Norah Alshareef
Riyadh
Summary
Experienced System Architecture Department Manager with 7 years of success in complex system design and implementation. Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams and managing projects effectively. A strong leader and innovative problem-solver, passionate about advancing technology in artificial intelligence.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
System Architecture Department Manager
SDAIA
10.2022 - Current
- Face Portal Project: Evaluated various face SDKs and engines (e.g., Luna, Innovatrics, Luxand) for face detection and template creation; designed a custom engine using Luxand SDK, achieving 99% uptime and enhanced reliability with Melvus DB
- Reusable Code Project: Analyzed code repositories and identified 54% shared code; developed small libraries (Activity Logger, Annotations Utils, Response Handler, Authentication SDK, Job Utils, Generic API Client)
- After implementation, shared code was reduced by 90%, and average monthly bugs decreased by 70%
- Achieving High Availability for Sensitive Projects: Documented and analyzed current design of 15 services and 4 databases; conducted a study on recent outages and proposed solutions; developed comprehensive plans for high availability, implementing availability groups and witnesses for databases
- High-Availability and Scalable DNS Project: Implemented Linux BIND DNS server (master-slave solution) at the main site; designed and implemented a disaster recovery solution
- Enhancing Software Lifecycle with DevOps: Led the transition to DevOps practices; implemented CI/CD pipelines using GitHub; containerized applications with Docker and orchestrated deployments using Kubernetes and Nomad; automated deployment processes with Ansible
- Public SSL National PKI Project: Led the design and implementation of a secure SSL PKI network/system, including technical specifications and infrastructure designs; oversaw integration of components, ensuring seamless communication; implemented load balancing and backup/disaster recovery plans
- Separation and Redistribution of iDart Systems Project: Designed a new architecture for applications and databases on IDART to achieve a three-tier architecture; developed a plan to avoid outages during implementation of new reverse proxies
- NAFATH and Digital Identity Project: Designed a new network for the NAFATH platform, ensuring zero downtime during deployment; explored real-time communication approaches for optimal performance
- LDAP Load Balancing and Failover Management Service: Designed a solution for managing communications to LDAP servers, enhancing authentication options and implementing failover mechanisms
- IDart Disaster Recovery Network and Systems Design: Proposed a distributed architecture for disaster recovery, including backup servers and load balancers
- IDART Service Design Documentation: Increased the documentation percentage of existing services from 10% to 60%.
Backend Team Lead
SDAIA
01.2021 - 10.2022
- Digital Identity Services Development: Led development and implementation of Digital Identity Services by designing Ibram Platform, creating business documentation, leading core coding for document and transaction signing, and integrating PKI adapter service, HSM, and crypto services
- PKI Saudi Root Migration Project: Managed the project from start to finish by analyzing existing infrastructure at NCDC for delegation to NIC, creating migration plans for root PKI, including CA solutions and HSM integration, establishing new procedures and policies, and coordinating with audit teams and vendors through to migration ceremony
- Infra PKI Project for Certificate Management: Established systems for SSL and TSA certificates management by setting up the solution, creating certificate profiles that suit the needs of server certificates, application certificates, and firewall certificates
- Additionally, customized vendor code and facilitated the setup of RA team accounts for employee certificate requests
- IAM Project for Single Sign-On (SSO): Successfully led the project by conducting multiple POC projects demonstrating SAML, OAuth, OpenID, and OpenID Connect concepts, managing a team of eight to achieve productivity KPIs effectively
- Software Programming and Documentation Oversight: Supervised software programming and documentation efforts to ensure high-quality deliverables, resulting in a 25% increase in project completion rates and a 30% decrease in revision cycles.
Senior Software Developer
NIC
09.2018 - 01.2021
- High-Performance Web Applications: Designed and developed scalable and secure applications using Java
- MOFA Enrollment Service Project: Led processing of Saudi visa requests with multiple designs for fast processing and integration with backend services via APIs, ensuring high availability across servers
- Unique-ID Service: Created a robust formula for generating primary keys, enabling deployment for multiple local key services without replication
- Automatic Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS): Conducted research and development in collaboration with the Biometrics Center of Excellence on system design and new algorithms for fingerprint segmentation and quality enhancement
- Digital Identity: Performed business analysis, including feasibility studies, scope statements, and risk documentation
- Digital Signature Solution: Designed and built comprehensive solutions, including backend services, frontend interfaces, and certificate authority integration.
Pre-Sales Engineer
Sure International Technology
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Customer Technical Assessments: Conducted meetings to understand current technical environments and technology requirements
- Sales Strategy Development: Collaborated with the sales team to create effective selling strategies for target accounts
- Sales Presentations and Tools: Designed and delivered impactful presentations and sales tools to support the sales team's efforts
- Pre-Sales Activities and Consulting Services: Initiated consulting services and developed project scopes, preparing proposals for various projects such as the Smart Riyadh mobile application, Performance Evaluation System for MOH, Communication system for KAIF, and Hail Cement website.
Education
Intensive English Program -
Virginia Tech
VA05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
King Saud University
Riyadh05.2016
International Math Olympiad -
King Abdulaziz And His Companions Foundation
Riyadh, S05.2012
Skills
- NET Core
- API Design
- Java
- Jakarta EE
- Biometrics
- Cryptography
- Systems architecture
- RedHat Administration
- SQL
- Networks
- PKI
- Linear Algebra
Research
- Software Engineering, King Saud University, 05/2015, Analyzed software bugs in the Therac-25 radiation therapy machine:
- Assessed the disaster's impact on the community.
- Investigated software quality and integration issues.
- Proposed solutions for software evolution and integration.
Volunteer Experience
Mentor, Class Code Club, Blacksburg, United States, 01/2017, 12/2017, Instructed Virginia Tech and Auburn Middle School students in programming concepts.
Accomplishments
- Cyber Arabia competition: Secured first, representing Saudi Arabia.
- Academic Excellence Award: Computer and Information Sciences college (2013, 2014, 2015)
- Academic Excellence Award: High school (2010, 2011, 2012)
- Silver medal in the International Mathematics Olympiad, Mawhiba, Saudi Arabia (2012)
Training
- Linux CompTIA A+ Course, 01/2024
- PKI - Key Factor Course, 12/2022
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Course, 04/2020
- Building Modern Java Enterprise Apps, 07/2019
- ABIS Architecture and Integration, 01/2019
- MATLAB and Simulink Training, 03/2019
- OpenCV for Python Developers, 02/2019
- Java Enterprise Edition Training, 11/2018
- Java Design Patterns, 04/2017
- Panduit Training - Data Centers: Design, Standards, and Best Practices, 01/2015
Languages
Arabic
English
Certification
- Oracle Certified Professional: Java SE 17 Developer (OCP), 08/2023
- Project Management Professional (PMP), 10/2020
- Oracle Certified Professional: Java SE 11 Developer, 01/2021
Timeline
System Architecture Department Manager
SDAIA
10.2022 - Current
Backend Team Lead
SDAIA
01.2021 - 10.2022
Senior Software Developer
NIC
09.2018 - 01.2021
Pre-Sales Engineer
Sure International Technology
01.2018 - 08.2018
Intensive English Program -
Virginia Tech
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
King Saud University
International Math Olympiad -
King Abdulaziz And His Companions Foundation
- Oracle Certified Professional: Java SE 17 Developer (OCP), 08/2023
- Project Management Professional (PMP), 10/2020
- Oracle Certified Professional: Java SE 11 Developer, 01/2021
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