RAHAF ALQUHIADAN
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Accomplished API Management Developer with expertise in designing and delivering scalable enterprise solutions using Apigee. Holds a Master’s degree in Management Information Systems and a PMP certification, integrating technical skills with business strategy and project management. Demonstrated experience in API lifecycle management, digital transformation, and stakeholder collaboration.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Integration developer
Upsource by STC
Riyadh
05.2026 - Current
- Directed the implementation of enterprise API solutions on Apigee, ensuring scalability, security, and alignment with business objectives.
- Established and enforced API standards, governance frameworks, and best practices to improve consistency and operational efficiency.
- Advanced to senior engineering role, owning API architecture, integration strategy, and technical delivery for large-scale transformation programs.
- Coordinated with product owners, developers, QA teams, and business units to ensure reliable, high-quality integrations.
- Took leadership responsibility throughout the software delivery lifecycle, from solution design and stakeholder engagement to deployment and post-release support.
- Resolved critical technical challenges through analysis and troubleshooting, enhancing system stability and performance.
Innovation Team
STC - Contractor
Riyadh
09.2022 - 05.2026
- Designed and developed scalable RESTful APIs, contributing to enterprise-wide digital transformation projects.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions using Apigee.
- Contributed to API lifecycle management and implementation of API governance policies.
- Managed end-to-end SDLC processes, integrating Agile sprints with traditional Waterfall models to enhance project delivery.
- Identified issues, analysed information, and provided actionable solutions to improve project outcomes.
- Participated in planning meetings, requirement analysis, documentation, testing, and delivery.
Cyber Security COOP Trainee
Salam
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Rotated across SOC, Infrastructure, Red Team, GRC, and Customer Support units to develop comprehensive understanding of IT operations.
- Gained insights into IT service management, information security policies, and incident handling to enhance security awareness.
- Supported project planning and documentation efforts within GRC initiatives, contributing to streamlined processes.
- Built foundational experience working with cross-departmental teams on shared IT goals.
Education
First Honor's Degree - Management of Information Technology
Alyamamah University
Riyadh01-2024
Second Honor's Degree -
Princess Nourah University
Riyadh01-2022
Skills
- RESTful APIs
- API management
- API governance
- API lifecycle management
- API architecture
- Scalable APIs
- Integration strategy
- Java
- JavaScript
- Technical delivery
- Scrum
- SDLC
- Project Planning
- Requirements Gathering
- Technical delivery
- System integration
- System analysis
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Team collaboration
- Stakeholder Communication
- Solution design
- System integration
- System analysis
Professional Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP) — Earned in 2026
Demonstrated expertise in project planning, stakeholder management, risk management, Agile and predictive methodologies, and successful project delivery practices. - Master of Science (M.S.) in Management Information Systems — Completed in 2024
Specialized in digital transformation, enterprise systems, IT strategy, business analysis, and technology management.
Languages
Arabic
Proficient
C2
English
Advanced
C1
Certification
- Cisco: Introduction to Packet Tracer, 2023-01-01
- Cisco: Introduction to Cybersecurity, 2023-01-01
- Protection of Data Leakage in Organizations, 2023-01-01
- Fundamentals of Ethical Hacking, 2023-01-01
- Emerging Technologies in the Business Sector, 2023-01-01
- Digital Analysis | Machine Learning Workshops, 2023-01-01
- Coursera Business Writing, 2023-01-01
- Coursera Effective Communication Capstone Project, 2023-01-01
- Coursera Effective Communication: Writing, Design, and Presentation, 2023-01-01
- STC Data Protection & Privacy, 2023-01-01
- Udacity Agile Software Developer, 2023-01-01
- Software AG Certified webMethods Integration Associate, 2023-01-01
Timeline
Integration developer
Upsource by STC
05.2026 - Current
Innovation Team
STC - Contractor
09.2022 - 05.2026
Cyber Security COOP Trainee
Salam
05.2021 - 07.2021
First Honor's Degree - Management of Information Technology
Alyamamah University
Second Honor's Degree -
Princess Nourah University