2021-June 2022 • Taught core software engineering subjects, including JavaScript frameworks (Node.js, React, Angular, Vue), Mobile Development (PWA using React Native), Programming with C#, and Databases using Microsoft SQL Server. • Provided guidance on software development life cycles (SDLC), project management, and version control (Git) to prepare students for real-world tech environments. CTO & Tech Lead @ KitabCloud (Startup) November 2020-July 2023 • Collaborated with founders to collect requirements, define project scope, and build a robust system architecture on Azure and led a team of developers and testers to convert business ideas into deliverables. • Led design & implementation to launch our digital service on Google- & Apple App stores. • Coded full stack & cloud infrastrucuture using a combination of React, Node.js and PostgreSQL. Tech stack: AWS, React Native (Redux), NodeJs, SQL Server Interim CTO & Lead Developer @ Spectrum PEMF December 2020-July 2023 • Improved customer engagement and workforce productivity leading the design and deployment of a mobile application that enabled staff to upload audio content. • Develop a React and Redux web application and a mobile application in React Native. • Integrated Google Firebase for push notifications, Facebook API for social login and deployed on Azure. Tech stack: Azure, Google Cloud, Shopify, API, SQL Server, React Native EXPERIENCES & PROJECTS Front end Architect SEB Januari 2020-Juli 2020 • Led the migration of the bank’s on-premise data to Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and developed a Developer Portal to facilitate integration with third-party systems (Tink & Klarna) with SEB’s systems to comply with the EU directive. • Managed and maintained Angular frontend and two backends (Java, Golang) hosted on GCP Compute Engine and collaborated with UX team and stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver data-driven solutions. • Implemented robust cyber security measures and led the implementation of Key Vault for secure credential storage to ensure compliance with banking security standards and protect sensitive data from breaches. Tech stack: Angular & Typescript, Golang, Java (Spring Boot), Docker, Keycloak (oAuth), Google Cloud, CI/CD, Terraform, Gitlab, Postgres, testing with Karma Sr. Full stack Developer & Data engineer Gavagai (Scaleup) Augusti 2019-December 2019 • Developed and deployed a feedback analysis system to process and analyze large volumes of customer feedback data from IKEA to extract actionable insights. • Built interactive dashboards using frontend technologies such as Vue.js to visualize key metrics like customer sentiment, number of occurrences, and product feedback trends, enabling end-users to monitor performance in real time. • Led backend development using Node.js, ensuring high-performance API integration and efficient data pipelines to support large-scale data ingestion and analysis. Tech stack: AWS, Vue (vuex), Nodejs (Express), Redis, Kafka, Redshift, GraphQL, Knockout, Octopus Deply Sr. Full stack developer SPK & Swedbank January 2019–June 2019 • Architected and developed a full-stack web application utilizing Angular for the frontend and C# .NET Core for the backend and deployed it on Azure. • Integrated local and cloud-based data environments by leveraging Azure ARC to securely connect on-premise data while ensuring compliance with GDPR. • Led the development of custom integration with SPK’s financial system to extend the platform's data analysis capabilities and enable real-time reporting and forecasting to improve decision-making processes. Tech stack: C# & .Net Core, jQuery, MVC, TeamCity, Entity Framework, Bootstrap, Knockout, MS Sql Server, Subversion Sr. Back end Developer PEAB September 2018-November 2018 • Spearheaded the migration of a legacy WinForms system built on Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) to .NET Core and engineered the transfer of data from client on-premise servers to Microsoft Azure, integrating Azure Data Factory and Azure SQL Database to ensure data integrity and scalability. • Designed and developed high-performance data pipelines using Azure Data Factory to facilitate ETL processes that enabled the organization to optimize real-time data processing and analytics. • Implemented data quality checks and validation processes to ensure data integrity and accuracy and collaborated with business stakeholders to understand data requirements and translate them into technical specifications. Tech Stack: Angular, C#.Net, WCF, WinForm, Azure, TFS & CI/CD, jQuery, Entity Framework, Bootstrap, Sql Server Sr. Full stack Developer Vattenfall December 2017 - August 2018 • Led frontend development using JavaScript frameworks like React.js and collaborated with UI/UX teams to deliver intuitive and responsive web client interfaces. • Designed and implemented backend APIs in C# and ensured smooth data interaction between the frontend and serverside components to optimize performance for data-heavy applications. • Spearheaded the deployment process at the end of every three-week sprint, configuring IIS environments for testers and end users across development, testing, and production environments. Tech Stack: Javascript, Angular, C#.Net, Azure, Git, CI/CD, jQuery, Entity Framework, Sql Server EXPERIENCES & PROJECTS Solution Architect byBrick September 2017 - December 2017 • Designed and developed a chatbot using Microsoft's Bot Framework to enhance customer engagement on the company's new website and integrated the chatbot with Cortana, Microsoft's AI assistant to provide advanced conversational capabilities. • Created a comprehensive data model architecture using Microsoft's Visio to visualize and understand the relationships between data entities. • Leveraged Microsoft Graph API to enable real-time access to employee schedules and facilitate a meeting request system that improved meeting booking efficiency. Tech stack: Azure, Bot Framework, Microsoft Graph API, jQuery, C#.Net, Entity Framework, SQL Server Co-Founder & Development Manager Wasmiah IT October 2014 - July 2017 • Developed a comprehensive IoT platform application featuring a user-friendly dashboard for tracking battery life and sensor performance to improve operational efficiency. • Spearheaded the implementation of a cutting-edge IoT project utilizing Beacon technology to enhance data collection and real-time tracking capabilities. • Secured funding by pitching the IoT platform to potential investors, recruited and led a high-performing development team, including hiring a Sales Manager and developers to ensure the project met milestones and objectives. Tech stack: Ionic, Angular, Swift & Object-C for iOS, Java and Kotlin Sr. Full Stack Developer (E-commerce) SwiftForward December 2013 - March 2014 • Developed and implemented a scalable e-commerce platform for a leading marketing company using the Magento framework to improve user engagement and sales conversion rates. • Ensured smooth and secure transactions and reduced cart abandonment rates by Integrating online payment systems, including PayPal and Payson. Tech stack: Javascript, jQuery, Magento CMS, Payson, PayPal, PHP, MySQL ADDITIONAL PROJECTS Full Stack Developer, Occident | Web Developer, The National Archives of Sweden | Data Engineer, KW Digital & Hallvarsson & Halvarsson | Web Developer, IDG | Backend C# Developer, Tobii KEY CLIENTS PwC, Flipnbid, Region Stockholm, KitabCloud, Spectrum, Sergel Group & Marginalen Bank, Nackademin & Jensen YH, SEB, Gavagai, SPK & Swedbank, Vattenfall, Stockholms Stadsarkiv, and KW Digital & Hallvarsson & Halvarsson KEY SKILLS • Microsoft Azure, GCP & AWS Cloud Architecture • AI-Driven SaaS Integration • Data Engineering & ETL Pipelines • DevOps Automation & CI/CD Workflows • Microservices & Containerisation • Stakeholder & Technical Alignment • Data Analytics - PowerBI • Data Governance & Compliance • Agile Project Management • Full-Stack Development • Multi-Cloud Infrastructure Solutions • Scalable System Design • Failover & Multi-Cloud redundancy • Generative AI (LLM) & AI voice tech