Fares Alnzlawe
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> role: Data Engineer

Building scalable data systems and modern mobile applications.

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#profile-Software Engineer

Software Engineer focused on building end-to-end data-driven applications, combining real-time data processing with user-facing mobile experiences. Experienced in developing Flutter applications and backend systems, working with SQL and NoSQL databases, and integrating scalable services. Built projects involving data pipelines and mobile interfaces, with a strong interest in designing systems that turn data into usable products.

  • role
    Software Engineer
  • based
    Saudi Arabia
  • school
    KFUPM
    Software Engineering
  • status
    open to opportunities
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  1. Aug 2024 - Jul 2025

    Graduate Development Program - Data Engineer

    Government (Confidential)
    • +Designed ETL pipelines to extract data from diverse sources to the Enterprise Data Warehouse, resulting in a 40% reduction in data retrieval time.
    • +Implemented automated Data Quality Frameworks with rule-based validation, anomaly detection, and reconciliation pipelines, reducing manual review time and data discrepancies by 25%.
    • +Automated Data Profiling and Cleansing to maintain high-quality data within the warehouse, leading to improved analytics and decision-making.
    • +Utilized Apache Airflow for workflow orchestration, and MS SQL Server for data storage and transformation.
  2. Jan 2023 - May 2023

    Part-Time Flutter Developer

    KFUPM (King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals)
    • +Enhanced course-section distribution by 10% through Flutter scheduling interface development.
    • +Integrated front-end pages with REST APIs and local CSV files reliably.
    • +Developed a complex student schedule planner UI using Flutter improving overall usability experience.
  3. Aug 2022 - Feb 2023

    Software Developer (Part-Time)

    Naseej
    • +Connected front-end interfaces with REST APIs and local CSV datasets efficiently.
    • +Followed Waterfall software development methodology ensuring consistent high-quality delivery.
    • +Improved overall software performance by 25% via targeted optimization and collaboration.
  4. Jul 2021 - Jun 2022

    Software Engineering Intern

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    • +Supported development tasks in early-stage software projects.
    • +Gained hands-on experience with software development lifecycle and team collaboration.
    • +Worked on debugging, feature implementation, and system maintenance.
    • +Participated in Agile Scrum ceremonies aligning development with project objectives effectively.
  5. HEADmain - what comes next?
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  • $cat./discord-kafka-pipeline/README.md

    Real-Time Discord Data Pipeline

    End-to-end system for streaming and storing Discord server data.

    KafkaPythonHDFSDockerDiscord API
    ## development
    • Developed a data ingestion service to collect messages from Discord text channels using the Discord API.
    • Implemented a Kafka producer to stream the collected data into a Kafka topic in real-time.
    • Designed a pipeline to handle continuous message ingestion and data structuring.
    • Stored streamed data in HDFS for scalable and durable storage.
    • Containerized the system using Docker to ensure consistent deployment and environment setup.
    ## impact
    • Built a real-time streaming pipeline simulating production-like data workflows.
    • Enabled scalable storage of large volumes of unstructured data.
    • Demonstrates practical experience with distributed systems, data pipelines, and containerization.
    git clonegithub.com/FaresFouziNZ/discordBackupBot
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-[Data Engineering]-
  • [+]Apache Kafka
  • [+]Apache Airflow
  • [+]Spark
  • [+]Hadoop HDFS
  • [+]Data pipelines
  • [+]Data warehousing
  • [+]Data architecture
  • [+]Big data systems
-[Backend Development]-
  • [+]Python
  • [+]Scala
  • [+]Java
  • [+]REST APIs
  • [+]OOP
  • [+]Linux
  • [+]Git / GitHub
-[Product & System Thinking]-
  • [+]Product Management
  • [+]System Design
  • [+]Software Architecture
  • [+]Agile Methodologies
  • [+]Business intelligence
  • [+]Data-driven decision making
-[Soft Skills]-
  • [+]Leadership
  • [+]Communication
  • [+]Problem-solving
-[Tools & DevOps]-
  • [+]Docker
  • [+]SQL (PostgreSQL, Supabase)
  • [+]NoSQL (Firebase)
-[Mobile Development]-
  • [+]Flutter
  • [+]Dart
  • [+]Firebase
  • [+]Supabase
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  • $cat./president-intellectual-electronic-sports.log
    • Led a student organization serving 3000+ members, focused on community building and student engagement.
    • Directed club strategy and coordinated cross-functional teams to deliver events and technical initiatives.
    • Acted as a Product Manager, bridging communication between Student Affairs and internal teams to align requirements and execution.
    • Supervised the development committee as a Project Manager, overseeing multiple projects including Point System, Horof Game, and Horof Questions Application.
    • Awarded Best Student Club by the university president for outstanding performance and impact.
    Celebration post on LinkedIn
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